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Timer Operating Modes

This page explains the different timer operating modes with links to a listing of the various timers Artisan manufactures for each different timing mode. You can also download the PDF file below which explains each timing mode with timing diagrams and provides a comparison between solid state and relay contact outputs.

• Timer Modes explains the different timer operating modes

Application Diagrams

Various applications for our timer products.

• 4300 - Single Shot How to use a 4300 interval timer as a single shot.
• Alternator How to provide alternate pulsing of two loads.
• DOM-Interval How to create an ON delay and OFF delay.
• Interval with Flasher How to flash a load for a specific period of time
• Plug-In Wiring Typical wiring of our plug-in series of timers
• PP-1426 Octal Socket Dimensional drawing of our PP-1426 socket for plug-in timers
• Multi Output Cycling How to cycle multiple loads on a continuous basis
• SS with OFF Dwell Single shot timer with controlled minimum off time

Programming Manuals

• 4950 Handbook Manual for programming our 4950, 4950PM, 4950PC, and 4950H controllers.
• 4950B Handbook Manual for programming the 4950B Bell controller.
• 4950PMB Handbook Manual for programming our 4950PMB Bell controller.
• 4970/5100/4973/5103 Manual Manual for configuring the 4970, 5100, 4973, & 5103 Countdown controllers.
• 5400 Manual Operating manual for 5400 Color Controller
• 4980 Manual 4980 Users Manual
• 5400-E & -ES Users Manual Users manual for the 5400-E and -ES event controllers, version 1.08
• 5200 Manual Manual for the 5200 Cooking/Frying controller
• 5400-E & -ES Quick Start Instructions for a simple start up on our 5400-E and 5400-ES event controllers

Technical Documents

• Auto Door Closer Detailed description of how to use Artisans 438 series timers to automatically close doors and gates controlled by electrical door opening systems.
• Zero Voltage Switching A technical description of the difference between zero voltage switching and random voltage switching on solid state AC timer outputs and their recommended applications.
• Switching Inductive Loads A technical description of the cause and recommended suppression techniques for transients and noise generated from switching inductive loads
• Std Timing Curves Time versus resistance charts for standard timing dash numbers.
• Product Life Cycling Data on long term cycling tests performed on Artisan products.
• PID and Auto Tuning An explanation of what PID control is and how to use the Auto Tune feature in the 5400
• CTTG vs Cap Touch A white paper on the advantages of Artisans Capacitive Touch Through Glass technology

Online Technical Support

If the information above does not provide the answers you are looking for, or you are having problems with one of our products in your application, download the PDF file below. Fill the out the form (you can save this form) and email it to support@artisancontrols.com. Please provide a detailed description and attach any documents you feel are necessary. We will respond to your Technical Support Request within 24-48 hours.

• Technical Support Form Technical Support Form

Compliance Certificates

• UL Listings Report on our UL listed products
• Conflict Minerals Policy Dodd-Frank Conflict Minerals Policy
• REACH Declaration Artisans REACH declaration dated 1/12/16
• CTS CB Test Certificate International CB Test Certificate for CTS switches.

Sales Brochures

Brochures for our major product lines

• Line Card Our full line of timing and control products
• Countdown Controls All of our panel mounted countdown timers.
• Cooking Controls Artisans line of timing and cooking controllers.
• CTS Press Release Introducing our exciting new CTS capacitive touch switch
• 5400 Upgrade Artisan Controls is designing a significant upgrade to our 5400 controller!
• Tech Times 9/19 - 5400-ES 5400-ES Bell/Event Controller technology discussion