Help with Time Delay Relays specifications:
Timer Function
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Timer Function / Mode of Operation | |||
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ON-delay | Also called Delay on Make, Delay on Operate, Operate Delay, Prepurge Delay and Delay on Energization. The time delay begins after application of power. At the end of the time delay the contacts open or close. If the contact is normally open (NO) the load energizes at the end of the time delay. If the contact is normally closed (NC) the load de-energizes after the time delay. The time delay and output are reset by removing power. | ||
OFF-delay | Also called Delay on Break, Release Delay, Delay on Release, Postpurge Delay and Delay on De-Energization. The timer contacts open or close immediately after power is removed. The preset time delay must elapse before the contacts return to normal position and the load is de-energized. Power must be applied before and during timing. Re-closing the control switch during the timing resets the time delay. Most reset on loss of power. | ||
One-shot | Also called One Shot Relay, Single Shot, Single Shot Interval, Single Pulse, Latching Relay, Latching Off Delay and Latching Delay on De-Energization. Contacts change position immediately upon application of power and remain in changed position for the preset time delay. After the time delay, the contacts return to their normal position. Power must be applied before and during timing. Reset occurs when the time delay is completed and the control switch is opened. | ||
Interval | Also called Interval On, On Interval, Pulse Shaping, Bypass Timing, Interval Delay and Delay on Energization with Instantaneous Transfer. Time delay begins when power is applied. The output is energized during time delay and de-energizes at the end of the time delay, and it remains de-energized until power is removed. The time delay and output are reset by removing power. | ||
Recycle | Also called Recycle Timing, Duty Cycling, Cycle, Repeat Cycle, Delay on Operate and on Release, On/Off Dual Delay, Flasher and Dual-Delay Energization. Timing function starts with closing of control switch. The load alternately turns ON and OFF at regular intervals until power is removed. The time delay is reset by removing power. | ||
Time Indicator | Records and displays elapsed time but performs no output function. | ||
Counter | Timer can be programmed to function as a counter as well as timing functions. | ||
Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary configuration. | ||
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Number of Functions | |||
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Single Function | Timer only has one function. | ||
Multi Function | Timer can be setup or programmed for more than one function. | ||
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Time Range
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Number of Ranges | |||
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Single Time Range | Timer has a single, fixed time range. | ||
Multiple Time Ranges | Timer can be programmed for multiple time ranges. | ||
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Minimum Time Interval: | Minimum time interval timer can be configured for. | ||
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Maximum Time Interval: | Maximum time interval timer can be configured for. | ||
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Field Selectable | Various ranges can be selected while device is in field. | ||
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User Interface
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Input Controls | |||
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None | Device has no pots, displays or buttons for setting timing functions. | ||
Analog | Has analog user inputs such as potentiometers, dials, switches, etc. | ||
Digital | Setup or program using digital keypad, buttons, menus, etc. | ||
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Display | |||
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None | Device has no display. | ||
Analog Meter or Simple Visual Indicator | Has an analog meter or simple visual indicator. | ||
Digital Numerical Display | Numerical, or application-specific readouts or indicators. | ||
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Output Specifications
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Switch Type | |||
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Electromechanical | Timer has an electromechanical relay output. Example: SPDT, DPDT. | ||
Solid-state | Timer has a transistor output. Example: NPN Transistor. | ||
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Number of Contacts: | The total number of contacts for the timer. | ||
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Contact Configuration: | |||
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Normally Open (NO) | A term used to describe contacts that interrupt the circuit when in their normal position. | ||
Normally Closed (NC) | A term used to describe contacts that establish a circuit when in their normal position. | ||
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Pole and Throw Specifications | |||
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Single Pole, Single Throw (SPST) | A switch that makes or breaks the connection of a single conductor in a single branch circuit. This switch typically has two terminals. It is commonly referred to as a "Single-Pole" Switch. | ||
Single Pole, Double Throw (SPDT) | A switch that makes or breaks the connection of a single conductor with either of two other single conductors. This switch typically has 3 terminals, and is commonly used in pairs and called a "Three-Way" switch. | ||
Double Pole, Single Throw (DPST) | A switch that makes or breaks the connection of two circuit conductors in a single branch circuit. This switch typically has four terminals. | ||
Double Pole, Double Throw (DPDT) | A switch that makes or breaks the connection of two conductors to two separate circuits. This switch typically has six terminals and is available in both momentary and maintained contact versions. | ||
Other | Special throw types with more than 2 poles, such as switches designed to split loads into separate circuits. | ||
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Physical Specifications
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Mounting | |||
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PCB Mount | The timer is designed to be mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB). They may also be referred to as Surface Mount Technology (SMT). | ||
Socket / Plug-in | The timer is designed to plugged in to a socket. | ||
Flange Mount | The relay is equipped with integral flanges so that it can be mounted with the use of external hardware (screws, bolts, rails, etc.). | ||
DIN Rail Mount | The timer is designed to be mounted on a standard DIN rail. | ||
Panel Mount | The timer can be placed into, or through, a depression within an existing panel so that it's face is flush, or nearly flush, with the panel. | ||
Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary configuration. | ||
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Power Supply | |||
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Internal | Battery powered, does not require external power supply. | ||
External | Requires AC or DC power supply. | ||
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Environment
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Operating Temperature: | This is the full-required range of ambient operating temperature. | ||
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