Time Delay Relays

MCY911 Series
Feature:

• DPDT 12 Amperes rating.

Definition:

Time delay is defined as the controlled period between the functioning of two events. A Time delay relay is a combination of an
electromechanical output relay and a control circuit. The control circuit is comprised of solid state components and timing circuits that
control operation of the relay and timing range. Typical time delay functions include on-delay, repeat cycle (starting off), interval,
off-delay, retriggerable one shot, repeat cycle (starting on), pulse generator, one shot, on / off delay, and memory latch. Each function
is explained in the table below. Time delay relays have a broad choice of timing ranges from less than one second to many days.
There are many choices of timing adjustments from calibrated external knobs, DIP switches, thumbwheel switches, or recessed
potentiometer. The output contacts on the electromechanical output relay are direct wired to the output terminals. The contact load
ratings are specified for each specific type of time delay relay.

Understanding the differences between all the functions available in time delay relays can sometimes be a daunting task.
When designing circuits using time delay relays questions such as:

“What initiates a time delay relay?”

“Does the timing start with the application or release of voltage?”

“When does the output relay come on?”

must be asked.

Time delay relays are simply control relays with a time delay built in. Their purpose is to control an event based on time. The
difference between relays and time delay relays is when the output contacts open and close: on a control relay, it happens when
voltage is applied and removed from the coil; on time delay relays, the contacts will open or close before or after a pre-selected,
timed interval.

Typically, time delay relays are initiated or triggered by one of two methods:
• Application of input voltage (On Delay, Interval On, Flasher, Repeat Cycle, Delayed Interval and Interval / Flasher).
• Opening or closing of a trigger signal (Off Delay, Single Shot and Watchdog).

These trigger signals can be one of two designs:

• A control switch (dry contact), i.e., limit switch, push button, float switch, etc.
• Voltage (commonly known as a power trigger).

To help understand, some definitions are important:

Input Voltage : Control voltage applied to the input terminals (see wiring diagrams below). Depending on the function, input voltage
will either initiate the unit or make it ready to initiate when a trigger signal is applied.

Trigger Signal : On certain timing functions, a trigger signal is used to initiate the unit after input voltage has been applied. As noted
above, this trigger signal can either be a control switch (dry contact switch) or a power trigger (voltage).

Output (Load) : Every time delay relay has an internal relay (usually mechanical) with contacts that open and close to control the
load. They are represented by the dotted lines in the wiring diagrams. Note that the user must provide the voltage to power the load
being switched by the output contacts of the time delay relay.

The following tables contain both written and visual descriptions on how the common timing functions operate. A Timing Chart shows
the relationship between Input Voltage, Trigger Signal (if present) and Output Contacts.

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MCY911 Series
Function Definition Table
Function Operation Timing Chart

When the input voltage U is applied, timing delay t begins. Relay

A. On Delay contacts R change state after time delay is complete. Contacts R
Power On return to their shelf state when input voltage U is removed. Trigger
switch is not used in this function.

When input voltage U is applied, time delay t begins. When time

B. Repeat Cycle delay t is complete, relay contacts R change state for time delay t.
Starting Off This cycle will repeat until input voltage U is removed. Trigger switch
is not used in this function.

When input voltage U is applied, relay contacts R change state

immediately and timing cycle begins. When time delay is complete,
C. Interval Power
contacts return to shelf state. When input voltage U is removed,
On
contacts will also return to their shelf state. Trigger switch is not used
in this function.

Input voltage U must be applied continuously. When trigger switch S

is closed, relay contacts R change state. When trigger switch S is
opened, delay t begins. When delay t is complete, contacts R return
D. Off Delay to their shelf state. If trigger switch S is closed before time delay t is
S Break complete, then time is reset. When trigger switch S is opened, the
delay begins again, and relay contacts R remain in their energized
state. If input voltage U is removed, relay contacts R return to their
shelf state.
Upon application of input voltage U, the relay is ready to accept
trigger signal S. Upon application of the trigger signal S, the relay
contacts R transfer and the preset time t begins. At the end of the
E. Retriggerable preset time t, the relay contacts R return to their normal condition
One Shot unless the trigger switch S is opened and closed prior to time out t
(before preset time elapses). Continuous cycling of the trigger switch
S at a rate faster than the preset time will cause the relay contacts R
to remain closed. If input voltage U is removed, relay contacts R
return to their shelf state.
When input voltage U is applied, relay contacts R change state
immediately and time delay t begins. When time delay t is complete,
F. Repeat Cycle
contacts return to their shelf state for time delay t. This cycle will
Starting On
repeat until input voltage U is removed. Trigger switch is not used in
this function.

Upon application of input voltage U, a single output pulse of 0.5

G. Pulse
seconds is delivered to relay after time delay t. Power must be
Generator
removed and reapplied to repeat pulse. Trigger switch is not used in
this function.

Upon application of input voltage U, the relay is ready to accept

trigger signal S. Upon application of the trigger signal S, the relay
H. One Shot contacts R transfer and the preset time t begins. During time-out, the
trigger signal S is ignored. The relay resets by applying the trigger
switch S when the relay is not energized.

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MCY911 Series
Function Definition Table
Function Operation Timing Chart

Input voltage U must be applied continuously. When trigger switch S

I. On / Off Delay is closed, time delay t begins. When time delay t is complete, relay
S Make / Break contacts R change state and remain transferred until trigger switch S
is opened. If input voltage U is removed, relay contacts R return to
their shelf state.

Input voltage U must be applied continuously. Output changes state

J. Memory Latch
with every trigger switch S closure. If input voltage U is removed,
S Make
relay contacts R return to their shelf state.

