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Frequently Asked Questions about Timers and Interval Meters

June 15, 2021 | POSTED IN: FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Timers and Interval Meters

Timers and Interval Meters

Looking for equivalent model for STP-NH timer.

Answer : 

You may select the H3CR-A8E timer.


Currently using H3CR-F8 24VDC timer and want to change to digital type, twin timer with on/off control and 8 pin socket.

Answer : 

You may consider H5CX-L8E-N (100-240VAC) or H5CX-L8ED-N (12 to 24VDC). Please take note that both the model output is contact output (time-limit SPDT + instantaneous SPDT).


Looking for equivalent model for the timer, HY-T48N_06_A.

Answer : 

You may consider this timer, H3CR-A8E.


Looking for equivalent model for ST3PF-2Z timer with OFF delay timer, the time range is 3min and contact is DPDT. 

Answer : 

You may consider this timer, H3CR-H8L 200-240AC M.


Looking for equivalent timer DZD 32-SL-228, size = 68X68mm.

Answer : 

You may consider the H3CR-A8 timer. Do check on the operating modes and the panel cutout is 48x48mm.

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Looking for the equivalent of YRKM – SPDT – 0.5s to 21mins – Contact rating of 10A at AC250 – Power-Off delay mode – Supply voltage of DC12.

Answer : 

You may consider a Power Off-Delay timer, H3CR-H8L, 24AC/DC M with a 5A contact rating of 250VAC.


Looking for equivalent for MS4SA-AP, AC100-240 with 0.05s-60h.

Answer : 

You may consider H3CR-A8 which has similar pin configurations, dimensions, and specifications.


Looking for an equivalent model for the item stated below: TIMER 2.0 PCS GTN-S1, AC/DC24V, AC100-240V

Answer : 

You may consider H3DK-S2 with a supply voltage of 24 to 240 VAC/VDC.


Looking for a suitable model for Autonicss ATE-60S.

Answer : 

You may consider H3CR-A8. Please kindly check the suitability before ordering.


Looking for 3 phase 380V to 415V 63 amp timer switch.

Answer : 

Sorry, we do not have such a high amp timer switch.


Looking for equivalent model of a Inverter Input Noise Filter.

Answer : 

You may consider 3G3AX-NFI42.


Looking for equivalent model with the following criteria of:

– 0-300 secs

– coil 24VDC

Answer : 

You may consider H3Y-2 DC24 5min. Please take note that the model is not fire-retardant and the timing range is different.


Looking for equivalent model MS4SA-DL.

Answer : 

You may consider H3CR-A8 + P2CF-08.


Looking for equivalent model MS4SF-DL.

Answer : 

You may consider H3CR-A8E + P2CF-08.


Looking for equivalent model H3BA-8.

Answer : 

You may consider H3CR-A8.


Looking for equivalent model of a Timer that can count the Timer ON based on the input signal and input voltage of 240VAC.

Answer : 

You may consider H7ET-NFV1 and H5CX-A-N which uses cumulative mode.


Looking for equivalent model for ANLY AH3-RC with the following criteria of:

– Operating Voltage of AC/DC24~240V

– Rated frequency of 50/60Hz

– Contact Rating of 250VAC 5A

Answer : 

You may consider H3CR-A8 if using mode A and H3CR-A8E if using mode B.


Looking for equivalent model RE8TA11BU.

Answer : 

You may consider RE17RAMU.


Looking for equivalent model H3BA.

Answer : 

You may consider H3CR-A.


Looking for equivalent model to calculate time between input signal on and off. Can I use H5CZ-L8D and P2CF-08?

Answer : 

Yes you can. Please set the operating modes to S.


Will H5CX-A11D- N be delay for 0.5sec and then activate the output for 1sec when the input signal is on?

Answer : 

Yes, the item can fulfill you requirements. You will need to set the output time to 1 sec.


Looking for equivalent model with input 24VDC, output 4-20mA and contact dry N/C, N/O.

Answer : 

You may consider H3CR-A8 DC12-24. Kindly note that this counter is with relay output not analog output.


Looking for equivalent model for Fuji MD4E-AP.

Answer : 

You may consider H5CZ-L8 + P2CF-08.


Looking for equivalent model with one-shot and on delay modes.

Answer : 

You may consider H3CR-A 24-48VAC / 12-48VDC +P2CF-11.


Looking for equivalent model for H3Y-2 but in digital type.

Answer : 

You may consider H3CA-8. Kindly note that the contact rating is 3A at 250 VAC.


Looking for equivalent model for ANLY AH3G-N2 DC 12V.

Answer : 

You may consider H3CR-A8 + P2CF-08-E. Kindly note that the size is different as we do not have 36mm x 36mm, the proposed model is 48mm x 48mm, also the time range can cover from 0.05s to 300h.


Looking for equivalent model for H3G-8C with the following criteria of:

1) AC200/220/240

2) 10Sec

Answer : 

You may consider H3CR-A8.


Looking for equivalent model for SMC A-D96.

Answer : 

You may consider H3CR-A DC24.


Looking for equivalent model for Sungho SH-MT1.

Answer : 

You may consider H3Y-4 AC200-230V 60s.


What is the difference between the Timer and the Time Switch?

Answer : 

The Timer controls the time from when the power is turned on or the input signal is supplied to when the operation starts. On the other hand, the Time Switch controls the time of day at which the operation starts with the power on.



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