PM4H-A/S/M

PM4H-A
DIN48 SIZE
MULTI-RANGE ANALOG TIMER PM4H-S
PM4H-M
UL File No.: E122222 CSA File No.: LR39291
FEATURES
48
• Front panel of IP65 type is protected against water-splash and dust
1.890 • 100-240V AC free-voltage input, 48-125V DC type available
• Built-in Screw terminals
• Screw terminal type is used for easy wiring and reducing additional cost for
62.5 mm inch accessories.
48 2.461
1.890 • 8 different operation modes: (PM4H-A)
• Tube base with pin style terminals
Socket • Multiple time ranges — 1 s to 500 h (Max.)
mount Flush mount • Short body — 62.5mm 2.461 inch (screw terminal type)

PRODUCT TYPE
Contact Protective Rated
Type Operation mode Time range Terminal type Part No.
arrangement construction operating voltage
11 pin PM4HA-H-AC240VW
100 to 240V AC
Screw terminal PM4HA-H-AC240VSW
11 pin PM4HA-H-24VW
8 operation modes IP65 24V AC/DC
Screw terminal PM4HA-H-24VSW
• Pulse ON-delay
11 pin PM4HA-H-DC12VW
• Pulse Flicker 12V DC
• Pulse ON-flicker Relay Screw terminal PM4HA-H-DC12VSW
PM4H-A Timed-out
• Differential ON/OFF-delay (1) (2) 11 pin PM4HA-H-AC240V
• Signal OFF-delay 2 Form C 100 to 240V AC
Screw terminal PM4HA-H-AC240VS
• Pulse One-shot
11 pin PM4HA-H-24V
• Pulse One-cycle IP50 24V AC/DC
Screw terminal PM4HA-H-24VS
11 pin PM4HA-H-DC12V
12V DC
Screw terminal PM4HA-H-DC12VS
8 pin PM4HS-H-AC240VW
100 to 240V AC
Screw terminal PM4HS-H-AC240VSW
8 pin PM4HS-H-24VW
IP65 24V AC/DC
Screw terminal PM4HS-H-24VSW
8 pin PM4HS-H-DC12VW
Relay 16 selectable 12V DC
Screw terminal PM4HS-H-DC12VSW
PM4H-S Power ON-delay Timed-out ranges
2 Form C 8 pin PM4HS-H-AC240V
1s to 500h 100 to 240V AC
Screw terminal PM4HS-H-AC240VS
8 pin PM4HS-H-24V
IP50 24V AC/DC
Screw terminal PM4HS-H-24VS
8 pin PM4HS-H-DC12V
12V DC
Screw terminal PM4HS-H-DC12VS
8 pin PM4HM-H-AC240VW
100 to 240V AC
Screw terminal PM4HM-H-AC240VSW
8 pin PM4HM-H-24VW
IP65 24V AC/DC
5 operation modes Screw terminal PM4HM-H-24VSW
(With instantaneous contact) Relay 8 pin PM4HM-H-DC12VW
• Power ON-delay Timed-out 12V DC
Screw terminal PM4HM-H-DC12VSW
PM4H-M • Power Flicker 1 Form C
Instantaneous 8 pin PM4HM-H-AC240V
• Power ON-flicker 100 to 240V AC
• Power One-shot 1 Form C Screw terminal PM4HM-H-AC240VS
• Power One-cycle 8 pin PM4HM-H-24V
IP50 24V AC/DC
Screw terminal PM4HM-H-24VS
8 pin PM4HM-H-DC12V
12V DC
Screw terminal PM4HM-H-DC12VS
If you use this timer under harsh environment, please order above sealed type (IP65 type). IP65 type — Protection dust and water jet splay on the front face.
When ordering CE type, please order the Part No. with suffix CE. (e.g. PM4HA-H-AC240VWCE)

TIME RANGE
Time unit PM4H-A/PM4H-S/PM4H-M
sec min hrs 10h
Scale All types of PM4H timer have multi-time
1 0.1s to 1s 0.1 min to 1 min 0.1h to 1h 1.0h to 10h range.
5 0.5s to 5s 0.5 min to 5 min 0.5h to 5h 5h to 50h 16 time ranges are selectable.
Control
10 time range 1.0s to 10s 1.0 min to 10 min 1.0h to 10h 10h to 100h
1s to 500h (Max. range) is controlled.
50 5s to 50s 5 min to 50 min 5h to 50h 50h to 500h
Note: 0 setting is for instantaneous output operation.

