Home
Search waterheatertimer.org / all results
search using google
Search using Find button  

 Tweet button  

How to wire one-shot timer

Using twin timer set to one-shot mode
One shot timer: when power is applied, or signal is applied to timer, the timer turns ON circuit for selected period of time then turns off.
AH3 off delay timer
AH3-3 delay timer and base
12-24-120-240 volt off delay timer/ 0-60 minutes
Buy:
120 volt AH3-3 at Amazon
Resources:
How to wire AH3-3 timer
How to wire H3CR timer
ICM102


ICM 102 on-delay timer
0 Hp Must use contactor
24/ 120-240 volt AC
.03-10 minutes
Buy:
ICM 102
Dayton off delay timers

Resource:
Use off delay to control motors
Dayton offv-delay timer
Off-delay timer/ 19-240 volt AC
15-300 seconds

Buy  
Dayton off delay timers

Resource:
How to wire Dayton off delay timer
DH48S twin timer
12-24-120-240 volt twin timer
1 second to 99 minutes
Buy
Uxcell DH48S-S twin timer

Resource:
DH48S twin timer manual
Override air conditioner with timer
twin timer
12-24-120-240 volt digital off delay/ twin timer or one shot timer
.01 second to 99.99 hours
Buy:
Twin timers at Amazon
Sestos twin timer
Omron DH48S twin timer
Resource:
How to wire twin timers
How to wire one-shot timers
One shot timer wiring
Push momentary push button time to close circult between the 3 and 4 terminals
recirculation off delay timer
Larger image

recirculation off delay timerLarger image
Load
Max rated load on the timer is 10 amp.
Using a relay will preserve life of timer since motor start-up pulls surge of amps through terminals 8-7 on the one-shot timer.

How it works:
Set twin timer to one shot mode ... instructions shown a few sections lower on page.
Connect 120 or 240 volt AC power to terminals 8-7. Connect other wires as shown.

Push doorbell button, or momentary switch, or use a spring-wound timer ... this will start the inkbird delay timer timer (do not energize the doorbell wires on start switch circuit with any voltage).

Timer turns ON and begins countdown. Timer terminals 7 and 8 turn ON. This causes contactor coil to energize. Circuit to recirculation pump is ON.

When countdown expires, terminals 7 and 8 are OFF, contactor coil is de-energized, pump turns OFF.
Twin timer can be set to one-shot mode, and with 120-240V, and operate .9 seconds to 99 hours. So the pump can run any length of time: 1 hour or 21 minites etc.
Do not connect power to terminals 1-5.
How to wire twin timer

Buy: Project materials:
Twin timers at Amazon
Sestos twin timer
Omron DH48S twin timer
Normally open Push button
Example 50' thermostat wire

Buy
1EJG9 relay at Amazon
power relay 24v coil
30 amp enclosed power relay
25 amp Omron enclosed power relay

More off delay and pin timer illustrations
off-delay timer for recirculation system
Larger image
Always use contactor (or relay) to energize heavy amp load
Why?
So high amperage (and heat) does not flow through the timer ... instead the only amperage flowing through the relay located at terminals 8-7 will be to energize the 27 watt coil on contactor.
Using a contactor will extend life of timer, and protect overall integrity of circuit.

Suggest using a line fuse for power going to 9, and then jumper a wire from 9 to 8. This will ensure timer cannot be exposed to high amperage

Buy:
Contactor with 120Volt coil

off-delay timer for recirculation system
Larger image
Use battery-operated, ST01 programmable timer.
No power needed ... timer operates on battery.
Instructions for wiring: run low voltage wires to ordinary electric box. Connect blue and black wires to either low voltage wire. Cap off red wire. Then program timer for on-off operation.
Close front face on timer, then push to use it as override switch.
Buy:
Intermatic ST01c timer/ 1 year warranty
ST01a almond
Intermatic ST01K combination timer
Ei600/ 5-year warranty timer
CR2 replacement battery

Push button
Momentary contact switch

Terminals 3-4 on the twin timer are for Reset.
When terminals 3 and 4 are momentarily touched together using a momentary switch or a push button, it starts the recirculation pump.
When the programmed time expires, the recirculation pump turns off, and the timer waits until the Reset is activated again.

