Two HiJack Alarms by 4001
The first circuit was designed for the situation where a hijacker forces the driver from the vehicle. If a door is opened while the ignition is switched on – the circuit will trip. After a few minutes delay – when the thief is at a safe distance – the alarm will sound and the engine will fail.
Notes:
You’re going to trip this alarm unintentionally. When you do – the LED will light and the Buzzer will give a short beep. The length of the beep is determined by C3. Its purpose is to alert you to the need to push the reset button. When you push the button – the LED will switch-off. Its purpose is to reassure you that the alarm has in fact reset.
If the reset button is not pressed then – about 3 minutes later – both the Siren and the Buzzer will sound continuously. The length of the delay is set by R7 & C4. For extra effect – fit a second siren inside the vehicle. With enough noise going on – you may feel that it’s unnecessary to fit the engine cut-out. In which case – you can leave out D8, D9, R11, R12, R13, C6, Q3, Q4 & Ry2.
Even if you missed the early warning provided by the Buzzer – there is still time to reset the alarm before Ry2 de-energizes – and the engine fails. This additional delay – currently about 1 minute – is set by C6 and R13.
To reset the circuit you must – EITHER turn off the ignition – OR close all of the doors – before you press the reset button. While BOTH the ignition is on – AND a door remains open – the circuit will NOT reset.
The reset button carries virtually no current – so any small normally-open switch will do. Eric Vandel from Canada suggests using a reed-switch hidden behind (say) the dash – and operated by a magnet. I think this is an excellent idea. As Eric said in his email: – “… that should keep any thief guessing for a while.”
The Flow Chart is another of Eric’s suggestions. It will help you to visualize how the alarm is operated. It also explains the sequence of events that lead to siren activation – and subsequent engine failure.
Circuit :Ron J
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Source:: http://www.zen22142.zen.co.uk/Circuits/Alarm/hijack.htm
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