Feb 19, 2013

TIME DELAY RELAY

When activated by pressing a button, this time delay relay will activate a load after a specified amount of time. This time is adjustable to whatever you want simply by changing the value of a resistor and/or capacitor. The current capacity of the circuit is only limited by what kind of relay you decide to use. 

Schematic for Time Delay Relay

Schematic


Parts

Part
Total Qty.
Description
Substitutions
C11See Notes
R11See Notes
D111N914 Diode
U114011 CMOS NAND Gate IC
K116V Relay
S11Normally Open Push Button Switch
MISC1Board, Wire, Socket For U1

Notes

  1. To calculate the time delay, use the equation R1 * C1 * 0.85=T, where R1 is the value of R1 in Ohms, C1 is the value of C1 in uF, and T is the time delay in seconds.
  2. S1 may be replaced with an NPN transistor so the circuit can be triggered by a computer, other circuits, etc.
  3. Most any 6V relay will work for K1. If you use a large relay, you my need to add a transistor to the output of the circuit in order to drive the larger load.

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