KnowledgeBase & Blog | Macromatic Industrial Controls

Non-Standard Control (Trigger) Switch Pin Configurations

Sunday: November 1, 2015 : Time Delay Relays

Issue: I have a time delay relay with a trigger switch that is not connected to pins 5 & 6 as shown in your catalog. It looks like my product has some type of special wiring configuration. Is there anyway I can order a drop-in replacement product from Macromatic? Solution/Resolution: While the industry standard for

Control Switch Jumpered on TD-7 Digital-Set Time Delay Relay

Thursday: October 22, 2015 : Time Delay Relays

Issue: What happens if I put a jumper across the control switch terminals (Pins 5 & 6) on the TD-7 Digital-Set time delay relay, but I have the function set to On Delay, which doesn't need a Control Switch to initiate it? Will the unit operate satisfactorily? Solution/Resolution: No control switch is required when the

What are Pilot Duty Ratings and which Macromatic products have them?

Saturday: October 10, 2015 : General Articles

Issue: What are Pilot Duty Ratings and which Macromatic products have them? Solution/Resolution: A pilot duty rating is a contact rating intended for contacts that control the coil of another relay or contactor. These ratings are applicable when controlling loads like relay coils, contactor coils, solenoids, and other similar inductive loads.

How to Apply Pilot Duty Ratings

Saturday: October 10, 2015 : General Articles

Issue: How to Apply Pilot Duty Ratings. Solution/Resolution: B300, C300 Pilot Duty Rating Table – AC 50 and 60 hertz

Only One Time Delay Relay Part Number Is Needed

Friday: October 9, 2015 : Blog

The TE-8816U is the one time delay relay that should be on your shelves.

Changes to TAA1U & TAA2U Products

Monday: October 5, 2015 : Time Delay Relays

Issue: I noticed there are different input voltage ratings for the TAA1U & TAA2U products. When did this happen & are there other changes? Solution/Resolution: Early in 2012, Macromatic made two changes to our TAA1U & TAA2U 1/16 DIN Analog-Set Time Delay Relays: The input voltage rating was changed to “100-240VAC & 24-240VDC” from “24-240VAC"

Macromatic's Voltage Monitor Relays Design Enhancements

Monday: October 5, 2015 : Voltage Monitor Relays

Macromatic made design enhancements to the Voltage Monitor Relays. Learn about the changes and replacement part numbers.

What size connectors will work with Macromatic sockets?

Monday: October 5, 2015 : General Articles

What size ring, fork, spade or other terminal connectors work with Macromatic sockets?

Protect equipment from damaging voltage fault conditions

Friday: October 2, 2015 : Blog

Macromatic’s recently enhanced its plug-in Voltage Monitor Relays protect equipment from damaging voltage conditions and control processes by accurately monitoring voltage levels.

ROHS vs ROHS 2

Wednesday: September 9, 2015 : Blog

Directive 2002/95/EC was issued in 2002 by the European Commission to reduce or eliminate hazardous materials in products worldwide