Do not apply power to terminals 3-4. For the reset to work, terminals 3 and 4 need to be joined or touched together and then disconnected from each other.
If an ordinary on-off toggle switch is used instead of a momentary switch, the the toggle must be turned on and then off for the Reset to take place.

Buy:
Leviton momentary contact switch
Momentary contact switches
Push button                    Busman fuse holder
Buy from my affiliate links
Normally open push buttons
Normally open or monetary on push button
Fuseholders at Amazon
twin timer Choose Cycle (twin) timer or One shot timer mode
Input voltage from 100-240 volt. Some models, 12-24 volt AC-DC input.
Choose mode between One shot or Repeat-cycle.
Timer has dry NO NC terminals, so you can connect any voltage to switch terminals.
Set Repeat cycle or One shot Mode
To set One Shot (also called: on delay, off delay, or countdown) - Apply power to timer. Press MD for 3 seconds. Press MD to choose settings: minute, second, hour. When t,nod appears, select the 4 dashes, then press and hold MD button for 3 seconds to exit Mode. To set times, the Lock mode must be OFF.
Once you exit Mode, press RES button to set time A and then press MD to set Time B.

If seconds are chosen for time period A, then time period B must also be seconds.

One shot mode is either On delay or Off delay depending how timer is wired. After the time period expires, the load turns OFF or ON and remains ON or OFF until you reset by momentarily connecting and then disconnecting terminals 4 and 3 with a Normally open push button, or timer, home automation, etc... or reset timer by disconnecting and reconnecting power to timer.

To set Repeat cycle (this is for a blinking application on-off-on- ... or a repeating either-or application  - Apply power to timer. Press MD for 3 seconds. Press MD to chose settings: minute, second, hour. When t,nod appears, select the rectangle with dashes, then press and hold MD button for 3 seconds to exit Mode. To set times, the Lock mode must be OFF.
Once you exit Mode, press RES button to set time A and then press MD to set Time B.
If seconds are chosen for time period A, then time period B must also be seconds.
For example a car alarm is a cycle or twin timer ... honk-honk-honk indefinitely until power is cut.
Christmas displays, and blinking store lights etc use twin timer in repeat cycle mode.

Timer starts when it receives power and stops when power is off. Then it restarts when power resumes.
For example you can set the repeat cycle to turn on for 10 minutes and off for 99 minutes. Mode A would be 10 minutes, Mode B would be 99 minutes.
Or ... turn on for 10 minutes and then turn on another circuit for 99 minutes.
Twin timer

Panel mount digital repeat cycle twin timer or one shot

PV shows the time left in the count up for Mode B... so there is .78 seconds left before it switches to Mode A
SV shows 2.99 ... which is the set time I choose for Mode B
When 2.99 seconds ends, Mode A set time will display.
Image shows the Inkbird twin timer.

Use this timer to control red nose on Rudolph reindeer. Set Mode A to 30 seconds and Mode B for 2 seconds. Rudolph's nose will blink on and off as long as power is applied to red nose and timer.
Buy:
Twin timers at Amazon
Omron twin timers
Sestos relay timer
Migro assorted timer
Resource:
Twin timer manual
Omron twin timer manual
Repeat cycle or one-shot mode
Incoming  power line connects to terminals 9 and 10. Timer begins on-off operation when power is ON.
Control heavy amp load using contactor
Irrigation pump can be set to run 30 seconds each hour
Ventilation fan can be turned on for 15 minute intervals
Add a second timer on incoming power line so timing function can take place during the day. Add rain sensor and relay to incoming power line so irrigation pump does not run after it rains.

Buy 2-Pole 40A resistive
120Volt coil
40 amp 240Volt coil
24 volt coil

Resource:
Contactors
How to wire twin timer
Add several layers of control using twin timer, delay timer and 24-hour or 7-day timer
Image show test wiring

Buy
Din rails
THc15 timer
AH3 delay timer
Indicator lights

Resources:
How to wire delay timer
How to wire din rail timers + manuals
H3CR-A 8-pin din-rail mount one-shot timer

Select Mode J for one-shot.

Select Mode A on-off delay, B2 flicker start repeat cycle twin, E interval, J one-shot
Select time period in seconds, minutes, hours or 10-hour increments
Select time range using rated time selector:

100,000 operation life span

Buy:
H3CR timer

Resource
H3CR series manual

8-pin timer base
Showing example SPDT pin timer wiring

NC = Normally closed
NO = Normally open
8 pin timer wiring H3CR One-shot timer
Select Mode J for one-shot
Illustration shows typical 120Volt wiring..
Hot and Neutral connect to 2 and 7.

