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    This document describes the construction of an automatic night lamp that turns on when it gets dark. It uses a light dependent resistor (LDR) and triac to sense darkness and switch on a 100W lamp. The circuit is inexpensive to build and can automatically turn lights on in the evening without needing someone to manually switch them on. It works by having the triac trigger and conduct when the LDR resistance increases at night, allowing current to flow through the lamp. This circuit demonstrates how an LDR and triac can be used for automatic light control based on darkness levels.

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    This document describes the construction of an automatic night lamp that turns on when it gets dark. It uses a light dependent resistor (LDR) and triac to sense darkness and switch on a 100W lamp. The circuit is inexpensive to build and can automatically turn lights on in the evening without needing someone to manually switch them on. It works by having the triac trigger and conduct when the LDR resistance increases at night, allowing current to flow through the lamp. This circuit demonstrates how an LDR and triac can be used for automatic light control based on darkness levels.

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    This document describes the construction of an automatic night lamp that turns on when it gets dark. It uses a light dependent resistor (LDR) and triac to sense darkness and switch on a 100W lamp. The circuit is inexpensive to build and can automatically turn lights on in the evening without needing someone to manually switch them on. It works by having the triac trigger and conduct when the LDR resistance increases at night, allowing current to flow through the lamp. This circuit demonstrates how an LDR and triac can be used for automatic light control based on darkness levels.

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    Automatic Night Lamp

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    Ichwant Bana
    This document describes the construction of an automatic night lamp that turns on when it gets dark. It uses a light dependent resistor (LDR) and triac to sense darkness and switch on a 100W lamp. The circuit is inexpensive to build and can automatically turn lights on in the evening without needing someone to manually switch them on. It works by having the triac trigger and conduct when the LDR resistance increases at night, allowing current to flow through the lamp. This circuit demonstrates how an LDR and triac can be used for automatic light control based on darkness levels.

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    CONSTRUCTION OF AN AUTOMATIC NIGHT LAMP AIM

    To construct a night lamp which switches on automatically when darkness comes in the evening. MATERIALS REQUIRED

    Resistance [2] i150K,1W] and [47K, 1/2W] Rheostat [1K Preset] Triac [400V, 1A] Diac LDR Lamp [100W] PCB

    INTRODUCTION

    It is very convenient to light a lamp in our absence in the evening when it gets dark. This circuit can be used to light the staircase light, porch light etc. using domestic ac supply. It is very inexpensive construction and we dont have to employ or depend anybody to put on the light when we are out of station. THEORY

    An LDR and a triac together plays the role of automation of this circuit. Triod AC Switch [Triac] is a power switching device as in the circuit as in the SCR. The triac conducts current in both directions while the SCR allows current only in one direction. It has anode, cathode and gate at its terminals. It behaves as an open switch as long as the cathode anode voltage is less than the breakover voltage of the device. It behaves like a closed switch as the cathode anode voltage exceeds the breakover voltage by giving a trigger pulse at the gate terminal. After that it continues to behave like a closed switch even after the removal of trigger pulse. It goes back to the open state, only when anode cathode voltage goes to zero or become negative. The resistance of LDR is low during daytime and high during night time. Ie, the required trigger pulse is developed across it when it becomes dark and it is applied across the gate cathode terminals and triac is triggered.

    EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE

    Connections are made as shown in the diagram. The circuit mes active only when the LDR is exposed to darkness. When the circuit is closed by closing switch, S. AC voltage rises from zero to a peak value of about 330 volts [230xsq. Root of 2] during all positive half cycles cathode anode of the triac. The same voltage after division by the potential divider formed by resistance and LDR appears at the gate. Since the triac has a breakover voltage less than the peak value of the AC input, the triac will remain open as long as the gate voltage is inadequate to trigger it to the ON state. This is what exactly happens during the daytime when the LDR resistance is extremely low. As it becomes dark, the LDR resistance increases and at a certain darkness level, the voltage across it that appears at the gate is sufficient to trigger the triac. Now, the triac get closed and the bulb lights up. The bulb again comes to the OFF state only if the LDR is exposed to day light or switch, S is switched off. CONCLUSION

    The sensitivity of LDR to light is studied

    The property of triac to get triggered and becomes conducting as and when desired is understood. PRECAUTIONS

    Do not touch the exposed parts of the circuit since the circuit is handling the domestic AC supply. It is better to keep the circuit switched off when it is not in use. REFERENCE

    Thomas E V., A Manual of Practical physics, Tess Publisher, Thiruvalla. Maini A K., Electronic Projects for Beginners, Pustak Mahal, NewDelhi. Albert Paul Malvino, Electronic Principles, Tata Mcgraw Hills

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