AUTOMOTIVE EMBEDDED SYSTEMS

PROJECT

MOTORBIKE ANTI-THEFT ALARM WITH

SPARK CUT OFF AND TILT SENSOR

Submitted by:
ANISH KRISHNAN (CB.EN.P2.ATE.13002)
ARJUN HAREENDRAN (CB.EN.P2.ATE.13003)

INTRODUCTION
The security of a vehicle is an important aspect as the vehicle theft and related issues are on
a rise in the contemporary scenario. The relevance of a good anti-theft system to protect the vehicle
is more in this context. The threat of vehicle theft is more in the case of two wheelers like motor
bikes when compared to that of four wheel vehicles like cars. So the employment of an anti-theft
system in a motor bike is highly significant. The anti-theft system we aim to develop through this
project is an electronic circuit based system which can prevent the theft of the vehicle in two ways.
It cuts off the ignition, thus preventing the engine start and also a warning alarm is produced. The
circuit is very compact and can be hidden anywhere, without any complicated wiring. Virtually, it
suits all bikes as long as they have a battery. It doesn't drain out the battery though as the standby
current is zero.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

COMPONENTS REQUIRED
Name
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6

Component
Resistor
Resistor
Resistor
Resistor
Resistor
Resistor

Value/Name
470
2.2K
220
1.5M
470
1.5M

R7
R8
R9
C2
C3
T1
T2
T3
T4
D1
D2
ZD1
RL1C1
RL1C2
RL1
IC1
S1
S2
S3
LS1

Resistor
Resistor
Resistor
Capacitor
Capacitor
Transistor
Transistor
Transistor
Transistor
Diode
Diode
Zener Diode
Relay Contacts
Relay Contacts
Relay
Integrated Circuit
Hidden switch
Ignition switch
Shock/Tilt switch
Loud Speaker
Battery
Spark Plug

1K
220K
4.7K
10F,25V
10F,16V
BS 170
BS 170
BC 548
SL 100/BEL 187
1N4148
1N4007
3.3V

12V,2C/O
UM3561

4,0.5W
12V

WORKING
The hidden switch S1 can be a small push-to-on switch, or a reed switch with magnet, or
any other similar simple arrangement. The circuit is designed around a couple of low-voltage
MOSFETs configured as monostable timers. Motorbike key S2 is an ignition switch, while switch
S3 is a tilt switch.
Motorbike key S2 provides power supply to the gate of MOSFET T2, when turned on.
When you turn ignition off using key S2, you have approximately 15 seconds to get off the bike;
this function is performed by resistor R6 to discharge capacitor C3. Thereafter, if anyone attempts
to get on the bike or move it, the alarm sounds for approximately15 seconds and also disconnects
the ignition circuit.
During parking, hidden switch S1 is normally open and does not allow triggering of
MOSFET T1. But when someone starts the motorbike through ignition switch S2, MOSFET T2
triggers through diode D1 and resistor R5. Relay RL1 (12V, 2C/O) energises to activate the alarm
(built around IC1) as well as to disconnect the ignition coil from the circuit. Disconnection of the
ignition coil prevents generation of spark from the spark plug. Usually, there is a wire running from
the alternator to the ignition coil, which has to be routed through one of the N/C1 contacts of relay
RL1 as shown in the circuit diagram. Also, on disconnection of the coil, sound generator IC
UM3561 (IC1) gets power supply through N/O2 contact of relay RL1. This drives the Darlington
pair built around T3 and T4 to produce the siren sound through loudspeaker LS1.

To start the vehicle, both hidden switch S1 and ignition key S2 should be switched on.
Otherwise, the alarm will start sounding. Switching on S1 triggers SCR1, which, in turn, triggers
MOSFET T1. MOSFET T1 is configured to disable MOSFET T2 from functioning. As a result,
MOSFET T2 does not trigger and relay RL1 remains de-energised, alarm deactivated and ignition
coil connected to the circuit.
Connection to the ignition coil helps in generation of spark from the spark plug. Keeping
hidden switch S1 accessible only to the owner prevents the bike from pillaging.
Tilt switch S3 prevents attempt to move the vehicle without starting it. Glass-and metalbodied versions of the switch offer bounce-free switching and quick break action even when tilted
slowly. Unless otherwise stated, the angle by which the switch must be tilted to ensure the contact
operation (operating angle), must be approximately 1.5 to 2 times the stated differential angle. The
differential angle is the measure of the 'just closed' position to the 'just open' position.

COST OF IMPLEMENTATION
Component
Resistors
Capacitors
Transistors
Diodes
Relay Contacts
Relay
Switches
Zener Diode
IC
Loud Speaker
Bread Board
Miscellaneous (connecting wire etc...)
Total

Cost()
5
2
15
2
30
15
15
1
5
15
100
25
230

CONCLUSION
The motorbike anti-theft system is a very useful technology that adds the security of the
vehicle. It is a simple and effective technology which can be easily mounted on any motorbike
without having much modifications to the existing systems. The cost of implementation for this
system is very low and it is very much affordable. The level of protection it offers, the compactness
and affordability makes this technology a feasible one.