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IR Based Security Alarm Circuit

IR based security alarm circuitcan detect any movement and trigger the alarm. This circuit is very useful in homes, banks, shops, restricted areas where
an alert alarm is needed on any movement. This circuit is based on IR sensor where an IR beam is continuously falling on a photodiode, and whenever
this Infrared beam breaks, by any kind of movement, alarm is triggered.
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IR sensor consist an IR LED and photodiode, in which IR LED emits IR radiation and photodiode detects the radiation. Photodiode conducts current in
reverse direction, whenever light falls on it, and voltage across it changes, this voltage change is sensed by voltage comparator (like LM358
(http://circuitdigest.com/lm358-circuits)) and generates output accordingly. [Also check: IR SensorCircuit (http://circuitdigest.com/electronic-circuits/ir-
sensor-circuit-diagram)]

In this IR based security alarm circuit, we have placed IR LED in front of photodiode, so that IR light can directly falls on photodiode. Whenever someone
moves through this beam, IR rays stops falling on photodiode and Buzzer start beeping. Buzzer automatically stops after some time, as buzzer is
connected to 555 timer in monostable mode (http://circuitdigest.com/electronic-circuits/555-timer-monostable-circuit-diagram).

This kind of Alarm can also be build Laser light, (like Laser Security Alarm Circuit (http://circuitdigest.com/electronic-circuits/laser-security-alarm-circuit-
diagram)) but the benet of using IR sensor is that IR light in invisible while Laser is visible. Although both are useful and have different scope.

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IR pair (IR LED and Photodiode)
555 timer IC
IC LM358
Resistor 100, 10k, 100k, 330, 220 ohm
Capacitor 10uF
Variable resistor 10k
Buzzer

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We have used op-amp LM358 in this circuit, LM358 has two voltage comparators inside it, and we have used one comparator here. Non-inverting end
(PIN3) of voltage comparator is connected to the Photodiode and inverting end (PIN 2) of voltage comparator is connected to a variable resistor of 10k.
Output of the voltage comparator (PIN1) is fed to the Trigger pin of 555 timer. 555 Timer is congured in monostable mode here.

While the IR radiation is falling on Photodiode, the voltage at the non-inverting end (+) of voltage comparator is higher than the inverting end (-) and the
output of the comparator is HIGH. And as the comparator output is connected to the trigger PIN of the 555 timer, so the when the Trigger pin 2 is high,
the 555 output is low. So during the period when the IR rays falls on Photodiode, the 555 timer output remains LOW. To understand the working of IR
sensor with comparator LM358 go through this article: IR Sensor Module Circuit (http://circuitdigest.com/electronic-circuits/ir-sensor-circuit-diagram)

Now when there is some movement, the falling of IR rays on Photodiode gets interrupted and the voltage at inverting end (Threshold voltage) of voltage
comparator becomes higher than non-inverting end, for some moment. This makes the output of comparator LOW and also makes the Trigger PIN 2 of
555 timer LOW. This will trigger the 555 timer, and 555 timers OUTPUT goes HIGH and Buzzer beeps for short duration. Duration of the beep can be
increased by changing the value of resistor R1 or capacitor C1 (RC network in monostable mode of 555 timer IC). Note that 555 IC
(http://circuitdigest.com/555-timer-circuits) gets triggered when Trigger PIN 2 gets LOW.

Notes:

Normally the range of IR LED is 2 meter, but it can be increased by using Lens.
AC alarm can be used in place of Buzzer, by using Relay.
IR LED and Photodiode must be properly aligned so that IR rays can directly falls on photodiode.
The sensitivity of the sensor can be changed by variable resistor RV1.

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QAMAR SHAIKH
GR8
Nov 25, 2015

reply (/comment/reply/213/1366)
KILTON ROY
sir uin rv u have used pot or not i see there is a one pot there if yes plese say
Feb 26, 2016

reply (/comment/reply/213/1385)
Abhishek (/users/abhishek)
RV stands for Variable Resistor, and also called POT (potentiometer), so yes RV is POT.
Feb 27, 2016
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walia farzana

