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Created Date: November 30,2009
Created By: captaincutback
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I programed, wired and checked out this simple C0-00AR-D blinker circuit. The ClickPLC C0-00AR-D has 120VAC inputs and relay outputs. The relay ouputs can handle various AC and DC voltages. I chose 24 VAC output because I already had the relays and transformer in my garage. Here is the link: http://home.roadrunner.com/~captaincutback/kestrel/electronics.html#clock_1 You can also get there by typing: kestrelelectric.com in your address bar. Then scroll down to "Interesting Circuits " in the middle of the page. Click on the "ClickPLC Blinker Circuit " hypertext.
Created Date: December 06,2009
Created by: DetroitSound
Sliding off the topic a bit...
That seems like an awful lot of trouble to go through for a simple blinker. Couldn't you use a recycle timer?
I looked at your other circuits too...that is an interesting way to build a Hartley oscillator, most that I 've seen have the feedback loop base-emitter rather than base-collector.
I did want to comment about your winch control - I could see someone easily (if accidentally) pressing both buttons at the same time. However, there are easily available 12 volt SPDT high current relays (designed for automotive use) and by use of the NC contacts you can effectively lock out one circuit when the other is on.
These are available from All Electronics for only $2.40 each, although it is a very common auto part and you can find them almost anywhere.
http://www.allelectronics.com/mas_assets/image_cache/height.500_watermark_gravity.SouthEast_watermark_percent.0.3_width.500_modified.1259832996.3409.RLY-351.jpg
Among others, All Electronics also has a socket designed for two of these relays, and it's already wired with 14ga. wire for the contacts and 16ga for the coil.
http://www.allelectronics.com/mas_assets/image_cache/height.500_watermark_gravity.SouthEast_watermark_percent.0.3_width.500_modified.1259833001.3898.SRLY-4.jpg
Just a suggestion...I have used these in a number of non-automotive applications, as long as your voltage / current is compatible they work great.
http://www.allelectronics.com
Created Date: December 07,2009
Created by: captaincutback
Recycle timer
The blinker was my first Click PLC project. Just wanted to make sure that I could make it work.
Recycle timer... Learned a new term.
I think I'll swing by All Electronics the next time I'm in Van Nuys. I was wondering if they were still in business. The last time I was there was about 15 years ago.
Created Date: January 10,2010
Created by: DetroitSound
The blinker was my first Click PLC project. Just wanted to make sure that I could make it work.
Recycle timer... Learned a new term.
I think I'll swing by All Electronics the next time I'm in Van Nuys. I was wondering if they were still in business. The last time I was there was about 15 years ago.
I live in Michigan, and not long ago I made a trip to California. I made it a point to go to All Electronics - that place is great, and they have a lot more in the store that you won't find on the web or in the catalog. Yes they are in business!
Created Date: November 30,2009
Created by: captaincutback
I programed, wired and checked out this simple C0-00AR-D blinker circuit.
The ClickPLC C0-00AR-D has 120VAC inputs and relay outputs. The relay ouputs can handle various AC and DC voltages. I chose 24 VAC output because I already had the relays and transformer in my garage.
Here is the link:
http://home.roadrunner.com/~captaincutback/kestrel/electronics.html#clock_1
You can also get there by typing:
kestrelelectric.com
in your address bar. Then scroll down to "Interesting Circuits " in the middle of the page. Click on the "ClickPLC Blinker Circuit " hypertext.