U = Input Voltage, S = Trigger Switch, R = Relay Contacts, t = Time Delay

The MCY911 series is a dual-function, dual-voltage time delay relay that offers a wide timing range. This cost sensitive timer features
DIP switches that allow the user to set the function modes and choose between eight separate time scales. The knob on top is used
for fine tuning the time setting. This dual adjustment design allows for supreme flexibility and timing accuracy. The dual LEDs allow
the user to know when power is present at the coil and when the output is energized.

The MCY911-13O series features both On Delay and Interval functions, in contrast the MCY911-13R series has the capability of
handling the Off Delay and Retriggerable One Shot functions.

• Dual voltage coils eliminate the need to specify AC or DC.

• The two LED status indicators; indicate status at a glance. The green LED is on when power is applied to the input terminals. The
red LED blinks during timeout and is on when the output is energized.
• Integrated DIP switch simplifies the programming of the functions and timing.
• Colour and appearance designed for high visibility in all environments.

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MCY911 Series

Recessed Potentiometer
Input Indication for Fine Tuning the
Green LED Timing Setting

Selecting Time Ranges

Output
Indication Digital Switch Position
Time Range
Red LED II III IV
0.1 to 1 s OFF OFF OFF
1 to 10 s OFF OFF ON
10 to 100 s OFF ON OFF
DIP Switch for 0.1 to 1 min OFF ON ON
Function / Timing
1 to 10 mins ON OFF OFF
10 to 100 mins ON OFF ON
0.1 to 1 hr ON ON OFF
1 to 10 hrs ON ON ON
General Specifications (at 25°C)
Output Characteristics Units MCY911-13O MCY911-13R

Number and Type of Contacts - - DPDT DPDT

Contact Material - - Silver Alloy Silver Alloy
- V 240 AC, 50 / 60 Hz 240 AC, 50 / 60 Hz
- V 30 DC 30 DC
Switching Voltage - HP 1/3 at 120 V ac 1/3 at 120 V ac
- - 1/2 at 240 V ac 1/2 at 240 V ac
- Pilot Duty B300 B300
Minimum Switching Requirement - mA 100 100
Indication LED - Red Red
Input Characteristics
- - V ac - -
Operating Range % of Nominal - 80% to 110% 80% to 110%
AC VA 5 5
Maximum Consumption
DC W 2.5 2.5
Indication LED - Green Green
Timing Characteristics
Functions Available - - A, C D, E
Time Scales - - 8 8
Tolerance Mechanical Setting % 10 10

Repeatability Constant Voltage and Temperature % 1 1

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MCY911 Series
General Specifications (at 25°C)
Timing Characteristics Units MCY911-13O MCY911-13R

Reset Time Max. ms 150 150

Trigger Pulse Length Min. ms 50 50
Performance Characteristics
Operations at Rated Current
Electrical Life - 100,000 100,000
(Resistive)
Mechanical Life Unpowered - 10,000,000 10,000,000
Input to Contacts V 2,500 AC 2,500 AC
Dielectric Strength
Between Open Contacts V 1,000 AC 1,000 AC
Environment

Ambient Air Temperature Storage °C -20 to +85 -20 to +85

Around the Device
Operation °C -20 to +55 -20 to +55
Degree of Protection - - IP 40 IP 40
Weight - g 85 85

MCY911-13O / MCY911-13RB MCY911-13O / MCY911-13RP

Selecting Function
Function MCY911-13O Digital Switch Position

ON Delay OFF
Interval ON
Function MCY911-13R
OFF Delay OFF
Retriggerable One Shot ON

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MCY911 Series
Specification Table
Contact Rated Load
Input Voltage Timing Range Part Number
Configuration Current

8 Pin Octal Base - On Delay / Interval

12 V ac / V dc 0.1 s to 10 hrs DPDT 12 Amperes MCY911-13OP-12 A

24 V ac / V dc 0.1 s to 10 hrs DPDT 12 Amperes MCY911-13OP-24 A

120 V ac / V dc 0.1 s to 10 hrs DPDT 12 Amperes MCY911-13OP-120 A

11 Pin Octal Base - Off Delay / Retriggerable One Shot

12 V ac / V dc 0.1 s to 10 hrs DPDT 12 Amperes MCY911-13RP-12 A

24 V ac / V dc 0.1 s to 10 hrs DPDT 12 Amperes MCY911-13RP-24 A

120 V ac / V dc 0.1 s to 10 hrs DPDT 12 Amperes MCY911-13RP-120 A

8 Blade Square Base - On Delay / Interval

24 V ac / V dc 0.1 s to 10 hrs DPDT 12 Amperes MCY911-13OB-24 A

120 V ac / V dc 0.1 s to 10 hrs DPDT 12 Amperes MCY911-13OB-120 A

11 Blade Square Base - Off Delay / Retriggerable One Shot

24 V ac / V dc 0.1 s to 10 hrs DPDT 12 Amperes MCY911-13RB-24 A

120 V ac / V dc 0.1 s to 10 hrs DPDT 12 Amperes MCY911-13RB-120 A

Wiring Diagrams

MCY911-13OP MCY911-13RP MCY911-13OB MCY911-13RB

Input Input
ON Delay OFF Delay
NEMA NEMA
ON Delay OFF Delay IEC IEC

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MCY911 Series

Input Indication
Green LED

Output Recessed Potentiometer

Indication for Fine Tuning the
Red LED Timing Setting

DIP Switch for

Function / Timing

MCY911-13O / MCY911-13RB

Dimensions : Inches (Millimetres)

Note: Terminal Size is 0.187 × 0.02 (4.75 × 0.508).

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