Timer Terminology

ABLE1 · 2017-06-02T21:58:31+00:00

Hello All, I have been reading this newsgroup for some time, mostly for my own edification and mild amusement/wonderment. Thanks to all for their on topic comments of the past few years. I now have a project that I am sure somebody in here can lend some insight. I am looking for a timer board and it would be helpful if I had the correct terminology so it would make my search easier. The timer needs the following criteria. Upon power up (9-12vdc) it would start to time out for an adjustable about of seconds say 1-600. At the end of the cycle it would energize the relay for a period of 1-2 seconds (maybe adjustable) and then reset and start a new cycle and do this continuously until power is removed. An alternative timer would be one that could some how be random in its timing duration but would only energize the relay for a 1-2 seconds and then choose another random time for cycle. A pot adjustment would allow for a maximum random number. This I think will be much harder to find in a commercially made item, maybe possible in a custom made board of some sort. My main quest is for the proper terminology but if anyone know of a particular mfg. model they would like to share that would be great. I hope all of that make sense to some degree. Thanks in advance for any insight. Les

Jun 02, 2017 21 Replies

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Winfield Hill 9 years ago

Hah, good luck with that!

Thanks, - Win

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ABLE1 9 years ago

Actually, the present assembled contraption in manual mode works quite well, even at about 270ft. Trying to add a little automation to the equation.

Just received the PLC timer board and it does work as desired. Just need to get a few more parts and do a little assembly to make fully operational.

Les

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