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Manufacturers of Solid State Timers and Controllers

 

Technical Support

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


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
Multi Output Cycling - How to cycle multiple loads on a continuous basis
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
SS with OFF Dwell - Single shot timer with controlled minimum off time


Programming Manuals (new)

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.
5100 Manual - Manual for configuring the 5100 Countdown controller.


Technical Documents

Auto Door Closer - Detailed description of how to use Artisan's 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 - (new) A technical description of the cause and recommended suppression techniques for transients and noise generated from switching inductive loads
UL Listings - Complete listing of all Artisan UL listed products.
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.


Online Technical Support

If the information above does not provides 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 

 

 
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Artisan Controls Corporation

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Phone: 800-457-4950  Fax: 973-598-9410
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