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    Proj Dew Sen

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    This circuit uses an inexpensive dew sensor to automatically switch off electronic devices when humidity exceeds a threshold. The sensor's resistance increases rapidly above 70% humidity. This causes the output of an op-amp comparator to switch high, energizing an opto-coupler. The opto-coupler can then interface with the electronic device to trigger its shutdown. The circuit obtains power from a simple low-voltage low-current supply using diodes and resistors, avoiding the need for a bulky transformer.

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    Proj Dew Sen

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    This circuit uses an inexpensive dew sensor to automatically switch off electronic devices when humidity exceeds a threshold. The sensor's resistance increases rapidly above 70% humidity. This causes the output of an op-amp comparator to switch high, energizing an opto-coupler. The opto-coupler can then interface with the electronic device to trigger its shutdown. The circuit obtains power from a simple low-voltage low-current supply using diodes and resistors, avoiding the need for a bulky transformer.

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    This circuit uses an inexpensive dew sensor to automatically switch off electronic devices when humidity exceeds a threshold. The sensor's resistance increases rapidly above 70% humidity. This causes the output of an op-amp comparator to switch high, energizing an opto-coupler. The opto-coupler can then interface with the electronic device to trigger its shutdown. The circuit obtains power from a simple low-voltage low-current supply using diodes and resistors, avoiding the need for a bulky transformer.

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    Proj Dew Sen

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    This circuit uses an inexpensive dew sensor to automatically switch off electronic devices when humidity exceeds a threshold. The sensor's resistance increases rapidly above 70% humidity. This causes the output of an op-amp comparator to switch high, energizing an opto-coupler. The opto-coupler can then interface with the electronic device to trigger its shutdown. The circuit obtains power from a simple low-voltage low-current supply using diodes and resistors, avoiding the need for a bulky transformer.

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    Tiny Dew Sensor

    Dew (condensed moisture) adversely affects the normal performance of sensitive electronic devices. A low-cost circuit
    described here can be used to switch off any gadget automatically in case of excessive humidity. At the heart of the
    circuit is an inexpensive (resistor type) dew sensor element. Although dew sensor elements are widely used in video
    cassette players and recorders, these may not be easily available in local market. owever, the same can be procured
    from authorised service centres of reputed companies. !he author used the dew sensor for "#$A% &'( model $o. &.%.(.
    )***A ((art $o+ ,-*--*--*., reference no. )),) in his prototype. %n practice, it is observed that all dew sensors
    available for video application possess the same electrical characteristics irrespective of their physical shape/si0e, and
    hence are interchangeable and can be used in this pro1ect. !he circuit is basically a switching type circuit made with the
    help of a popular dual op-amp %' 23)4-$ which is configured here as a comparator. ($ote that only one half of the %'
    is used here.) #nder normal conditions, resistance of the dew sensor is low (5 kilo-ohm or so) and thus the voltage at its
    non-inverting terminal (pin )) is low compared to that at its inverting input (pin 6) terminal. !he corresponding output
    of the comparator (at pin 5) is accordingly low and thus nothing happens in the circuit. 7hen humidity exceeds -* per
    cent, the sensor resistance increases rapidly. As a result, the non-inverting pin becomes more positive than the inverting
    pin. !his pushes up the output of %'5 to a high level. As a conse8uence, the 29D inside the opto-coupler is energised.
    At the same time 29D5 provides a visual indication. !he opto-coupler can be suitably interfaced to any electronic
    device for switching purpose. 'ircuit comprising diode D6, resistors :4 and :, and capacitor '5 forms a low-voltage,
    low-current power supply unit. !his simple arrangement obviates the re8uirement for a bulky and expensive step-down
    transformer.

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