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CHARACTERISTICS
Item Type PM4H-A PM4H-S PM4H-M
Rated operating voltage 100 to 240V AC, 12V DC, 24V AC/DC, 48 to 125V DC
Rated frequency 50/60Hz common (AC operating type)
Approx. 10VA (100 to 240V AC)
Rated power consumption Approx. 2.5VA (24V AC)
Approx. 2W (12V DC, 24V DC, 48 to 125V DC)
Output rating 5A 250V AC (resistive load)
Rating Pulse ON-delay
Power ON-delay
Pulse Flicker
Power Flicker
Pulse ON-Flicker
Power ON-flicker
Operating mode Differential ON/OFF-delay (1) (2) Power ON-delay
Power One-shot
Signal OFF-delay
Power One-cycle
Pulse One-shot
(with instantaneous contact)
Pulse One-cycle
Time range 1s to 500h (Max.) 16 time ranges switchable
Operating time fluctuation ±0.3% (power off time change at the range of 0.1s to 1h)
Time Setting error ±5% (Full-scale value)
accuracy
Note:) Voltage error ±0.5% (at the operating voltage changes between 85 to 110%)
Temperature error ±2% (at 20°C ambient temp. at the range of –10 to +50°C +14 to +122°F)
Timed-out 1 Form C
Contact arrangement Timed-out 2 Form C
Instantaneous 1 Form C
Contact
Contact resistance (Initial value) Max. 100mΩ (at 1A 6V DC)
Contact material Silver alloy Au flash on Silver alloy
Mechanical (contact) 2×107
Life
Electrical (contact) 105 (at rated control capacity)
Allowable operating voltage range 85 to 110% of rated operating voltage (at 20°C coil temp.)
Between live and dead metal parts
Between input and output
Insulation resistance (Initial value) Min. 100MΩ (At 500V DC)
Between contacts of different poles
Between contacts of same pole
Electrical
2,000Vrms for 1 min Between live and dead metal parts
function
2,000Vrms for 1 min Between input and output
Breakdown voltage (Initial value)
2,000Vrms for 1 min Between contacts of different poles
1,000Vrms for 1 min Between contacts of same pole
Min. power off time 100ms
Max. temperature rise 55°C 131°F 65°C 149°F
Functional Min. 98m/s2 (4 times on 3 axes)
Shock resistance
Mechanical Destructive Min. 980m/s2 (5 times on 3 axes)
function Functional 10 to 55Hz: 1 cycle/min double amplitude of 0.5mm (10min on 3 axes)
Vibration resistance
Destructive 10 to 55Hz: 1 cycle/min double amplitude of 0.75mm (1h on 3 axes)
Ambient temperature –10 to +50°C +14 to +122°F
Operating Ambient humidity Max. 85%RH
condition Atmospheric pressure 860 to 1,060hPa
Ripple factor (DC type) 20%
Protective construction IP65 on front panel (using rubber gasket ATC18002) <only for IP65 type>
Others 100g 3.527 oz (Pin type)
Weight
110g 3.880 oz (Screw terminal type)
Note: 1) Unless otherwise specified, the measurement conditions at the maximum scale time standard are specified to be the rated operating voltage (within 5% ripple
factor for DC), 20°C 68°F ambient temperature, and 1s power off time.
2) For the 1s range, the tolerance for each specification becomes ±10ms.

