Dayton 2A562 Time Delay Relay: 3-60 Secs On/Off?

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The Dayton 2A562 Time Delay Relay operates with normally open (N.O.) contacts, meaning it remains open until the set time interval of 3 to 60 seconds elapses, at which point the contacts close. However, this relay does not meet the requirement of powering off after the time delay; instead, it powers on immediately when input power is applied. For applications requiring a relay that powers off after a delay, the Dayton 1EGB3 Relay is recommended as it features normally closed contacts and an "on delay" function.

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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
 
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Southerner said:
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
 
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...
 
Southerner said:
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
 
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.
 
TurtleMeister said:
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...
 

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