Thursday, January 14, 2010

Infra-red Level Detector

Useful for liquids level detection and proximity devices
Up to 50 cm. range, optional relay operation

  • R1 10K 1/4W Resistor
  • R2,R5,R6,R9 1K 1/4W Resistors
  • R3 33R 1/4W Resistor
  • R4,R8 1M 1/4W Resistors
  • R7 10K Trimmer Cermet
  • R10 22K 1/4W Resistor
  • C1,C4 1µF 63V Electrolytic or Polyester Capacitors
  • C2 47pF 63V Ceramic Capacitor
  • C3,C5,C6 100µF 25V Electrolytic Capacitors
  • D1 Infra-red LED
  • D2 Infra-red Photo Diode (see Notes)
  • D3,D4 1N4148 75V 150mA Diode
  • D5 LED (Any color and size)
  • D6,D7 1N4002 100V 1A Diodes
  • Q1 BC327 45V 800mA PNP Transistor
  • IC1 555 Timer IC
  • IC2 LM358 Low Power Dual Op-amp
  • IC3 7812 12V 1A Positive voltage regulator IC
  • RL1 Relay with SPDT 2A @ 220V switch
  • Coil Voltage 12V. Coil resistance 200-300 Ohm
  • J1 Two ways output socket

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