Power Failure Alarm circuit

Description:
This is a very basic alarm designed to let you know when the electricity supply fails. The alarm is powered from a battery which uses no current consumption at all in standby, a battery should therefore last its full shelf life. In use, as long as the electric supply is healthy, relay RLY1 remains energized. Under this (standby) condition, the relay contacts are open and the buzzer will not sound. The battery drain is zero and should last its full shelf life of 2 years or more.

Should the power fail, the relay de-energizes, its contacts close and the alarm is sounded. BZ1 is the audible device and can be a loud piezo type sounder,bell or buzzer. The battery should be chosen to match the sounders operating voltage.
Although drawn with a full power supply; (transformer, bridge rectifier and smoothing capacitor) this can be substituted with a readily available DC adapter. In this case just chose a relay whose operating voltage matches the adapter.
Once power fails, there is no way to stop the sounder, this is why switch S1 is in circuit, to mute the alarm. Electronics Circuit Application

Motorcycle Alarm Circuit

Circuit Notes

Any number of normally open switches may be used. Fit the mercury switches so that they close when the steering is moved or when the bike is lifted off its side-stand or pushed forward off its centre-stand. Use micro-switches to protect removable panels and the lids of panniers etc. While at least one switch remains closed, the siren will sound. About two minutes after the switches have been opened again, the alarm will reset. How long it takes to switch off depends on the characteristics of the actual components used. But, up to a point, you can adjust the time to suit your requirements by changing the value of C1.

The circuit board and switches must be protected from the elements. Dampness or condensation will cause malfunction. Without its terminal blocks, the board is small. Ideally, you should try to find a siren with enough spare space inside to accommodate it. Fit a 1-amp in-line fuse close to the power source. This protects the wiring. Instead of using a key-switch you can use a hidden switch; or you could use the normally closed contacts of a small relay. Wire the relay coil so that it is energized while the ignition is on. Then every time you turn the ignition off, the alarm will set itself.

When it's not sounding, the circuit uses virtually no current. This should make it useful in other circumstances. For example, powered by dry batteries and with the relay and siren voltages to suit, it could be fitted inside a computer or anything else that's in danger of being picked up and carried away. The low standby current and automatic reset means that for this sort of application an external on/off switch may not be necessary. Electronics Circuit Application