G 3800 X036 Operation Manual August 2006
20 © 2006 Carlo Gavazzi Industri A/S. All rights reserved
2.2.4. Timer/Recycler
Description
This object makes it possible to select between two modes of operation: timer and recycler. In both modes, an
input coded to the channel of the timer starts the functions, but the input can also be activated by a different
channel or flag.
Timer (with on-delay or off-delay)
The timer allows the setting of an on-delay and/or an off-delay. When an input coded to this channel is acti-
vated, the on-delay starts. After elapse of this delay, the Off-Time starts. The Off-Time stops after the set time,
if the input is released before expiry of the set time. If the input is not released, the output remains activated.
Recycler
If the recycler is activated by an input, the recycler continuously generates a square-wave signal. The output is
activated after the set On-time period and de-activated after the set Off-time period. This process is
repeated, as long as the input or the additional trigger is ON.
Parameters
Depending on the options selected under Timer function, a number of parameters can be selected for Timer
and Recycler:
Timer (with on-delay or off-delay)
Configuration window for timer with on- or off-delay:
Parameter Description
Timer function Select the option On-Off delay in order to use the Timer function
Activation by pulse Select this option to start the timer by means of a short impulse, eg through a
push-button switch
On delay Enter the time (0 s to 99 h, 59 min, 59 s) which must pass before the channel is
activated
Off time Enter the time (0 s to 99 h, 59 min, 59 s) for which the channel should be
activated
• Function: Timer or Recycler
• Application: Switching with on- or off-delay or recycler
• Activation by signal or impulse
• Activation by additional channel or flag