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THC 15
timer 12-24-120 and 240 Volt 50/50 Hz 1 NO 1 NC 17 on-off each week Buy: THC 15 timers THC 15 120 volt THC15A 120 volt THC15A 240 volt 12 V DC Manual: THC 15 manual Sell sheet |
How to wire THC 15 timer
Timer controls light bulb and contactor Buy: 2-Pole 40A contactor 120Volt coil 40 amp 240Volt coil 24 volt coil Resource Contactors Select wire and breaker size |
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Reduce run-time of air
conditioner. Problem: air conditioner runs too much during peak electric prices. Programmable thermostat for the air conditioner can control peak usage by raising temperature and reducing hours of operation during peak times, but it cannot be programmed to limit actual number of run-time minutes per hour. This diagram solves problem without compromising integrity of AC motor or equipment. The din rail timer is programmed so timer is ON during peak hours. Any programmable timer will do the job but din rail timers are available in 24 volt, and also 120 and 240 volt models. When the din rail timer is OFF, it turns ON a twin timer. When the din rail timer is ON, the twin timer is OFF. One of the 24 volt wires from thermostat is connected to the com terminal on the din rail timer. When timer is ON, the 24 volt thermostat circuit is routed straight to the contactor for normal operation of air conditioner. When the din rail timer is OFF, it switches the 24 volt thermostat wire away from contactor and to the Twin timer. The twin timer is rated for either 24 volt (also available in 120 and 240V). Twin timer is designed to turn on-off-on-off-on-off in endless repeat cycle. ON times and OFF times are set independently, and can be any value between .01 second and 99.99 hours. For example, the twin timer ON time can be set for 40 minutes. And OFF time set for 20 minutes. This limits the operation of air conditioner to 40 minutes. During the 40 minute period, the twin time routes 24 volts to the air conditioner contactor for normal operation. After 40 minutes, the twin timer cycles OFF, and then air conditioner cannot turn on for 20 minutes until the twin timer cycles back ON again. When the 20 minutes expires, the twin timer again lets the 24 volts complete circuit to contactor for 40 minutes. The cycle of 40 ON and 20 OFF continues as long as din rail timer is ON. Set the din rail timer to turn ON during peak electric prices. |
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on right shows similar diagram with one above except pulling power off the 240 volt AC
circuit, and using a relay. When pulling power off the 240V air conditioner, use 10-15 amp inline fuse to protect timer and relay circuit. Use terminals to connect the smaller wires to contactor. Prevent loose connection and risk of fire: Do not put two different gauge wires under the screw plate on contactor. Never put stranded wire under screw plate. Buy: 120-240 volt THC15 din rail timer Uxcell DH48S-S twin timer 120 volt LY2 relay 240 volt relay 120-240 volt Twin timer HVAC contactors Inline fuse holders Din rail fuse holder Resources: How to wire twin timer Din rail timers and manuals Relays and contactors |
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Add several layers of control using twin timer, delay
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Basic
contactor wiring: Pull out the disconnect so electricity is OFF. Open wiring compartment on air conditioner. Use terminals to connect the smaller wires to line side of contactor. A capacitor will be connected to Load side of contactor. Use 10-15 amp inline fuse on one of the two wires to protect timer and relay circuit from 50-60 amp air conditioner circuit. The fuse will protect entire length of circuit. Prevent loose connection and risk of fire: Do not put two different gauge wires under the screw plate on contactor. Never put stranded wire under screw plate. Buy: HVAC contactors Inline fuse holders Din rail fuse holder Resources: Relays and contactors | |
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Larger image 9-3 ⁄8" x 5-1 ⁄2" x 3-5 ⁄8" Enclosures can be used for other electrical devices Shown are several devices mounted to din rail Delay timers will fit if mounted directly to metal box, and not din rail. Buy: 2T511GA Nema3R enclosure at Amazon 10 amp Relays 10 amp LY2 relays LY3 relay 120 volt LY2 15 amp Din rail timer Din rail Fuseholder Resources: Din rail timers Off Delay timers On delay timers |
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