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PIR Sensor-Activated LED with Relay Switching Circuit

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Circuit Documentation

Summary of the Circuit

This circuit appears to be designed to detect motion using a PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor and, upon detection, activate a relay which in turn powers an LED. The circuit is powered by a 5V battery. The PIR sensor output is connected to the base of a BC547 transistor, which acts as a switch. When the PIR sensor detects motion, it outputs a signal that turns on the transistor, allowing current to flow from the collector to the emitter. This current flow activates the relay, closing the circuit between the Common (C) and Normally Open (NO) contacts, which powers the LED.

Component List

PIR/Motion Sensor

5V Battery

12V Relay

BC547 Transistor

LED: Two Pin (red)

Wiring Details

PIR/Motion Sensor

5V Battery

12V Relay

BC547 Transistor

LED: Two Pin (red)

Documented Code

There is no embedded code provided for this circuit as there are no microcontroller components listed. The circuit functions purely on the basis of hardware components and their interconnections.