Spring-Wound Timers | McMaster-Carr

	Switching Voltage Switching Voltage

	Switching Current Switching Current

10A

20A

28A

	With Override With Override

Without Override

With Override

	Maximum Set Time Maximum Set Time

	Knob Color Knob Color

	Ivory
	White
	Black

	Number of Circuits Controlled Number of Circuits Controlled

	Switch Starting Position Switch Starting Position

1 Off (Normally Open)

1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On
(Normally Closed)

	Minimum Set Time Minimum Set Time

	For Outlet Box Type For Outlet Box Type

1 Device (1 Gang)

2 Device (2 Gang)

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

CSA

	Power Power

1 hp @ 120 V AC

1 hp @ 240 V AC

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Maximum Timer Duration Maximum Timer Duration

30 min.

60 min.

	Case Material Case Material

Plastic

Metal

	Case Color Case Color

	Black
	White

	Timing Functions Timing Functions

Count Down

Count Up

Pause

	Height Height

3 1/4"

3 1/2"

3 3/4"

	Width Width

2 3/4"

3 3/4"

	Depth Depth

2 1/2"

2 3/4"

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About Timing Functions

Wall-Mount Timer Switches

Use these switches in place of standard wall switches to automatically turn electrical equipment on or off after a set interval of time. They’re often used with lights.

Switches with override can bypass the automatic shut-off.

Knob

Without Override
No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	Switching Current @ Voltage	Set Time	For Outlet Box Type	Wire Connection Type	Choose a Knob Color		Each
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	40 sec.-5 min.	1 Device (1 Gang)	Screw Terminals	Ivory, White	0000000	000000
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	1 min.-30 min.	1 Device (1 Gang)	Screw Terminals	Ivory, White	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	10 min.-60 min.	1 Device (1 Gang)	Screw Terminals	Ivory, White	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	1 hrs.-6 hrs.	1 Device (1 Gang)	Screw Terminals	Ivory, White	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	2 hrs.-12 hrs.	1 Device (1 Gang)	Screw Terminals	Ivory, White	0000000	00000
With Override
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	1 min.-30 min.	1 Device (1 Gang)	Screw Terminals	Ivory, White	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	10 min.-60 min.	1 Device (1 Gang)	Screw Terminals	Ivory, White	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	1 hrs.-6 hrs.	1 Device (1 Gang)	Screw Terminals	Ivory, White	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	2 hrs.-12 hrs.	1 Device (1 Gang)	Screw Terminals	Ivory, White	0000000	00000

White Replacement Knob	0000000	Each	00000
Ivory Replacement Knob	0000000	Each	0000

Knob and Silver Plastic Wall Plate

Knob and Wall Plate

Without Override
No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	Switching Current @ Voltage	Set Time	For Outlet Box Type	Wire Connection Type	Knob Color		Each
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	1 min.-5 min.	1 Device (1 Gang)	Screw Terminals	Ivory	000000	000000
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	4 min.-30 min.	1 Device (1 Gang)	Screw Terminals	Ivory	000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	10 min.-60 min.	1 Device (1 Gang)	Screw Terminals	Ivory	000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	1 hrs.-6 hrs.	1 Device (1 Gang)	Screw Terminals	Ivory	000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	2 hrs.-12 hrs.	1 Device (1 Gang)	Screw Terminals	Ivory	0000000	00000
With Override
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	1 min.-5 min.	1 Device (1 Gang)	Screw Terminals	Ivory	000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	4 min.-30 min.	1 Device (1 Gang)	Screw Terminals	Ivory	000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	10 min.-60 min.	1 Device (1 Gang)	Screw Terminals	Ivory	000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	1 hrs.-6 hrs.	1 Device (1 Gang)	Screw Terminals	Ivory	000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	2 hrs.-12 hrs.	1 Device (1 Gang)	Screw Terminals	Ivory	000000	00000

Replacement Knob

0000000

Each

00000

High-Current Wall-Mount Timer Switches

Control equipment with high currents such as air conditioners, heaters, and ventilating equipment. They automatically turn electrical equipment on or off after a set interval of time.

Switches with override can bypass the automatic shut-off.

