The Many Types of Programmable Timers

What Is A Programmable Timer? Programmable Timers are used for measurement, display and control in applications that have variables. Programmable Timers can work with a single input or, in some cases, a pair of signals. Timers exist because many processes... More

What Is A Programmable Timer? Programmable Timers are used for measurement, display and control in applications that have variables. Programmable Timers can work with a single input or, in some cases, a pair of signals. Timers exist because many processes are based upon timed events. Programmable timers are usually electronic and use digital displays, precise digital set-ability, high accuracy, and fast reset times. Digital electronic timers use LCD or LED displays and offer long time ranges and come in a several types. Preset Counters Preset counters, or predetermining counters, are essentially totalizers that can control an external circuit when it’s counted total matches user-entered preset limits. While one or two presets are typical, some models include up to 50 presets. These programmable counters are used in manufacturing and process applications to control batch lot size, material cut-lengths, punching or drilling, stacking, and many other count, position, or length rela Less