{"product_id":"omron-h3cr-a8e-100-240vc-h3cr-series-solid-state-timer","title":"Omron H3CR-A8E 100\/240VC H3CR Series Solid-State Timer","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eProviding reliable timing control within industrial control panels, the \u003cstrong\u003eOmron H3CR-A8E 100\/240VC\u003c\/strong\u003e solid-state timer is engineered for precision sequencing and delay operations. This 8-pin model features a unique output configuration combining a \u003cstrong\u003etime-limit SPDT contact\u003c\/strong\u003e with an \u003cstrong\u003einstantaneous SPDT contact\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing for immediate secondary circuit activation upon power-up alongside delayed system execution. With its broad operating range and robust electrical design, it serves as a core coordination component in motor starters, conveyor systems, and sequential machine logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0; padding-bottom: 0.25rem;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Contact Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrates 1 SPDT time-limit output and 1 SPDT instantaneous output for advanced sequence initiation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Operating Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide timing selection from 0.05 seconds to 300 hours across multiple field-selectable ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Supply Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operates reliably on fluctuating AC grids from 100 to 240 VAC (50\/60 Hz).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Plug-In Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses an 8-pin circular octal base compatible with standard industrial sockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear Diagnostic Indicators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front-panel LEDs provide instant visual verification of power input and contact state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0; padding-bottom: 0.25rem;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor Starter Star-Delta Transitions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manages transient transition delays to prevent mechanical damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConveyor System Sequencing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schedules sequential belt initialization to avoid electrical surge stacking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine Tool Automation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interlocks auxiliary lubrication or cooling pumps with spindle delays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHVAC Damper Interlocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Synchronizes fan activation with automated damper opening cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0; padding-bottom: 0.25rem;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eOmron\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eH3CR-A8E 100\/240VC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e100 to 240 VAC (50\/60 Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePin Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e8 Pins (Octal Base)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOutput Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eSPDT Time-limit (1c) + SPDT Instantaneous (1c)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eContact Rating (Resistive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e5 A at 250 VAC \/ 30 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTime Setting Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e0.05 s to 300 h (selectable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eReset Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e0.1 s maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAmbient Operating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e-10 to 55 degC (with no icing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e0.25 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePackage Dimensions (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e100 mm x 60 mm x 60 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0; padding-bottom: 0.25rem;\"\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal Pin\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFunction \/ Circuit Assignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePin 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003ePower Supply Input (L1 \/ Neutral Phase)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePin 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003ePower Supply Input (L2 \/ Line Phase)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePin 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eInstantaneous Contact - Common (COM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePin 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eInstantaneous Contact - Normally Open (NO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePin 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eInstantaneous Contact - Normally Closed (NC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePin 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eTime-Limit Contact - Common (COM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePin 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eTime-Limit Contact - Normally Open (NO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePin 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eTime-Limit Contact - Normally Closed (NC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0; padding-bottom: 0.25rem;\"\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe H3CR-A8E model is specifically chosen when a fast bypass or control path initialization is required alongside a delayed circuit. If replacing this unit with a standard H3CR-A8, note that the standard A8 model utilizes both SPDT contacts as time-limit delayed outputs. Substituting an A8E with an A8 without modifying the terminal base wiring will disable instantaneous functionality, causing interlocking or immediate auxiliary component startup to fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen switching inductive loads such as solenoid valves or heavy contactor coils, ensure that external surge suppressors (RC networks for AC, snubbing diodes for DC) are placed across the load. Switching unsuppressed inductive loads leads to high contact arcing, drastically reducing the H3CR-A8E’s internal relays' life expectancy and inducing EMI into neighboring PLC input modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eAlways utilize Omron-approved sockets (such as P2CF-08 for surface\/DIN rail mounting, or P3G-08 for back-connecting panel mounts). Maintain terminal screw torques between 0.78 and 1.18 N-m to prevent thread stripping while ensuring vibration-proof mechanical connection of field conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0; padding-bottom: 0.25rem;\"\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eDe-energize all power feeding the socket and adjacent wiring panels before inserting, removing, or setting the H3CR-A8E timer unit. Failure to observe this safety measure can result in severe shock hazard, terminal tracking, or destruction of internal electronic components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 1.75rem; height: 1.75rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSelect Time Range \u0026amp; Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjust the front-panel dial and scaling switches to configure the precise target delay setting before physical installation.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 1.75rem; height: 1.75rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSocket Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snugly snap the selected P2CF-08 mounting socket onto the standard 35 mm DIN rail inside the enclosure.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 1.75rem; height: 1.75rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eInsert \u0026amp; Lock Timer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Align the center orientation key of the 8-pin base with the socket keyway, push down firmly until seated, and secure with the Y92H-8 hold-down clips.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Omron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53077917335915,"sku":"H3CR-A8E 100\/240VC","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/h3cr-a8e100240vc-t1wonckdamv.png?v=1775733819","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/ru\/products\/omron-h3cr-a8e-100-240vc-h3cr-series-solid-state-timer","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}