Time Delay Relay

[Southerner]

Can someone please tell about the Dayton 2A562 Time Delay Relay.
Does it wait 3 to 60 seconds before powering on, or does it wait 3 to 60 and then power off?
I am looking for something that will run for 3 to 60 seconds and then shut off.
thanks

[davenn]

Can someone please tell about the Dayton 2A562 Time Delay Relay.
Does it wait 3 to 60 seconds before powering on, or does it wait 3 to 60 and then power off?
I am looking for something that will run for 3 to 60 seconds and then shut off.
thanks

did you do a google search ? there are many references

one I looked at stated it has a set of normally open contacts


Dave

[Southerner]

Yes, but just because it says N.O. contacts that still doesn't answer the question of how the timer works-the the it's active or the time it waits before it's active...

[davenn]

Yes, but just because it says N.O. contacts that still doesn't answer the question of how the timer works-the the it's active or the time it waits before it's active...

well from my understanding it does :)

it implies that the contacts are open (N.O. = normally open) till the time period set is reached and then the contacts close

Dave

[TurtleMeister]

I'm assuming what you want is the following: When input power is applied the load receives power. When the time interval has elapsed the load is switched off. When input power is removed the cycle repeats.

If the above is what you want then you can use an "on delay" with normally closed contacts. I don't think the solid state relays will do this. However, this mechanical one will:

http://www.drillspot.com/products/425611/Dayton_1EGB3_Relay

The 2A562 will not do what you want.

[Southerner]

I'm assuming what you want is the following: When input power is applied the load receives power. When the time interval has elapsed the load is switched off. When input power is removed the cycle repeats.

If the above is what you want then you can use an "on delay" with normally closed contacts. I don't think the solid state relays will do this. However, this mechanical one will:

http://www.drillspot.com/products/425611/Dayton_1EGB3_Relay

THANKS! I knew one must exist like that...