Install jumper wire between 7 and 8 to put 120V to timer relay.
When timer receives no power on terminals 7 and 2, then timer is OFF, then NC terminal 5 has power.
When timer receives power to terminals 7 and 2, then timer is ON, and NO terminal 6 has power, and terminal 5 has no power.
Complete circuit with neutrals at terminal 2

To use other terminals:
Add jumper wire between 7 and 1 (or 8 and 1)
Then connect load to terminals 4 or 3, with neutral connecting to terminal 2
How to wire AH3 timer
How to wire H3CR timer
AH3 delay timer and relayAH3 off delay/ or one shot

Boiler turns on.... relay turns ON
Fan turns ON

Boiler turns OFF... relay turns OFF
Delay countdown begins
Fan continues to run
Fan turns OFF when countdown ends

Use same design to provide air to Heat pump water heater
General purpose relay with NO NC contacts needed.
Choose coil voltage that can be controlled by boiler... for example 24 VAC etc

Buy from my affiliate links:
General purpose relay
AH3-3 at Amazon
Through wall fans
LY2 power relay


AH3 delay timer and relay
Through-wall fan
DH48S one-shot timer 8 pin timer wiringDH48S twin timer used as one-shot
It is possible to use this timer for one-shot application IF...
Let's say you want a one-shot timer that turns ON a light while a machine is operating, and then light remains ON for 55 minutes afterwards before turning OFF.
You select Minutes (M) for time A, and set time for 55.
Then select Hours (H) for time B, and set for 99 hours. Then as long as the machine-and-light circuit turned ON again before the 99 Hours expires, the timer will function as a one-shot.

Another example: You want outdoor light to turn ON normally at dusk using a dusk-dawn photoeye, but then light turns OFF 4 hours later.
Select Hours (H) for time A, and set time for 4.
Then select Hours (H) for time B, and set for 99 hours. Since the outdoor light turns ON again before the 99 hour expires, the DH48S will function as one-shot timer.
Buy
Uxcell DH48S-S twin time
Resource:
How to wire photoeye so it turns off after 4 hours
Support the economy:
Buy water heaters from my associate links:

50 gallon Gas water heaters at Amazon
40 gallon gas water heaters at Amazon
50 gallon Electric water heaters at Amazon
40 gallon electric water heaters at Amazon
Hybrid / heat pump/ water heaters at Amazon

Resources:
How to install gas water heater
How to install electric water heater
Troubleshoot gas water heater
Troubleshoot electric water heater
Point of use water heaters
Resources:
Troubleshoot Gas valves with manuals
Icon gas valve

How to replace water heater element Waste King disposal
How to wire tankless electric


Install point of use water heater
Titan tankless

Contactors/ relays
Type 1 and type 2 surge protection surge protection
Programmable timers

Woods timers
surge protection
Anode rods anode rods
Recirculation system

Tankless recirculation
Point of use water heater
Install and troubleshoot garbage disposal Waste King disposal
Buy
Electronic parts

Industrial supplies

Tools and home improvement

Home and garden

Hayward pool
Pentair pool

Southwire electric
Buy
Tools

DEWALT
Black and Decker
Stanley
SKIL
Makita
Porter-Cable
Bosch

Irwin Hand tools
Klein hand tools
Fluke electrical testing
Dremel hobby tools

Campbell Hausfeld air powered
Tekton automotive

Powerbuilt automotive
Saws and saw blades
box timers Resource:
Compare box timers
DPDT timers
Intermatic
Control water heater w/ Z-wave
Intermatic control centers Resource:
Intermatic control centers: and parts
Digital control centers and parts
Tork control centers and parts
Subpanels
All control centers and parts
Enclosures
programmable timer Resource:
Programmable timers
Countdown timers
Off delay timers
On delay timers
Timer modules
Din rail
Twin & one-shot
Woods
Intermatic
Tork
Low voltage power packs Recirculation systems
Buy from my affiliate links every time/ thanks:
Amazon
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
Enter Amazon from any link on my site, fill cart with any item ... purchases pay small commission

E-mail: geno03245w@gmail.com
My response might end up in spam folder, check email folders
Waterheatertimer on Twitter
Message thru facebook