With Override
No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	Switching Current @ Voltage	Horsepower @ Switching Voltage	Set Time	For Outlet Box Type	Includes	Wire Connection Type		Each
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	28 A @ 120 V AC/240 V AC	1 hp @ 120 V AC, 1 hp @ 240 V AC	1 min.-1 hrs.	2 Device (2 Gang)	Steel Wall Plate	Screw Terminals	0000000	0000000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	28 A @ 120 V AC/240 V AC	1 hp @ 120 V AC, 1 hp @ 240 V AC	15 min.-12 hrs.	2 Device (2 Gang)	Steel Wall Plate	Screw Terminals	0000000	000000
2	1 Off (Normally Open)	28 A @ 120 V AC/240 V AC	1 hp @ 120 V AC, 1 hp @ 240 V AC	1 min.-1 hrs.	2 Device (2 Gang)	Steel Wall Plate	Screw Terminals	0000000	000000
2	1 Off (Normally Open)	28 A @ 120 V AC/240 V AC	1 hp @ 120 V AC, 1 hp @ 240 V AC	15 min.-12 hrs.	2 Device (2 Gang)	Steel Wall Plate	Screw Terminals	0000000	000000
Without Override
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	28 A @ 120 V AC/240 V AC	1 hp @ 120 V AC, 1 hp @ 240 V AC	1 min.-1 hrs.	2 Device (2 Gang)	Steel Wall Plate	Screw Terminals	0000000	000000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	28 A @ 120 V AC/240 V AC	1 hp @ 120 V AC, 1 hp @ 240 V AC	15 min.-12 hrs.	2 Device (2 Gang)	Steel Wall Plate	Screw Terminals	0000000	000000
2	1 Off (Normally Open)	28 A @ 120 V AC/240 V AC	1 hp @ 120 V AC, 1 hp @ 240 V AC	1 min.-1 hrs.	2 Device (2 Gang)	Steel Wall Plate	Screw Terminals	0000000	000000
2	1 Off (Normally Open)	28 A @ 120 V AC/240 V AC	1 hp @ 120 V AC, 1 hp @ 240 V AC	15 min.-12 hrs.	2 Device (2 Gang)	Steel Wall Plate	Screw Terminals	0000000	000000

Replacement Knob

0000000

Each

00000

Timer Switches

Automatically turn electrical equipment off after a set interval of time. Use the three-prong outlet to plug a device directly into the switch.

Switching Current @ Voltage	Set Time, min.	No. of Outlets	Cord Lg., ft.	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.		Each
10 A @ 125 V AC	0-30	1	6	3 1/4"	2 3/4"	2 3/4"	0000000	0000000
10 A @ 125 V AC	0-60	1	6	3 1/4"	2 3/4"	2 3/4"	0000000	000000

Analog Timers

									Case
	Timing Functions	Max. No. of Events	Max. Timer Duration, min.	Resolution	Max. Alarm Duration	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Material	Color	Power Source	Features		Each
A	Count Down	1	60	1 min.	1 sec.	3 3/4"	3 3/4"	2"	Plastic	White	Spring Wound	Alarm	0000000	000000
B	Count Down	1	30	1 min.	1 sec.	3 1/2"	3"	2 1/2"	Plastic	Black	Spring Wound	Alarm	000000	00000
B	Count Down	1	60	1 min.	1 sec.	3 1/2"	3"	2 1/2"	Plastic	Black	Spring Wound	Alarm	000000	00000

Analog Stopwatches

Metal

Plastic

Record one event from start to finish. These stopwatches have an inset dial that measures total time.

Stopwatch with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST has been tested to NIST standards to ensure accuracy.

Stopwatches
Timing Functions	Max. Timer Duration, min.	Accuracy	Case Material	Case Color	Lens Material		Each
Count Up, Pause	30	±1.5 sec./hr.	Chrome-Plated Metal	__	Plastic	0000000	000000
Count Up, Pause	60	±1.5 sec./hr.	Plastic	Black	Plastic	0000000	000000
Stopwatches with Calibration Certificate Traceable to NIST
Count Up, Pause	30	±1.5 sec./hr.	Chrome-Plated Metal	__	Plastic	0000000	000000