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sir can we use 9 volt battery instead of 5v
Mar 08, 2016

reply (/comment/reply/213/1654)
Jayant (/users/jayant)
Of course, you can use 9v battery.
Mar 12, 2016
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Jani Sid
Nice guys.. Awsm project... keep it up.... congo
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reply (/comment/reply/213/1940)
Alex
I am working on this project with a friend and we cannot get it to work properly. We believe the photo diode isn't picking up the IR signal. Any
feed back as soon as possible would b greatly appreciated.
Mar 29, 2016

reply (/comment/reply/213/1961)
Jayant (/users/jayant)
Its a very simple circuit and should work without any issue. Try to adjust Variable Resistor or replace the component which you believe to
be faulty.
(/users/jayant) Mar 29, 2016

reply (/comment/reply/213/4241)
lakshmi
sir we r did this project but it nt working properly...wen we connect the buzer it get sound...so wat changes should to...pls tel
Jul 22, 2016

reply (/comment/reply/213/1968)
Alex
Now we got the circuit to properly to work with a LED in place of the buzzer. However, when the buzzer is in the normal place and movement
moves across the photo diode; the buzzer turns on and stays on. Any ideas?
Mar 30, 2016

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ruchitruchit sa...
plz.. give me circuit with high decimal speaker
Apr 07, 2016

reply (/comment/reply/213/2790)
OverpoweredAlphabet
This is very badly designed and i do not like it ONE BIT
May 09, 2016

reply (/comment/reply/213/3336)
kim
Can i use LDR in replacement to photo diode??
Im not sure but the ckt i assembled was consistently buzzing only.
Jun 07, 2016

reply (/comment/reply/213/4925)
Maddy (/users/maddy)
No, you have to use Photo Diode to detect the IR radiation.
Aug 20, 2016
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reply (/comment/reply/213/5140)
lenin
Sir when i connect this circuit i am not getting result...the buzzer is countineously in on state....could u please help meeee
Aug 28, 2016

reply (/comment/reply/213/5370)
Akash
Maker's of the circuit please help us in nding a way about it.... buzzer is buzzing continuously...instead we placed a LED..same result.... Yours
help will be remember forever...

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reply (/comment/reply/213/6075)
Maddy (/users/maddy)
@lenin @Akash Try adjusting the variable resistor RV1. Circuit is quite simple, just follow it, this will work for sure. Also check connections
with LM358 IC.
(/users/maddy) Sep 21, 2016

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Shares Deepankar
The circuit is very simple , easily done ...thanks admin keep posting more..

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Sep 12, 2016

reply (/comment/reply/213/6653)
Abhishek (/users/abhishek)
Thanks Deepankar !
Oct 06, 2016
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reply (/comment/reply/213/7470)
harikrishnan
I did it and didn't work
Oct 25, 2016

reply (/comment/reply/213/7944)
bhavana michael
nice and very easy project!!thank u jayanth
Nov 06, 2016

reply (/comment/reply/213/8070)
sudara
Sir can i use tsop 1836 reciver. And how many distance work it? Plz reply me. Im from sri lanka
Nov 09, 2016

reply (/comment/reply/213/8806)
Abhishek (/users/abhishek)
Check this circuit for TSOP receiver with IR led:IR Transmitter and Receiver (http://circuitdigest.com/electronic-circuits/ir-transmitter-and-
receiver-circuit)
(/users/abhishek) Dec 02, 2016

reply (/comment/reply/213/8127)
Jasper
What does the variable resistor do in this circuit? i have tried to gure this out many times but I can't gure out the purpose. please help
Nov 11, 2016

reply (/comment/reply/213/8690)
chiranjeevi
thank you. its working for me. I want t extend this project. Instead of using a buzzer, I want this circuit to send a sms alert. So how can I
proceed.
Nov 29, 2016

reply (/comment/reply/213/8805)
Abhishek (/users/abhishek)
Check this one :PIR Sensor and GSM Based Security System (http://circuitdigest.com/microcontroller-projects/pir-sensor-and-gsm-
based-security-system)
(/users/abhishek) Dec 02, 2016

reply (/comment/reply/213/9146)
Champ
Did u use 5 volt or 9 volt battery
Dec 14, 2016

reply (/comment/reply/213/11661)
Navya
sir, can I use IC 741 instead of of LM
358...????
Mar 06, 2017

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reply (/comment/reply/213/11689)
Swathi
At what distance between LED & photo diode the alarm is triggered
Mar 07, 2017

reply (/comment/reply/213/13554)
Akshay Prajapati
555 timer ic is heating. So and not working circuit so you can Gide me?
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Apr 16, 2017

reply (/comment/reply/213/13931)
6 anshuman
circuit diagram is wrong thts why who made this project according to this ckt diagram will not work
Apr 27, 2017

reply (/comment/reply/213/14253)
Ishaan
If I want to buy this exact kit does any know where I can do this from?
Thanks.
May 07, 2017

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