Timer

[Member No 1]

When setting up a timer, let's say for 1 minute, does it run for only that minute or until the end of the minute?

Current controller, basic programming as an example.
Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If Time 12:00 to 12:01 Then ON - This will turn the outlet on from 12:00pm until 12:01:59. Not jut the one minute you programmed in.
It will run until the end (59 seconds) of the second minute.

My question is, when setting the same time schedule in the P4, will it run for 1 minute or 1 minute and 59 seconds?

 

[Vinny@GHLUSA Verified Sponsor]

It works like any standard timer and runs to how ever long you tell it to run.
12:00 PM - 12:01 PM will run for 1 minute.

 

[Member No 1]

Thanks Vinny!

 

[vangvace]

On a side note, I use a 1 minute timer for my clarisea filter to reset its internal timer.

 

[Member No 1]

I set up a timer to stir my Kalk Rx for 15 seconds every 6 hours.
At what time does the first cycle start? 12:00am?

 

[Vinny@GHLUSA Verified Sponsor]

That is not the correct Timer mode to use.

You need to use the mode SHORT. That will allow you to specify the times and duration of the timer when you want to activate for only a few seconds.

More info on the timer modes can be found in the P4 Programming Manual.

 

[Member No 1]

That is not the correct Timer mode to use.

You need to use the mode SHORT. That will allow you to specify the times and duration of the timer when you want to activate for only a few seconds.

More info on the timer modes can be found in the P4 Programming Manual.

Thanks Vinny, that was much easier. The other was an example I saw here.