CONTROLLING HOME APPLIANCES

USING REMOTE CONTROLLER

A minor project synopsis for B.Tech (Electronics and Communications)

Submitted by: Under Guidance Of:

Husain Mohammed (BT/EC/1303/003) Mr. Avinash Kumar Singh
Ashwani Attri (BT/EC/1303/010) Asst. Prof. (ECE)
Salman Ahmed (BT/EC/1303/007)
Amit Yadav (BT/EC/1303/012)

ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT

NOIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

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 Index:
1. Introduction (3-5)
1.1: Aim
1.2: How
1.3: Source
1.4: Components (4)
1.4.1: 555 TIMER IC
1.4.2: RELAY
1.4.3 PHOTOMODULE ASOP 1838

1.5 Theory
2. Working (5)
2.1: Block Diagram
3. Model Description (6)
4. Circuit Operation (7)
4.1: Actual Circuit figure.
5. Conclusion (8)
5.1 Advantages
5.2 Disadvantages
5.3 Future Scope
5.4 Improvements

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 List of Figures:

1. Block Diagram of circuit 6

2. Transmitter using 555IC 7
3. Actual Circuit as constructed by group members using IR sensor 8

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 CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

1.1: Aim: To design a circuit that can be used to control home or industrial
appliances using help of remote.

1.2: How: Constructing a circuit consisting of an Infrared (IR) sensor which can
receive incoming infrared signal.

1.3: Source:
Microsoft Student
Texas Instruments
Google.com
1.4: Theory: Remote control for home appliances is an absolute necessity in our
fast-paced life. As a result, much important has been given to this aspect and a range
of remote controls are prevalent today. One of the most common is that which makes
use of IR radiations at particular frequencies.

1.5: Components:
Step Down Transformer
5 V regulator
2 Changeover Relay
Timer IC555
IR receiver module TSPO1838

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555 TIMER IC:

The 555 Timer IC is an integrated circuit (chip) used in a variety of timer, pulse
generation and oscillator applications. The 555 has three operating modes:
o Monostable mode: in this mode, the 555 functions as a one-shot. Applications
include timers, missing pulse detection, bounce-free switches, touch switches,
frequency divider, capacitance measurement, pulse-width modulation (PWM)
etc
o Astable free running mode: the 555 can operate as an oscillator. Uses
include LED and lamp flashers, pulse generation, logic clocks, tone generation,
security alarms, pulse position modulation, etc.
o Bistable mode or Schmitt trigger: the 555 can operate as a flip-flop, if the DIS
pin is not connected and no capacitor is used. Uses include bounce-free latched
switches, etc.

RELAY ( 5V DC):

Relays are components which allow a low-power circuit to switch a relatively high
current on and off, or to control signals that must be electrically isolated from the
controlling circuit itself.

PHOTOMODULE (TSOP1838):

The TSOP18XX series are miniaturized receivers for infrared remote control
systems. PIN diode and preamplifier are assembled on lead frame, the epoxy-
package is designed as IR filter. The demodulated output signal can directly be
decoded by a microprocessor. TSOP18XX is the standard IR remote control
receiver series, supporting all major transmission codes.

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 CHAPTER 2
WORKING

Home appliance is controlled either by pressing any key on the remote or by

manually pressing switch S1 to on state.
The circuit works on regulated 5V which is derived from X1 and regulated
by IC1.
The TV/DVD remote controller produces 38kHz frequency

Our product is a Remote Operated Home Appliance or Remote controlled Home

appliance. The circuit is connected to any of the home appliances (lamp, fan, radio,
etc) to make the appliance turn on/off from a TV, VCD, VCR, Air Conditioner or
DVD remote control. The circuit can be activated from up to 10 meters. It is very
easy to build and can be assembled on a general-purpose PCB.

The circuit essentially consists of a transmitter consisting of a 555 IC, the receiver
consisting of an IR module, CD4017 IC, LEDs to indicate the reception of the IR
radiations, otherwise indicating the ON/OFF state, relay and other components.

Fig 1-BLOCK DIAGRAM OF PARTS INVOLVED

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 CHAPTER 3
MODEL DESCRIPTION
Connect this circuit to any of your home appliances (lamp, fan, radio, etc) to make
the appliance turn on/off from a TV, VCD or DVD remote control. The circuit can
be activated from up to 10 meters. The 38 kHz infrared (IR) rays generated by the
remote control are received by IR receiver module TSOP1738 of the circuit. Pin 1
of TSOP1838 is connected to ground, pin 2 is connected to the power supply through
resistor R5 and the output is taken from pin 3. The output signal is amplified by
transistor T1 . The amplified signal is fed to clock pin 14 of decade counter IC
CD4017 (IC1). Pin 8 of IC1 is grounded, pin 16 is connected to Vcc and pin 3 is
connected to LED1 (red), which glows to indicate that the appliance is off.

Fig 2 TRANSMITTER USING 555 IC

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 CHAPTER 4
CIRCUIT OPERATION
The 38 kHz infrared rays generated by the remote control are received by IR receiver
module TSOP1838 of the circuit. Pin 1 of TSOP1838 is connected to ground, pin 2
is connected to the power supply through resistor R5 and the output is taken from
pin 3. The output signal is amplified by T1 (BC558). The amplified signal is fed to
clock pin 14 of decade counter IC CD4017 (IC1). Pin 8 of IC1 is grounded, pin 16
is connected to Vcc and pin 3 is connected to LED1 (Red), which glows to indicate
that the appliance is off.
The output of IC1 is taken from its pin 2. LED2 connected to pin 2 is used to indicate
the on state of the appliance. Transistor T2 (BC548) connected to pin 2 of IC1
drives relay RL1. Diode IN4007 (D1) acts as a freewheeling diode. The appliance
to be controlled is connected between the pole of the relay and neutral terminal of
mains. It gets connected to live terminal of AC mains via normally opened (N/O)
contact when the relay energizes. Result, we get a relay toggling on each press on
the remote.( If a DC 12 volt relay is to be operated, then a regulated DC 12 volt
power supply is used and the circuit voltage should not exceed DC 5 volts). Any
appliance connected to this circuit can be switched ON or OFF.

Fig 3 - ACTUAL CIRCUIT AS CONSTRUCTED BY GROUP MEMBERS

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 CHAPTER 5
CONCLUSION
Circuit is complete and is operating successfully.

5.1: Advantages:
Portable and easy to use.
Simple in construction.
Easy to maintain and repair.
Efficient and low cost design.
Low power consumption.
5.2: Disadvantages:
Works using a battery which has to be regularly replaced.
Works within a distance of up to 15 meters.
Remote can be easily lost
5.3: Future Scope:
This system can be used in industrial applications
This system reduces human efforts and makes life a bit easy without
compromising on the efficiency of appliances.
Using this system one can also save time.
5.4: Improvements:
Range should be increased and with the advancement of Infrared
technology, this will be taken care of.

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