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Linear Dial Settings on Time Delay Relays

Sunday: August 9, 2015 : Time Delay Relays

Issue: Is the dial setting on your time delay relays linear? How do I find 10 seconds with a range of 1-30 seconds? Solution/Resolution: Since most time delay relays use a potentiometer to adjust the time delay, the actual dial setting is not linear. Any markings along the dial are normally for reference only. To

Using Liquid Level Control Relays

Friday: August 7, 2015 : Liquid Level Control Relays

Liquid Level Control Relays detect & control levels of conductive liquids such as fresh water, seawater, sewage & coffee (see table below for other liquids). They provide a low voltage signal (typically 5VDC pulsed to prevent electroplating issues) to a probe or probes and a common connection on the tank. The conductive properties of the

What's new with Macromatic's Website?

Thursday: August 6, 2015 : Blog

We've added some awesome features to help you find what exactly you are looking for quickly and easily. The new site has an improved user experience, navigation and functionality for quick and intuitive access to its versatile product line.

Trouble-Shooting Tips for Plug-In Products

Wednesday: August 5, 2015 : Time Delay Relays

We frequently receive technical support calls from installers that can't get their plug-in product to function correctly. This is understandable because unless you work with plug-in products on a regular basis; there are several idiosyncrasies to these products that are not common knowledge. The Trouble-Shooting tips below cover the most common issues we see and

How to Connect a Three-Phase Monitor Relay

Tuesday: August 4, 2015 : Three-Phase Monitor Relays

Issue: I have never connected a three-phase monitor relay. Do you have a typical wiring connection? Solution/Resolution: While each individual application may have its own requirements, this diagram showing a three-phase monitor relay and motor starter is fairly typical of most installations. When the three-phase voltage is present and all conditions are normal, the N.O.

MIN-MAX Settings on Time Delay Relays

Wednesday: July 29, 2015 : Time Delay Relays

Issue: On a time delay relay with a range of 0.3-30 seconds, how come I get less than a 0.3 second setting at the “MIN” setting and/or more than a 30 second delay at “MAX”? Solution/Resolution: To guarantee that a user receives the full range indicated on the product, time delay relay manufacturers must build

Interactive Digital Product Catalogs by Macromatic

Tuesday: July 28, 2015 : Blog

What do you need to control today? Search for it here with Macromatic's new Interactive Digital Product Catalogs. Anywhere, anytime.

Grainger & Allied Now Stock New THR-3 Encapsulated Time Delay Relays

Tuesday: July 7, 2015 : Blog

We are pleased that two of our national distributors, Grainger & Allied, now stock the complete line of our new THR-3 Encapsulated Time Delay Relays.

Remote Adjustable Time Delay

Tuesday: June 30, 2015 : Time Delay Relays

Issue: How can I set the time delay remotely, either adjustable or fixed? Solution/Resolution: There may be an application requiring the setting of the time delay "remotely" or at some distance from the time delay relay itself. For example, the requirement may call for an adjustment outside the control panel on the front door instead

Minimum Contact Rating of Macromatic Products

Saturday: June 27, 2015 : General Articles

Issue: I see most of your products have a maximum output rating of 10A @ 240V. What is the minimum contact rating of these products? Solution/Resolution: The minimum contact rating is based on Product Series: Product Family Minimum Contact Rating All Maromatic Products except those listed below 12V @ 100mA TAA1U TAA2U TAD1U 5V @