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    This circuit uses a 555 timer and TRIAC to provide a 15 second delayed switch-off for a bedroom lamp. When the switch is turned off, the 555 timer generates a 15 second pulse that keeps the TRIAC activated and the lamp on. After 15 seconds the TRIAC is deactivated and the lamp turns off, giving the user time to get into bed. The circuit operates directly from mains power without a transformer, keeping it simple and with negligible current draw. The delay time can be varied by changing resistor and capacitor values.

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    This circuit uses a 555 timer and TRIAC to provide a 15 second delayed switch-off for a bedroom lamp. When the switch is turned off, the 555 timer generates a 15 second pulse that keeps the TRIAC activated and the lamp on. After 15 seconds the TRIAC is deactivated and the lamp turns off, giving the user time to get into bed. The circuit operates directly from mains power without a transformer, keeping it simple and with negligible current draw. The delay time can be varied by changing resistor and capacitor values.

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    This circuit uses a 555 timer and TRIAC to provide a 15 second delayed switch-off for a bedroom lamp. When the switch is turned off, the 555 timer generates a 15 second pulse that keeps the TRIAC activated and the lamp on. After 15 seconds the TRIAC is deactivated and the lamp turns off, giving the user time to get into bed. The circuit operates directly from mains power without a transformer, keeping it simple and with negligible current draw. The delay time can be varied by changing resistor and capacitor values.

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    Courtesy Light

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    This circuit uses a 555 timer and TRIAC to provide a 15 second delayed switch-off for a bedroom lamp. When the switch is turned off, the 555 timer generates a 15 second pulse that keeps the TRIAC activated and the lamp on. After 15 seconds the TRIAC is deactivated and the lamp turns off, giving the user time to get into bed. The circuit operates directly from mains power without a transformer, keeping it simple and with negligible current draw. The delay time can be varied by changing resistor and capacitor values.

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    Courtesy Light

    15 seconds delayed switch-off


    A good idea for bedroom lamps

    Circuit diagram:

    Parts:
    R1____________470R 1/2W Resistor
    R2____________100K 1/4W Resistor
    R3______________1M5 1/4W Resistor
    R4______________1K 1/4W Resistor

    C1____________330nF 400V Polyester Capacitor


    C2____________100µF 25V Electrolytic Capacitor
    C3,C5__________10nF 63V Polyester or Ceramic Capacitors
    C4_____________10µF 25V Electrolytic Capacitor

    D1,D2________1N4007 1000V 1A Diodes


    D3_________BZX79C10 10V 500mW Zener Diode
    D4__________TIC206M 600V 4A TRIAC

    Q1____________BC557 45V 100mA PNP Transistor

    IC1____________7555 or TS555CN CMos Timer IC

    SW1____________SPST Mains suited Switch

    Device purpose:

    This circuit is intended to let the user turn off a lamp by means of a switch placed far
    from bed, allowing him enough time to lie down before the lamp really switches off.
    Obviously, users will be able to find different applications for this circuit in order to suit
    their needs.

    Circuit operation:

    Due to the low current drawing, the circuit can be supplied from 230Vac mains without a
    transformer. Supply voltage is reduced to 10Vdc by means of C1 reactance, a two diode
    rectifier cell D1 & D2 and Zener diode D3. IC1 is a CMos 555 timer wired as a
    monostable, providing 15 seconds on-time set by R3 & C4. When SW1 is closed, IC1
    output (pin 3) is permanently on, driving Triac D4 which in turn feeds the lamp. Opening
    SW1 operates the monostable and, after 15 seconds, pin 3 of IC1 goes low switching off
    the lamp.

    Notes:

    • The circuit is wired permanently to the mains supply but current drain is
    negligible.
    • Due to transformerless design there is no heat generation.
    • The delay time can be varied changing R3 and/or C4 values.
    • Taking C4 = 10µF, R3 increases timing with about 100K per second ratio. I.e. R3
    = 1M Time = 10 seconds, R3 = 1M8 Time = 18 seconds.
    • Low Gate-current Triacs are recommended.
    • Use a well insulated mains-type switch for SW1.
    • Warning! The circuit is connected to 230Vac mains, then some parts in the circuit
    board are subjected to lethal potential!. Avoid touching the circuit when plugged
    and enclose it in a plastic box.

    This circuit was awarded with publication in ELECTRONICS WORLD "Circuit


    Ideas", April 2001 issue, page 299.

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