How does LED bar graph thermometer using LM35 help us in our daily life?
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The circuit given here is a precision LED bar graph Fahrenheit thermometer, which can be used as a temperature measurement circuit, build around IC LM 34 (sensor) and IC LM 3914 (bar graph driver). The circuit can be modified to read in degrees Celsius by replacing sensor LM 34 with LM 35. Both are interchangeable. The circuit operates off a volt power supply.
To calibrate the circuit, you will need a voltmeter. Power the circuit. Ground the negative lead of the voltmeter and connect the positive lead to pins 6 and 7 of IC LM 3914. Adjust R7 so the meter reads 3.345V as possible. Now connect the positive lead of the meter to pin 4 of IC LM 3914 and change R5 until the meter reads 2.545V. Disconnect power to the circuit and remove both IC’s from their holders. Check the value of R3 with an ohmmeter and remember that value. Connect the ohmmeter across R1 and set R1 to a value of exactly 3 times the value of R3. Reconnect both IC’s and the circuit is ready. Here the circuit is designed for home use and reads between 60 to 80 degree F.
If pin 9 of IC LM 3914 is left disconnected the display will be in dot mode and R8 must be 100 Ohm. If pin 9 is connected to 9 V display will be in bar mode.