Ric
Cantree Member
What can I install to cause a slight delay on each function of my rotary switches? That way when the switch is spun around it is not initiating each function along the way.
No... I think they were around 20 bucks each, maybe 15. I only have one per bay, I have it set to a 1 second delay on when any HP function is selected. It does not stop & restart the pump when they switch from soap to rinse.PaulLovesJamie, you probably used a standard on-delay relay. They're not cheap, around $100 each last time I checked, and if someone switches quickly from soap to rinse the pump will still stop and restart. The IDX relay is under $50 and is on/off delay, and I believe they have both 1-second and 2-second delay models.
Dixmor timers only delay the start of the cycle. There's nothing at all about them that affect the rotary switch outputs.galen said:This is a function that you may already have at no extra cost. Some timers already have this delay feature programed in them. You just program it in, while performing the setup of the timer. Dixmore has this feature.
Yes your right Mep. I have this on my Dixmors and I thought the delay timer on the rotary was with the Dimor also. Got to looking because I remember doing this several years ago. When I was typing last night I thought it was in the timer. But after looking at it today. I saw that I was wrong. I added the delay with a delay timer that I mounted in the equipment room on the wash stand. It's a small delay timer with a little dial on it to adjust the delay time. I think it ranges from 1 sec. to 30 sec. I reccommend getting the timer with a smaller range. So it's easier to set. If I can remember, I'll take a picture of it and how I have it wired in to the pump stand. Its been a long evening. I'm just now getting home from fixing the auto. Really weird one this time. After the customer washed the exit sign stayed on. Would not reset for the next customer. Found a wire that had worked loose on the relay that powers the sign. ugh!!Dixmor timers only delay the start of the cycle. There's nothing at all about them that affect the rotary switch outputs.
Sorry, didnt get to the wash until late last night, forgot to look.Is it this one:
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/2A560
I only see a 120 volt model, but I've seen these in D&S equipment.
I found them hereThis is the one I have:
http://www.icmcontrols.com/products/product.php?prod_pk=95
It's an ICM digit select, model ICM103.
I dont see it in any of the online catalogs though... cant remember where I got it, will have to dig out receipts if I can find them.
Explain "touchy". Did you simply install it by cutting it into the switched 24v line?I have the icm 102 they work fine but are touchy.
John,I am in the same boat as Ric and need to get something in quick. Will I need to have a separate one for each product? I would like to have them on my HP functions and my FB solenoid.