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Unlike generic consumer 555 timer relays, these are microprocessor controlled electronic timers designed for versatility, allowing for precise timing and complex, customized logic.

Important: These are the only consumer MOSFET switch timers so they are silent, never wear out, can switch high current, are extremely efficient and can run at a very wide voltage range.  However, they are not designed for any specific load.  Inductive loads (relays, solenoids) require a flyback diode (free with request) to ensure proper function, with diagrams to explain hookup.

Not sure what you need?  Describe the application and get the perfect timer. Easy as that.


Standard option samples:
1 Cyclical 7 Delay-on-break
2 Timed to off 8 Custom
3 Timed delay 9 Analog Detect
4 Delay-on-make/Timed On 10 Servo PPM control
5 D-O-M/D-O-B 11 PPM to digital
6 Negative pulse 12 Trigger + lockout
Electronic timers relay timer module
 
TMR-1  7.6A or 30A  $11.95-$13.95     #1 seller
Model
Positive switching.  (For negative switching see TMR-3)

2.4-28V quiescent current:  480µA run / 70µA idle.
2.0-5.5V quiescent current:  48µA run / 4.5µA idle.
7.6A or 30A max continuous current (10A/100A pulse) for each model.

Up to 3 inputs, individually configured for +/-/pulse trigger, switches, buttons, or voltage level.

Over-current/Thermal protection. No reverse polarity protection.  Use a diode if necessary, but voltage requirements will be higher.

Not user programmable.  Programming must be requested before ordering.

Factory programmed for cyclical or triggered, from microseconds to hours.  LED normally is on when output on, blinking when timer running.  Customization or removal may be requested.

Examples:
 1 hour delay, loop with different on and off times,
 Tap button to turn on/off, on 15 minutes after ignition off.
 Strobe light. Switchback. Scavenge pump timer. Power saver.

Heatshrink and waterproofing (acrylic/silicone conformal) may be requested free.
Timer 1 subminiature 5V 12V 24V DC relay module
Model
Volts
Switching Current
TMR-1-6A
2.4~28V
7.6A
106W@14V
(back) TMR-1-6A-5V
2.0~5.5V
7.6A
38W@5V
TMR-1-30A
2.4~28V
30A
360W@12V
Standard hookup diagram to a relay with power switch or trigger button (green will likely be white or yellow)
 
TMR-2  Programmable 7.6A or 30A  $13.95-$16.45
TMR-2-Volts-Amps-Crystal
1 in  / 1 out programmable versatile SuperTimer. 3V 5V 9V 12V 24V DC

Note: New 2015 models have larger buttons, and increased to 30A with optional crystal on rear.  Small button models have no crystal.

Options:
   5V = 1.8~6.0VDC  45µA quiescent
 28V = 2.4~28VDC  70µA idle (XT=80µA run / 40µA idle) quiescent
   XT = Crystal controlled.  No crystal = +/- 6s per hour.
   Negative switching by request only (more efficient)
Prototype (blue LED): 130µA run / 68µA idle @12V

For older models, see programming at bottom of page.

2015+ EEPROM programming (unless custom):

Setting 1: 0-255 time off
Setting 2: 0-255 time on
Setting 3: 1-255 multipier for time off
Setting 4: 1-255 multiplier for on time
Setting 5: Modes (cycle, input pulse, run-thru)
Setting 6: Setup (invert input, pulse, latch, off-on/on-off)
Setting 7: Extra (min/secs, subtract off from on, auto-start)
Setting 8: LED pulse when running
Micro mini DC timer switch control module MOSFET solid state
Model
TMR2-30A-__V-XT
TMR2-6A-__V
TMR2-6A-__V-XT
Black - Ground (zip cord)    NOTE:  All models have wire, but sometimes not pictured with it.
Red - Power  (zip cord)
Blue - Input
Separate red/black stripe (30A), white or yellow(7.6A) - Output
 
TMR-3  7.6A  Up to 24A pulse        $9.45 or $9.95
Voltage
The smallest tiny timer you'll find.  10mm x 16.6mm

Lower voltage is suitable for 2-4AA,  3.7V Lithium, 5V USB batteries, etc.
Higher voltage for 6V, 9V, automotive 12V DC, 24V applications.

Up to 3 inputs total. Optional button and/or LED.

Not user programmable.   Programming must be requested before ordering.
Negative switch/sink only of relays, motors, high power LEDs, horns, interior lights, etc.

Factory programmed for cycle or triggered delay from microseconds to hours, or cycle through preset timings.

Working examples (TMR-1 or TMR-3):
  One-shot for X seconds.  3-way switch for 3 different times.
  Cycle X seconds on, X seconds off.
  Tap a button to start/tap to stop, hold to learn run time in 0.1 sec increments (up to 99 hours).
Timer 3 micro 3V 5V 12V relay module low side negative switch 
Model
Volts
Quiescent Current
TMR3-7A-5V
2.0~5.5V
4.5µA
TMR3-7A-28V
2.3~28V
50µA
 
Relay hookup example  Power can be switched on negative or positive.
Pigtail wires not shown.
 
TMR-5  7A Digital Timers  $20-$23.00
Options
Output

3D or 4D = 3 or 4 digits
Output negative, positive or logic level (P&N) switching

3-28V operation.
Quiescent current: 0.65mA with display off, 11mA on.
1x (1-30V) digital input or 1x analog/voltage + 2 x 5V inputs
1 or 2 7.6A low side switched outputs

Fully custom designed for 1-10 different settings, easy up/down/next adjustments saved to EEPROM, or measuring timing with scroll memory.
0-999 seconds, minutes, hours, milliseconds, down to 1uS or anything within 0-999, 0.00-9.99, 0.0-99.9 for 3-digit.  Mix on secs, with off hours, etc.  Time to build may be several days.

