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### What are Time Switches?

A time switch, also known as a digital timer or an electronic timer, is a device that controls an electric switch. The time switch is an electronic device that controls the 'on' and 'off' timing of electrical equipment.

The electronic timer switch can be built into an existing power circuit and connected to the mains power, including a relay or a [contactor](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/automation-control-gear/contactors-auxiliary-contacts/contactors/). Alternatively, a plug in timer switch can be plugged into a wall socket with an appliance then plugged into the timer, or built-in to the piece of equipment itself.

Time Switches are useful in industrial and domestic settings, therfore, there are different ranges and types of Time Switches depending on the requirement and they are an ideal way of cutting energy costs by only consuming electricity when required.

### Plug-in Time Switches

Plug-in time switches are available as a digital timer, meaning they often feature a memory that allows the time to be set for a specific time during a 24-hour period, or for multiple times to be set. Mechanical timers, on the other hand, represent a specific period such as 15-minute intervals.

### Lighting Timers

Timers for both internal and external lights known as a lighting timer are ideal when used for home safety or business safety purposes as a deterrent to potential opportunists or burglars. You can programme your timer to switch the lights 'on' and 'off' at a certain hour of the day, giving you complete control and making it look as if you are at home or in the building.

Many household items are run by time switches, for example, central heating and hot water pre-set to switch 'on' and 'off' at a certain hour each day, or a slow cooker pre-set to cook for a certain number of hours to ensure your dinner is ready for you when you arrive home after a day at work or a day out.

### DIN Rail Time Switches

DIN rail time switches are controlled by a timer and are ideal in helping to save energy. They only switch on the power when it is needed, such as in irrigation systems, switching lights on in unoccupied buildings and water pumps. They are used a lot in factory settings where automatic machinery needs to be turned on/ off accordingly at specific times, as well as for barrier control and shift-change sirens in manufacturing plants.

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<p>Dold are a renowned, innovative supplier within the field of timer technology. Dold timers can be used in industry and building technology.</p><p>We offer a range of Dold time switches, these time switches are an ideal way of saving both energy and money by avoiding using excess lighting and other electricity consumers. Dold timers can be used in a variety of applications and settings such as a timer light switch on staircases, hallways, and courtyard lighting to a time switch on a bathroom ventilation fan dependent upon your individual requirements.</p><h2>Benefits of a Time Switch</h2><ul><li>Turning lights on or off at specific times of the day</li><li>Safety aspect </li><li>Convenience, you no longer need to remember to switch off lights</li><li>Saves costs by only having lights on for a limited period of timer</li><li>Energy costs are reduced by limiting unnecessary electricity use</li></ul>

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Reduce your energy consumption easily with ABB digital time switches. Control your heating, ventilation, lighting, and the watering of your garden with ease, so that only the energy that is needed is used. ABB are a market leading manufacturer who specialise in process automation, electrification, and robotics, offering high-quality components including time switches. Customise your energy consumption today with ABB time switches.<h2>What are time switches?</h2>A time switch is an electronic device that controls an electric switch. They are also sometimes referred to as an electric timer or a digital timer. ABB have designed time switches with reliable electromechanical timing elements to help you to cut your energy consumption, as the devices can effectively control the 'on' and 'off' timing of electrical components.<h2>Applications</h2>ABB time switches are useful in many domestic and industrial settings, including:<ul><li> Manufacturing equipment </li><li> Heating and cooling systems </li><li> Office lighting </li><li> Outdoor lighting, including gardens and street lighting </li><li> Aquarium lighting </li><li> Agricultural irrigation systems </li><li> Ventilation systems </li></ul>

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