I know that there have been previous threads posted on this before, but I still feel a little confused....
I would like to use a momentary push button switch to power on and off my LM3875 and realize that I am going to need a bistable relay in order to provide continuous power to the circuit.
I live in the USA so I do know that I need a 120 VAC relay, I am just confused on what size is required. 10 amps, 20 amps? Any suggestions and suppliers with links would be greatly appriciated.
Logan
I would like to use a momentary push button switch to power on and off my LM3875 and realize that I am going to need a bistable relay in order to provide continuous power to the circuit.
I live in the USA so I do know that I need a 120 VAC relay, I am just confused on what size is required. 10 amps, 20 amps? Any suggestions and suppliers with links would be greatly appriciated.
Logan
I used a small 12v power supply which I constantly power. I built a flip flop using a timer which fires a SSR powering the transformer. I delay the outputs using a timer circuit I purchased .
They don't seem to have the supply I purchased, but something cheap like this would be fine:
http://www.mpja.com/productview.asp?product=16470+PS
I used this SSR mounted to the heatsink that my diodes are attached to:
http://www.herbach.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=HAR&Product_Code=TM01RLY4459
I jused this relay for my speaker output:
http://www.herbach.com/Merchant2/me...de=HAR&Product_Code=RLY-003&Category_Code=RLY
I threw it on an octal socket I found somewhere
I used this for a timer:
http://timerswitch.hobbytron.com/R-UT-5.html
Flip flops are easy:
http://www.chemistry.oregonstate.edu/courses/ch595-6/ch596/Experiment 4.pdf#search="flip flop 555"
http://www.cpemma.co.uk/flipflop.html
I know it's not very elegant, but I'm a controls engineer and I'm used to more "industrial" things.
Anyway, you probably won't need the big SSR. I built an Elliot P101 using a 1.2kva toroid and a bunch of computer grade caps. Hope I could help and good luck!
They don't seem to have the supply I purchased, but something cheap like this would be fine:
http://www.mpja.com/productview.asp?product=16470+PS
I used this SSR mounted to the heatsink that my diodes are attached to:
http://www.herbach.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=HAR&Product_Code=TM01RLY4459
I jused this relay for my speaker output:
http://www.herbach.com/Merchant2/me...de=HAR&Product_Code=RLY-003&Category_Code=RLY
I threw it on an octal socket I found somewhere
I used this for a timer:
http://timerswitch.hobbytron.com/R-UT-5.html
Flip flops are easy:
http://www.chemistry.oregonstate.edu/courses/ch595-6/ch596/Experiment 4.pdf#search="flip flop 555"
http://www.cpemma.co.uk/flipflop.html
I know it's not very elegant, but I'm a controls engineer and I'm used to more "industrial" things.
Anyway, you probably won't need the big SSR. I built an Elliot P101 using a 1.2kva toroid and a bunch of computer grade caps. Hope I could help and good luck!
I wanted the exact same thing as you because there are no good looking 240V switches. Here is what I made:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=81643
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=81643
I was hoping not to build one as I dont have the capabilities (or the time really) to build one and etch a PCB for all this. A little over my head so to speak as well (I am a mechanical engineer, dont blame me).
Is there something similar that I can order or get someone who builds these relays?
Thanks
Logan
Is there something similar that I can order or get someone who builds these relays?
Thanks
Logan
If you have a tap somewhere around 12v, you could do away with the extra power supply. If you're looking for some decently priced toroids around that voltage, check this out: http://www.herbach.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=HAR&Product_Code=TM00XFR4409
If you just want a cheap and dirty (but very simple) solution: http://www.herbach.com/Merchant2/me...AR&Product_Code=TM94RLY2590&Category_Code=RLY
If you just want a cheap and dirty (but very simple) solution: http://www.herbach.com/Merchant2/me...AR&Product_Code=TM94RLY2590&Category_Code=RLY
Bushroot,
Thanks for the second link, I think that is what is needed. Let me review:
120VAC in going to a 3 amp slow blow fuse that in turn goes into my Bulgin swith (very nice looking) and then on to the relay that you posted the link to and on to the transformer.
Now for how to wire up the relay. I had a look at the datasheet (http://relays.tycoelectronics.com/datasheets/S8990_DS.pdf ) and need to know what terminals are the input and which ones connect to the transformer.
Logan
Thanks for the second link, I think that is what is needed. Let me review:
120VAC in going to a 3 amp slow blow fuse that in turn goes into my Bulgin swith (very nice looking) and then on to the relay that you posted the link to and on to the transformer.
Now for how to wire up the relay. I had a look at the datasheet (http://relays.tycoelectronics.com/datasheets/S8990_DS.pdf ) and need to know what terminals are the input and which ones connect to the transformer.
Logan
I E-mailed you. This way, I can send you a better resolution schematic before we discuss it further. The jist of it is that you apply 120vac to the coil through your pushbutton. The actuator moves a cam which toggles the micro switch either on or off. Your connection to the transformer would be to apply 120vac to the COM contact on the switch. Look at the switch to see where your NO contact is. Attach a wire between the NO contact and the primary side of your transformer. Attach a neutral line to the other wire coming out of your transformer primary.
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