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How Electrical On-Delay Staging Relays Work
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By Dave Rongey
Summary: This section will cover the use of relays that are sometimes needed to control special device loads such as Air Conditioners and other high demand equipment from starting at the same time. |
Problem Solvers for Air Conditioners - Energy Savers for Large Electrical Loads |
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This method will help prevent nuisance tripping of sub-feed circuit breakers and reduce the electrical demand on your utility service which could lead to much higher energy bills. Introduction: ICM100/101 DELAY ON MAKE • 3 or 5 minute fixed • Works with anticipator thermostats MODE OF OPERATION: When power is applied to the input, the time delays begins. After the time delay is complete, the load energizes and remains energized as long as power is applied. The control is reset by removing power during or after the time delay period. |
INSTALLATION 1. Disconnect power. 2. Connect terminals in series with the starting device as shown in the wiring diagram below. 3. Reapply power, check operation. 4. Trickle current bypass resistor T1 to T3 <1K ohm. |
2-Wire Compressor Staging/Startup Delay Timer:
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SPECIFICATIONS Input: • Voltage: 18-30 VAC • Frequency: 50/60 Hz Output: • Output Ratings: – Maximum: 1.5 amps – Minimum: 40 mA – Inrush: 15 amps Time Delay • 3 or 5 minute fixed |
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Questions and Answers about Control Relays |