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    Elektor 974078 - Mains On Delay Circuit

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    This document describes a delay circuit used to gradually switch on power to heavy loads from the mains to prevent blown fuses or high switch-on currents. The circuit uses a series of high power resistors to initially limit current, which are then short circuited by a relay contact after a time delay determined by electrolytic capacitors. This ensures the switch-on current remains within safe limits. The circuit provides independent delay for each channel of a stereo amplifier when powered from a single mains supply.

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    This document describes a delay circuit used to gradually switch on power to heavy loads from the mains to prevent blown fuses or high switch-on currents. The circuit uses a series of high power resistors to initially limit current, which are then short circuited by a relay contact after a time delay determined by electrolytic capacitors. This ensures the switch-on current remains within safe limits. The circuit provides independent delay for each channel of a stereo amplifier when powered from a single mains supply.

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    This document describes a delay circuit used to gradually switch on power to heavy loads from the mains to prevent blown fuses or high switch-on currents. The circuit uses a series of high power resistors to initially limit current, which are then short circuited by a relay contact after a time delay determined by electrolytic capacitors. This ensures the switch-on current remains within safe limits. The circuit provides independent delay for each channel of a stereo amplifier when powered from a single mains supply.

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    mains on delay circuit


    The delay is intended to switch on the
    mains to heavy loads gradually to
    ensure that the switch-on current
    remains within certain limits and to
    prevent the fuses from blowing. The
    elements that cause high currents at
    switch-on are, for instance, the elec-
    trolytic capacitors in the power supply
    of an output amplifier. Since these are
    not charged at switch-on, they consti-
    tute a virtual short-circuit on the sup-
    ply lines. The current can, however, be
    kept within limits by inserting the pre-
    sent delay circuit between the mains
    outlet and the transformer primary.
    The amplifier is then powered in two
    stages: in the first instance, the current
    is limited by a number of heavy-duty
    series resistors; a second later these
    resistors are shunted (short-circuited)
    by a relay contact.
    In the diagram, R4–R7 are the
    heavy-duty series resistors, each with
    a value of 10 Ω and rated at 5 W.
    They limit the switch-on current to
    about 5.5 A.
    The relay is a type whose contact
    R4
    is rated at 2000 VA, which will be

    10Ω
    R1 R2
    5W
    sufficient in most cases. Its supply is 470k 470k R3
    derived directly from the mains via C1 220Ω R5

    10Ω
    potential divider R3-C1-B1-relay coil. 5W
    The resistor, R3 limits the current at
    F1
    330n
    250V ~
    *
    switch-on, after which C1 limits the * 10Ω
    R6
    B1
    current in normal operation to about K1
    zie tekst
    * see text 5W

    20 mA. The delay time is determined * voir texte R7


    10Ω

    by electrolytic capacitors C2 and C3 * siehe Text C2 C3 Re1


    5W
    in parallel with the relay. The delay *
    470µ 470µ K2
    time may be altered by suitably B250C1500 40V 40V
    changing the value of one or both of
    these capacitors.
    For safety’s sake, the board also
    has provision for a mains fuse, F1. Re1 = V23057-B0006-A201
    974078 - 11
    The rating of this depends, of course,
    on the current drawn by the load.
    It should be noted that in the Parts list Miscellaneous: F1 = see text
    case of a double-mono stereo output K1, K2 = 2-way terminal
    amplifier (with separate power sup- Resistors: block, pitch 7.5 mm Capacitors:
    plies) each of the mono amplifiers R1, R2 = 470 kΩ B1 = B250C1500, round C1 = 0.33 µF, 250 VAC, met
    must be given a mains-on delay. R3 = 220 Ω Re1 = contact rating 250 V, allized paper
    As mentioned earlier, the values R4–R7 = 10 Ω, 5 W 8 A, coil 24 V, 1200 Ω C2, C3 = 470 µF, 40 V
    of R4–R7 refer to a switch-on current
    of about 5.5 A. If the power rating of
    the load is lower than 200 VA, it is
    advisable to use resistors with a
    ~ ~ ~ ~
    F1
    H3

    H2

    slightly higher value. OUT

    Note that C1 is a metallized K2


    R5
    K1

    paper type, which is designed spe-


    R7
    cially for mains voltage applications
    and meets stringent regulatory R4 R6
    requirements.
    C1

    Finally, at all times bear in mind B1 RE1


    R2

    R1

    that the circuit is connected to the


    mains, so do not touch anything inside C2
    the unit during operation and make
    R3
    H1

    sure that all wiring is safe and secure.


    H4

    974078-1 C3
    [Giesberts – 974078]
    1-870479 974078-1

    74 Elektor Electronics 7-8/97

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