Mechanical Timer Switches for Industrial and Commercial Control
Compare VIOX mechanical and analogue timer switches for repeating 24-hour control. Select the mounting format, minimum interval, supply, contact duty, manual override and clock reserve before requesting a model quote.
24-hour cycleRepeating daily schedules
15 or 30 minutesMinimum interval by model
Contact and loadResistive and inrush duty differ
Kiểu lắp đặtDIN rail, panel, surface or plug-in
What is a mechanical timer switch?
A mechanical timer switch uses a rotating dial, segments, pins or trippers to change an electrical contact at selected times in a repeating cycle. Most products in this range publish a 24-hour daily program with a model-specific minimum interval.
Choose a mechanical timer for a simple visible recurring schedule. Use a digital timer when the project requires weekly calendars, pulse or cycle programs, multiple channels or more complex timing logic.
Mechanical Timer Switch Selection Table
Published product-record values for preliminary selection. A superseded duplicate SUL180A record is excluded; confirm the final ordered SUL180A data against an approved datasheet.
| Người mẫu | Lắp ráp | Cycle / interval | Published supply | Published contact duty | Ghi đè thủ công | Clock reserve | Sự bảo vệ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUL160A | Thanh ray DIN 35mm | 24h / 15 min | 220–240V AC, 50–60Hz | 16A resistive; 4A at cos φ 0.6 | Permanent ON / OFF | 3 days, NiMH | IP20 |
| SUL180A | DIN rail, 1 module | 24h / 15 min | 230–240V AC, 50–60Hz | 16A resistive; 4A at cos φ 0.6 | ON / AUTO / OFF | 3 ngày | IP20 |
| SUL181D | DIN rail, 3 modules | 24h / 15 min | 230V xoay chiều | 16A resistive; 4A inductive | ON / AUTO / OFF | NiMH; duration not stated | Not stated |
| SUL189S | Front panel / wall | 24h / 15 min | 110V AC, 50–60Hz | 10A resistive; 2A at cos φ 0.6 | Permanent ON / OFF | 3 days, NiMH | IP20 |
| TB118N | Confirm product drawing | 24h / 15 min unit | 100–240V AC, 50–60Hz | 15A resistive; 12A inductive | ON / OFF | 300 hours at 20°C | Not stated |
| TB330 | Standard DIN-rail compatible | 24h / 15 min unit; 30 min interval | 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz | 30A resistive; 12A inductive | ON / OFF | 150 giờ | Not stated |
| TB388 | DIN rail / panel | 24h / 15 min | 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz | 15A resistive; 12A inductive | ON / AUTO / OFF | 100 giờ | Not stated |
| Plug-In Timer | Ổ cắm plug-in | 24h / 15 min | 220V AC, 50Hz | 10A published rated current | Timer dial / direct socket use | Not stated | Indoor product data |
Mechanical Timer Switch Product Range
Browse 13 current published VIOX mechanical timer records. A superseded duplicate SUL180A record is excluded from the range.
DIN-Rail and Panel Time Switches
Analogue daily timers for distribution boards and control panels, organized by real product record rather than duplicate model naming.
VIOX SUL160A
Panel mechanical time switch- Định dạng
- Thanh ray DIN 35mm
- Chương trình
- 24h · 15 min
VIOX SUL180A
Panel mechanical time switch- Định dạng
- DIN rail · 1 module
- Chương trình
- 24h · 15 min
VIOX SUL181D
Panel mechanical time switch- Định dạng
- DIN rail · 3 modules
- Chương trình
- 24h · 15 min
VIOX SUL181H
Panel mechanical time switch- Định dạng
- Thanh ray DIN 35mm
- Chương trình
- 24h · 30 min
VIOX TB35
Panel mechanical time switch- Định dạng
- DIN
- Chương trình
- 24h · 15 min
VIOX TB38N
Panel mechanical time switch- Định dạng
- DIN rail / panel
- Chương trình
- 24h · 15 min
VIOX TB388
Panel mechanical time switch- Định dạng
- DIN rail / panel
- Chương trình
- 24h · 15 min
VIOX TB330
Panel mechanical time switch- Định dạng
- DIN-rail compatible
- Chương trình
- 24h · 30 min interval
VIOX TB118N
Panel mechanical time switch- Định dạng
- Confirm drawing
- Chương trình
- 24h · 15 min unit
Surface and Wall-Mounted Timers
Mechanical timer formats intended for surface, front-panel or wall integration. Confirm the drawing and terminals for the selected model.
Plug-In and Outdoor Timer Sockets
Direct plug-in timer formats for suitable indoor or outdoor loads. Socket, plug and environmental details remain model-specific.
How to choose a mechanical timer switch
Define the recurring schedule and mounting first, then coordinate the exact supply, contact duty, reserve and enclosure conditions.
Cycle and minimum interval
Confirm the number of segments, 15- or 30-minute resolution and required daily repetition.
Supply and contact duty
Match the timer supply and distinguish resistive rating from inductive, motor and LED inrush duty.
Mounting and override
Choose DIN rail, panel, surface, plug-in or outdoor format and the required manual ON, AUTO and OFF positions.
Reserve and environment
Verify clock reserve, temperature, IP rating, plug format, terminals and enclosure protection for the exact model.
Separate clock duty from load duty
A timer may keep accurate time yet still be unsuitable for the connected load. Coordinate its contacts, inrush current, protection and any interposing contactor.
Mechanical Timer Switch Applications
Các môi trường điển hình cần xác minh chính xác đặc tính sản phẩm.
Tòa nhà dân cư
Simple recurring schedules for suitable lighting and building-service loads.
Tự động hóa công nghiệp
Repeating daily control for suitable machine auxiliaries, pumps and ventilation circuits.
Lắp ráp tủ điện & Phân phối điện
DIN-rail, panel and surface-mounted time switches integrated with matched contactors and protection.
Mechanical Timer Switch Knowledge & Selection Guides
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Mechanical Timer Switch Selection Questions
Câu trả lời nhanh để so sánh sơ bộ các dòng sản phẩm trước khi xác minh chi tiết mạch điện.
What is the difference between a mechanical and digital timer switch?
A mechanical timer commonly repeats a visible dial-based daily schedule. A digital timer can add weekly calendars, pulse or cycle functions, multiple channels and finer settings, depending on the model.
Can a mechanical timer switch a motor or LED load directly?
Only when the exact contact rating and inrush duty permit it. Motors, pumps, transformers and some LED drivers may require a correctly selected contactor or interposing relay.
What happens during a power failure?
Clock behavior varies by model. Some use a quartz drive and rechargeable reserve, while synchronous models may have no reserve. Confirm both the reserve duration and whether the output state changes during an outage.
How is the minimum switching interval selected?
The dial segmentation determines the shortest setting, commonly 15 or 30 minutes in this published range. Confirm whether the value means the setting unit, the minimum ON/OFF interval, or both.
Which information should be included in an RFQ?
Provide mounting format, supply voltage and frequency, 24-hour schedule, minimum interval, load type and current, manual override, reserve, environment, plug or terminal format, quantity and target market.
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