Adjustable Timer Circuit using 555

Simple Adjustable Timer Circuit using 555 timer IC constructed to give alert sound for variable time limits, this circuit constructed as a monostable multivibrator and gives only one pulse for the time limit. This circuit has two timing elements VR1 and C1, here we can change the time duration of output pulse with the help of VR1 Resistor.

This Adjustable timer circuit using 555 has buzzer as an output element and starts to produce a buzzer beep sound when the output goes low. Check the Variable Resistor value and calculate the time period before putting this circuit into application. Monostable Multivibrator Calculator.

Quick Note of 555 Monostable Multivibrator

The 555 timer, a versatile integrated circuit, can be configured as a monostable multivibrator, a single shot pulse generator. In this mode, it generates an output pulse in response to the trigger input. When the trigger pulse is applied to the trigger (pin 2) that falls negative(1/3 VCC), the flip-flop of the 555 timer is set, causing the output (pin 3) to go high. The values ​​of the external resistor and capacitor connected are determined as the timing components, the voltage at pin 6 increases until it reaches a threshold level (2/3 VCC), at which time the flip-flop is reset, and the output is low. Time which it takes and reaches this limit is determined by time constants (R – resistance and C – capacitance). Therefore, you can manipulate these external factors to control the stretching of Pulse duration. The monostable mode of the 555 timer finds use in various timing and pulse generation circuits.

Circuit Diagram

Components Required

1. IC 555
2. 9V Buzzer
3. Variable Resistor 1MΩ
4. Resistors 10KΩ, 10Ω/1W each one
5. Capacitor 1000μF/16V
6. Push button switch
7. 9V battery

Construction & Working

To construct the timer IC 555 circuit as a monostable multivibrator, the trigger pin should be connected to the ground supply through the push button switch. When the push button switch pressed the trigger pin gets negative supply and triggers the timer IC 555 operation. Timer components VR1 and C1 are connected across the power supply and discharge pin 7, threshold pin 6 are combined and connected to the timer elements. The output is connected to the 9V buzzer element through a 10Ω Resistor. Pin 8, 4 connected with 9V battery positive, pin 1 connected with 9V battery negative supply.

By varying the VR1 value we can adjust the output time limit, Calculate the output time limit before implementing the circuit on the field.

T = 1.1*R*C

T – Time period

R – VR1 value

C – C1 value

Test the time limit and VR1 value and make a label or mark on the circuit to select multiple time duration alert.