Download 3D Print cases (400KB)

Custom projects and misc.
Digital efficient DC timer ms microsecond second minute on off triggered
TMR5-3D-RED       TMR5-4D-BLUE       TMR5-4D-RED  
 
TMR-M  3.1A H-Bridge Reversible Timer  $16.95
For motor, actuator, solenoid or other reversing polarity needs, such as e-cutout.

3.1A at 6.0~28V DC
2 inputs (negative)
Current sensing and timed

Quiescent current: 4
.5µA idle, 70µA+ run.

Can be designed to run a motor for a fixed time when input supplied, and run reversed for fixed time when input removed, cycle, or trigger + delayed + timed, or adjustable options, etc.
Timer DC brushed motor reverse control
 
TMR-D Dual 7.6A outputs  $17.95
2.4~28V DC

2 input, 2 output timer.


Can be used to control 2 devices, relays, solenoids, etc. the same as 2 sngle timers or 2 timers working together.
Dual Timer 12V 2 input
 
TMR-RF-6A    Negative switch 3-6V,  plus 1-button/LED.
TMR-RF-4x6A Up to 4 Ch 2.5-28V +switch timer + LED.

Email for pricing.

~0.5mA quescent.
1 input on 4x model.

Custom designed timers with 5 remote inputs (Long press, short press, A+B) for start/stop, individual custom timers on each channel, as well as adjustable times set by remote.

Range is about 50 meters.  Wires added and instrctions included.

Also avaiable as non-RF
TMR-4x6A Up to 4 Ch 2.5-28V positive or negative (sink or source) and 1-2 inputs.

DC remote timer 1 sink and 4 source 1 and 4 channel timer
 
TMR-0 25mA output micro timer
$5.95 
Designed for very small appliactions.  Extremely energy efficient.

2.0~5.5V DC   4.5µA

2 outputs and 2 inputs, or any combination of 4 I/O.  Can drive small relays, LEDs, servos, or logic I/O.

Optional models with LED on back, button, or dip switches.



Smallest micro DC timer 3V 5V extreme efficiency
 
AutoCharge  7A 5V
$13.95
Charge timer for USB devices.

Programming is set based on mode (see table below), i.e the on time cane be in minutes or hours, while off in days from 0 to 255.

Current sensing is in 100mA increments (see table). When current drops below programmed threshold for a few seconds, charging is paused for the off duration.

Note, this will not work with most portable power banks which turn off when current drain stops because the AutoCharge device is undetectable.

Time modes (setting 2 and 3):
  0     1      2       3    4   5      6
  1m, 10m, 30m, 1h, 6h, 12h, 24h

Current setting (setting 4):
 0=50mA, 1=100mA, 2=200mA....
LED (setting 5):
 0=off, 1=pulse when charging, 2=sensing)
AutoCharge USB charger timer
 
Button tap toggles output and cancels timers (will pulse output if pulse mode used, or start/stop in repeat mode).

Programming for TMR-2 (All settings are stored in EEPROM and can be factory programmed, and user programmed at any time)


Units made before April 2013:
   Hold button, LED will off-blink at 5, 10, 15, 20 second intervals. Release after 5 for option 1, etc.  Tap for desired number.
   No input for 5 seconds ends programming. No input disables option (sets to 0).
   Options 1, 2, 3 confirms with blinks: on-time, pause, off-time, pause, multiplier.  Option 4 confirms only option 4.

Units made April 2013 - Dec 2014:
   Hold button, LED will off-blink at 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 second intervals. Release after 4 seconds to view settings.  Release after 8 for option 1, etc.
  Tap for desired number.  No input for 5 seconds ends programming. No input disables option (sets to 0).  LED will blink number entered.

  1. On-timer (0-255)  Timed delay after input ON to turn output ON or pulse
  2. Off-timer (0-255)  Timed delay after input OFF to turn output OFF
  3. Multiplier (1-255) Multiplies on and off timer by number of minutes/seconds.
  4. Mode (See Mode Table)
Mode Seconds Minutes Seconds
Output Pulse
Minutes
Output Pulse
Normal 0 1 2 3
Input Pulse 4 5 6 7
Repeat 8 9 10 11
Repeat/InPulse 12 13 14 15


Examples:
On Off Mult Mode Description
10 10 1 0 In-High = 10 sec delay to ON, In-Low = 10 sec to OFF (Default)
   In < 10 seconds = never ON (Delay On Make & Break)
       
10 20 6 1 In-High = 1 hour delay to ON, In-Low = 2 hour delay to OFF
0 30 1 1 In-High = Instant ON, In-Low = 30 min delay to OFF
    In-Pulse = 30 minutes on  (Delay on Break)
       
10 0 1 0 In-High = 10 sec delay to ON, In-Low = Instant OFF
     In < 10 seconds = never ON (Delay on Make)
       
10 2 1 2 In-High/Pulse = 10 sec delay to pulse, In-Low = 2 sec delay to pulse
10 0 1 2 In-High/Pulse = 10 sec delay to pulse, In-Low = nothing
0 10 1 2 In-High/Pulse = pulse, 10 second delay, pulse
10 10 1 3 Same as mode 2 but minutes instead of seconds
1 10 10 4 In-High/Pulse = 10 sec delay to ON, ON for 100 sec
10 0 1 4 In-High/Pulse = 10 sec delay to Toggle
1 60 1 5 In-Pulse = 1 min delay to ON, ON for 60 min
15 2 1 13 Off for 15 mins, ON for 2 mins, repeat while input ON

Example:  Setting delay-on to 5, then selecting display which reads 5, 3, 1, 1
 
 
Custom designs are not impossible, but all the timers above are the most versatile on the market today and fit most needs.
Other work in progress:
Custom projects and misc.
 
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