1. Conveyor Belt Product Staging and Gap Control
In automated packaging lines, conveyor systems require precise timing to avoid product collisions before merging onto a main line. The H5CC-L8D operates as an OFF-delay or Interval timer, utilizing its NPN input to trigger exactly when a sensor detects a passing box. The timer then drives its SPDT relay to momentarily stop a feeder conveyor.
Problem SolvedPrevents product jams and optimizes spacing on continuous conveyor lines without requiring a complex, centralized PLC programming adjustment.
OFF-delay timingSPDT RelayNPN sensor inputInterval timing
2. Injection Molding Machine Cooling Cycle Automation
Plastics manufacturing requires exact cooling intervals before a mold opens to ensure the structural integrity and finish of the part. The H5CC-L8D can be installed in the machine's localized control panel, initiating a high-precision ON-delay countdown the moment the mold clamps shut.
Problem SolvedEliminates premature part ejection and minimizes defects by ensuring a perfectly repeatable cooling phase, capitalizing on the timer's 0.001-second precision.
ON-delay12-48 VDC supplyHigh precision timing (0.001 s)Panel Mount
3. Food & Beverage CIP (Clean-In-Place) Pumping Sequences
Food production facilities execute stringent chemical wash cycles. The H5CC-L8D automates the runtime durations for detergent, rinse, and sanitization pumps. Thanks to its IP66 rated front panel, the timer safely operates in high-pressure washdown environments.
Problem SolvedReliably controls automated flush cycles in wet environments while leveraging its predictive maintenance feature to warn operators before the timer fails, thus avoiding costly and unhygienic downtime.
IP66 washdown resistancePredictive maintenance24 VAC supplyTime-limit relay