The digital voltmeter ICL7107CPL

Here is my lovingly-crafted schematic for the voltmeter module. Note that this could be made as a standalone voltmeter, it will measure up to 20v DC. In our finished product, the +5V will be sourced from an LM78L05 voltage regulator.

And the parts list:

    IC1 – Intersil ICL7107CPLZ
    IC2 – Intersil ICL7660
    D1~D3 – 1N4148 diodes
    LED displays – Agilent HDSP521G 2 x 7-segment green displays (common anode). You can use anything really, as long as it is common anode, and each segment is ~8mA
    R1 – 220 ohm – all resistors 0.25W
    R2 – 10k ohm
    R3 – 1M ohm
    R4 – 47k ohm
    R5 – 15k ohm
    R6 – 100k ohm
    R7 – 1k ohm multiturn potentiometer/trimpot (for calibration)
    C1 – 10nF – all capacitors must be rated for at least 25V
    C2 – 20nF
    C3 – 470 nF
    C4 – 100 nF
    C5 – 100 pF
    C6,7 – 10 uF electrolytic

Please note that this is a work in progress and errors may have been made, or values altered at any time after publication.

NO-NC SSR Plastic Box ICL7107CPL

This was a Fire Retardant Plastic Box which was made for the SSR I/O Stackable Modules. DC Control for an AC Load. Usually it is to control another Big Three phase contactor; Pneumatic or Steam Valve, Solenoids-Motors. When Mounted at the end of the PCB it offers over 2kV Isolation from the Digital Circuits. The Output 230V signals NO-NC, can control Light Loads like the Coil of a Big 230V Relay also called contactor.

NO NC SSR Box

20N60      ICL7107CPL       SSM2164        2SC2625

It could be Mounted on a PCB by soldering or a Plugin Base. It is better to have Crimped connections or Terminals. A very good quality spring Loaded Socket may also work but it has to be rated for many operations. Things like Nickle Alloy Plated, Beryllium Copper were the Materials Jargon. A contact resistance in the Terminals, a mismatch of alloys, electrochemical reactions, Corrosive Fumes, Brine or High Humidity can build a Loose connection into a Dangerous Sparking Contact.

Not only the Functionality of the SSR will be affected in a Sparking Contact, but a Risk of a Fire Developing. When Inflammable Materials or Volatile Liquids are Present Nearby, the risk is even greater. Read More – Solid State Relays SSR