How to Incorporate a Switch Activated by Zero Voltage in a Circuit?

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This discussion focuses on incorporating a switch that activates when a circuit experiences zero voltage. The recommended solution involves using a normally closed (NC) switch, specifically a multi-pole relay that features both normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) contacts. Additionally, a negative edge-triggered toggle flip-flop is suggested to maintain the relay's state until the voltage returns to zero again. This approach ensures that the switch remains activated during the zero voltage condition.

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I have a circuit in which I have a constant voltage passing through until I hold down on a button at which point the voltage drops to zero. When I let go of the button the voltage returns to normal. I need to add to the circuit a switch which activates when a voltage of zero is passing through and remains turned on until a voltage of zero is again passing through.
How Can I do this?
 
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Google Normally Closed Switch.

Multi pole relays have both normally open and normally closed contacts. Look for NO and NC on the case switch diagram.
 
Ry122 said:
I have a circuit in which I have a constant voltage passing through until I hold down on a button at which point the voltage drops to zero. When I let go of the button the voltage returns to normal. I need to add to the circuit a switch which activates when a voltage of zero is passing through and remains turned on until a voltage of zero is again passing through.
How Can I do this?
Voltage cannot pass through components in a circuit. Voltage is a quantity measured across terminals in a circuit. Only current can pass through components in a circuit. Any way from your question I guess you may have to use a negative edge triggered Toggle Flip Flop. The output of toggle flipflop should be connected to a relay.
 

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