Staircase Timers
A staircase timer is a time-adjustable switching device that turns lighting on when a button is pressed and switches it off automatically when the set time has elapsed. It is used with floor buttons in common areas such as apartment staircases, corridors, parking lots and basements to prevent lights from being left on. The category includes ABB E 232 series staircase timers; the product data states a 230 V AC control voltage, 3- or 4-conductor connection, and separate load values for incandescent, fluorescent and LED lamps. Choose the staircase timer according to whether the building's installation is 3- or 4-conductor, the lamp type and total lamp power, the number of illuminated buttons and the time setting range. The permitted load for LED lamps is markedly lower than the incandescent value; base your calculation on the LED row in the manufacturer data. A staircase timer switches off automatically at the end of the time; it must not be confused with an impulse relay, which changes position with every press and does not count time.
Products
- Schneider Electric 15363 MIN electromechanical staircase timer, 1-7dak adjustable, 16A contact output — Schneider Electric · SKU: 15363 · TRY 2,752.19 · Made to order
How to choose Staircase Timers
A staircase timer is a time-adjustable switching device that turns lighting on when a button is pressed and switches it off automatically when the set time has elapsed. It is used with floor buttons in common areas such as apartment staircases, corridors, parking lots and basements to prevent lights from being left on.
- Separate sensing, motion control, logic processing and operator interface requirements.
- Select signal type, supply voltage, communication protocol and I/O count for the machine network.
- Verify housing size, sensing distance and PNP/NPN output polarity against the PLC input card.
Frequently asked questions
What is Staircase Timers and where is it used?
A staircase timer is a time-adjustable switching device that turns lighting on when a button is pressed and switches it off automatically when the set time has elapsed. It is used with floor buttons in common areas such as apartment staircases, corridors, parking lots and basements to prevent lights from being left on.
What should I compare when choosing Staircase Timers?
Choose the staircase timer according to whether the building's installation is 3- or 4-conductor, the lamp type and total lamp power, the number of illuminated buttons and the time setting range.
Where can I find technical details for Staircase Timers products?
A staircase timer switches off automatically at the end of the time; it must not be confused with an impulse relay, which changes position with every press and does not count time.