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How Can a Multifunction Time Relay Support Industrial Control Applications in Germany?

Discover how the SZRM1 Multifunction Time Relay supports German industrial automation with Delay ON/OFF, cyclic control, and 0.06 s–30 h timing for control panels, machines, pumps, fans, and auxiliary circuits.
Sep 1st,2026 7 Views

German machine construction and automation engineers often need precise time control of motors, connectors, pumps, fans and auxiliary appliances. A Multifunction Time Relay can coordinate on and off and cyclic operation, while reducing the need for several separate timers.

The SZRM1 offers Delay ON, Delay OFF, Equal ON/OFF ON-start-flasher and Equal ON/OFF OFF-start-flasher functions with an adjustable time range of 0.06 s to 30 h.


1. What were the problems of the German engineers during the period?


Industrial appliances often require motors, connectors, and auxiliary devices to operate in a certain order. Without proper time control, simultaneous switching can increase wiring complexity and complicate management of control systems.


2. How can the SZRM1 control cabinets and control machines?


2.1 Start delay on command panels


The SZRM1 can serve as a multifunction timer relay for control panel applications such as:

  • Delay in engine start
  • Mechanization of the counter
  • Machine start sequencing
  • Cooling fan activation
  • Help Management Control

For engineers looking for a DIN rail multifunction time relay, the SZRM1 offers a compact solution for the integration of the chronometer function in industrial control cabinets.

2.2 Machine sequence control


Production facilities usually follow a sequence such as:

Main power ON → Start of auxiliary system → Start of engine after delay → Cooling system works.

The Multifunction Time Relay SZRM1 can ensure the necessary delay between these steps and is therefore suitable as a timer relay for machine control.

Multifunction Time Relay

3. How to use SZRM1 for pumps and fans?

3.1 Pump operating time


Pumps may require delayed start or stop for coordination with valves, motors, or other devices.

  • Typical applications include:
  • Water purification systems
  • Industrial pumps
  • Apparatus of use
  • Control circuits with several pumps

With the Delay ON and Delay OFF functions, the SZRM1 can act as an on delay off delay timer relay for these applications.


3.2 Fan control and ventilation


Cooling and ventilation fans should continue to operate frequently after the main machine stops.

The SZRM1 can:

  • Taxschrank Refrigeration
  • Ventilation facilities
  • Ventilation machines
  • HVAC Help Areas
  • refrigeration by compressor

A Multifunction Time Relay can keep the load active for a certain period before the stop.

Multifunction Time Relay

4. How does the SZRM1 support cyclical industrial processes?


4.1 ON/OFF repeatable function


Some industrial appliances require repeated work at certain intervals of time.

Examples are:

  • Interruption pump
  • Periodic ventilation
  • Signal Alert
  • Renewable machine cycles

The SZRM1 offers uniform ON/OFF modes with ON-start or OFF-start and is therefore suitable as a multifunction time relay for industrial automation.


4.2 Flexible times


The SZRM1 supports times from approximately 0.06 seconds to 30 hours with short delays and longer operating cycles. The catalogue also describes the 20A/250VAC contacts and adjustment accuracy of ±3%.

Multifunction Time Relay

5. Why choose the SZRM1 for industrial time control?


The SZRM1 combines delay and cycle time functions in a compact appliance and is therefore suitable for control cabinets, machines, pumps, fans and auxiliary systems.

For German industrial projects that require flexible time control, you can contact ATST to discuss the appropriate configuration of the SZRM1.

Compay: WENZHOU HEYI ELECTRICAL CO.,LTD
Brand: HEYI/ASCT
Contact: Bethy
E-mail: heyi@heyiele.com
Tel: 86-13968747975