Circuit to identify the voltage on the dc bus

[aless2056]

Hey guys,

I have equipment that has a DC bus of around 800Vdc. How can I make a circuit to read the voltage value and when there is no voltage on the bus, activate a relay.

I thought about measuring the voltage on the dc bus with an op amp and then using a voltage comparator to activate the relay.

What would be your suggestions? Any examples?

 

[betwixt]

Potential divider to bring the voltage to a manageable level and a comparator is all you need. A few resistors in series to handle the high voltage then one to ground to make the divider and a comparator will do the job, no need for an op-amp. Depending on the relay you might need a current booster (a transistor) to drive its coil.

Brian.

 

[aless2056]

I failed to mention the purpose, which is for security. The relay contact would prevent the door from opening if there was still power on the dc bus.

 

[danadakk]

Do you need isolation., and/or wireless approach preferred ?


Regards, Dana.

 

[aless2056]

without insulation

 

[danadakk]

Wired or wireless connection to sensor ?

 

[aless2056]

Wired

 

[KlausST]

Hi,

basically
* resistive voltage divider ( --> COMP)
* reference voltage (--> COMP)
* comparator (--> BJT)
* bjt (--> relay)
* relay

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in detail you additionally need to
* define lowest level to activate the output
* define highest level to deactivate the output (bot combined give the hysteresis)
* timing
* expected noise level (to design a suitable filter)

Klaus