Anemometer Circuit

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cessna7

Joined Jun 20, 2011
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I have designed an Anemometer circuit using a reed switch (pulsed DC) anemometer which will hopefully activate a relay linked to a LM2907.
Could anyone give me any advice on how to fine tune this circuit?
 

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pilko

Joined Dec 8, 2008
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I assume the reed switch is pulsed by a rotating vane and the relay operates based on frequency set-point.
Your diagram indicates that frequency is inversely proportional to R and C, therefore adjust one or the other.

pilko
 

Jaguarjoe

Joined Apr 7, 2010
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The relay will never, ever energize.
How much current is going to flow through the output transistor with a 10k resistor in the emitter leg?
Assuming your relay draws less current than that transistor is rated for, just ground the emitter.
You also need a commutating diode across the relay coil. Inadvertantly that 10k resistor Homered by protecting the 2907 from buying the farm because it wouldn't allow the relay to energize.
 
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