Ramsey Electronics RB1 manual

RB1  1 RB-1 • 1 Ramsey Electronics Model No. RB1 Got a problem with furry intruder s in your yard or garden? Here is a professional str ength repeller designed to send those pesk y critters running with their tail s between their legs. A convenient, nature friendly method of keepi ng animals away from where you don’t w ant them • Aroun d 4[...]

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RB1  3 RB1 RA T BLASTER Ramsey Publication No. MRB1 Price $5.00 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......... .................... ........4 How Does It W ork? ................. ........5 Learn As You Build .............. ...........6 Parts List ............. ................. ... ........7 Parts Layout Diagram ................ .....8 Construction ..[...]

RB1  4 INTR O DU C TIO N TO TH E RB 1 R AT BL AS TER This is a pra ctical project f or people w ith prob lems with furr y intruders in thei r yard, not just rats. The Rat Blaster is usef ul in repelling all kinds of wildlife. The list includes deer, dogs, c ats, all rodents , and even some insects. This is the safest, most effective way to repel[...]

RB1  5 HOW DOES IT WORK? Here is where we get into a little circuit analysis. If you just w ant to plug it in and start scaring off critters, you can skip this section. Otherw ise here is som e insight into w hy and how this RB1 w orks. We will use the schem atic located at the center of the manual to analyz e the circuit. We will begin with the[...]

RB1  6 RAMSEY “LEARN-AS-YOU-BUILD” ASSEMBLY STRATEGY Be sure to read through all of the steps, and check the bo xes as you go to be sure you di dn't miss any important steps. Although y ou may be in a hurry to see results, be fore you switch o n the po w er, chec k all wirin g and capacit ors for proper orientation. Also check the board[...]

RB1  7 RA MSEY RB1 PARTS LIST Semiconductors ❒ 1 4001 Quad dual input NOR gate (U3) ❒ 1 XR-2209 voltage cont roll ed osc illator (U2) ❒ 1 NE555 timer (U1) ❒ 2 2N3904 NPN trans istors (T O92 pack age mark ed 3904) (Q3 ,4) ❒ 2 221-334 PNP transistors (Flat TO92 package marked 221-334) (Q 1,2) ❒ 1 1N4002 r ectifier diode (D1) ❒ 1 Larg[...]

RB1  8 RB1 PARTS LAYOUT DIAGRAM[...]

RB1  9 CONS TRUCTION OF TH E RA T BLA STER: Sort out your parts to begin with, making sure yo u have all of the parts required. You can use old egg cartons to hold various parts to make them easier to find. We will begin building the kit starting wi th the lower profile parts to make it easier for us to mount them . You will w ant to use the par[...]

RB1  10 RB1 SCHEM A TIC D IAGRA M[...]

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RB1  12 ❒ 11. Install D1, the 1N4002 power diode. This diode preven ts the possibility of someone using the incorrect pow er supply and i nadvertently connecting the power ba ckwards. Make sure the ban de d end of the diode (cathode) is installed in the sa me directio n as shown in the parts layout diagram. ❒ 12. Install R16, a 2.2K oh m res[...]

RB1  13 ❒ 23. Install C3, a .1uF disc capacito r (marked .1 or 104). ❒ 24. Install C8, another .1uF disc capacitor (mar ke d .1 or 104). ❒ 25. Install C2, the last .1u F disc cap acitor (m arked .1 or 104). ❒ 26. It is time to inst all th e transist or s, sta r ting with Q3, a 2N3904. Transistors have three legs and must be mounted corre[...]

RB1  14 Bend the capacitor over so that it is lying down on the board and solder both leads (w ith the cap lying down you should have plenty of room to solder it in). ❒ 35. Flip the board back over and loca te S1, the SP DT power switch. It is the smaller of the tw o switches and has six leads. Press it firmly into the board and solder a ll si[...]

RB1  15 INITIAL TESTING: ❒ Connect a su itable 12 vol t suppl y to J1- eit her 12 V AC or 12 VDC ( positive tip). ❒ Set the frequency range s w itch to LOW. ❒ BEFORE turning on th e power, please rea d the WARNING below (also on the back of the case) WA RNI NG TO ELIMINATE ANY POSSIBLE RISK OF HEARING LOSS, AVOID NEARBY EXPOSURE TO THE “[...]

RB1  16 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: If your RB1 does not work at all, recheck the following: ❒ correct or ientation of diodes, e lectrolytic capacit ors, ICs and transistor s. ❒ resistor color codes; 2.2K an d 22K resistors ar e easil y confused. Th e orange and red color bands look the same under certain co nditions. This is also true for 4.7K a[...]

RB1  17 USING YOUR RAT BLASTER: Certain animals are affected by different frequency settings and other factors that you can change to repel the pests that are bothering you. The information below sh ould help you get the best results fro m your Rat Blaster. DOGS: Dogs respond best to the low frequency setting. This is due to the fact that as the[...]

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RB1  19 The Ramsey Kit Warranty Please read carefully BEFORE calling or writing in about your kit. Most problems can be solved wit hout contacting the factor y. Notice that this is not a "f ine print" warranty. W e want you to understand your rights and ours too! All Ramsey kits will work if assembled properly. T he very fact that your[...]

RB1  20 RB1 Rat Blaster Pest Eliminator Kit Quick Referenc e Pag e Gu id e Introduction ................ ................ ..... 4 How Does It W ork? ........................ 5 Learn As You Build .......... ............... 6 Parts List ................... ................. .... 7 Parts Layout Diagram .......... ........... 8 Construction ........[...]