WIRING DIAGRAMS
PM4H-A PM4H-S
Pin type Screw terminal type Pin type Screw terminal type
• Timed-out 2 Form C • Timed-out contact 2 Form C • Timed-out 2 Form C • Timed-out 2 Form C
COM COM N.C. N.C. COM COM
N.O.

Reset Stop N.O.

input input N.O. N.C. N.C.
N.O. N.C. N.C. N.O. N.O. N.C. N.C. N.O.
Signal N.O.
input COM COM
COM Stop (–) (+)
COM input Operating (+) Operating (–)
Signal voltage
(–) Operating (+) input Reset voltage
Operating input
(+) voltage (–) 1) DC Type
voltage
PM4H-M
Type Pin Screw terminal
Pin type Screw terminal type
Connect the terminal  to
• Timed-out 1 Form C • Timed-out 1 Form C PM4H-A negative (–), and the terminal
• Instantaneous 1 Form C • Instantaneous 1 Form C  to positive (+). Connect the terminal x to
negative (–), and the terminal
COM COM Connect the terminal  to z to positive (+).
N.C. N.C. PM4H-S
N.O. negative (–), and the terminal
PM4H-M
 to positive (+).
N.O.
N.O. N.C. N.C. N.O. 2) Contact
COM
COM
(–) (+) (+) Operating (–)
Operating
voltage Timed-out contact Instantaneous contact
voltage
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PARTS NAME
PM4H-S PM4H-A PM4H-M
Power indicator LED Operation indicator LED
Hand
Time indicator window
Set dial

Time range indicator

Operation mode indicator

Time range selector Operation mode selector

Operation mode selector
16 time settings selectable Selectable from 8 operation modes
1 s to 500 h ON : Pulse ON-delay Selectable from 5 operation modes
1s 5s 10s 50s Instantaneous output area ON : Power ON-delay
FL : Pulse Flicker
1min 5min 10min 50min When the hand is in this area, FO : Pulse ON-flicker FL : Power flicker
1h 5h 10h 50h instantaneous operation starts. OF1 : Differential ON/OFF-delay (1) FO : Power ON-flicker
10h 50h 100h 500h SF : Signal OFF-delay OS : Power One-shot
OS : Pulse One-shot OC : Power One-cycle
OF2 : Differential ON/OFF-delay (2)
OC : Pulse One-cycle

DIMENSIONS mm inch

• PM4H-
Screw terminal type Pin type
(Flush mount) (Flush mount/Surface mount)
6.0 6.0
48 12.0 .236 62.5 48 12.0 .236 66.5
1.890 .472 2.461 1.890 .472 2.618 14.5
.571
∅1.614

∅1.614
44.5 44.5
∅41

48 48 ∅41
1.890 1.752 1.890 1.752
0 0

• Panel mount dimensions (with mounting frame)

Screw terminal type Pin type Socket (8 pin)
AT8-RR
When 11 pin timer is used, use the socket.
AT8-DP11
Rubber gasket Panel Rubber gasket Panel
ATC 18002 (attached) ATC 18002
Mounting frame Mounting frame
AT8-DA4 (attached) AT8-DA4
1.969

1.969

48 66 44.5 48 66
50

50

1.890 2.6 1.752 1.890 2.6

0 0

48 1 61.5 48 77
1.890 .039 2.421 1.890 3.031

• Surface mount dimensions • Panel cut out dimensions • Adjacent mounting

Socket mount (Pin type) Standard cut out dimensions are shown
below.
Use mounting frame (AT8-DA4) and rubber 45+0.6
0
gasket (ATC18002). 1.772+.024
0
Din rail socket
ATC18003 (8 pin)
ATC18004 (11 pin) 45+0.6 Min. 80
0 3.150 A
1.772+.024
0
45+0.6 A = (48×n–2.5)+0.6
0
0
1.772+.024 A = (1.890×n–.098)+.024
0
0
Mounting rail
AT8-DLA1
Note: 1. The proper thickness of mounting
Min. 80 3.150 panel is between 1 to 5mm.
95.3 (8 pin)
3.752 2. Adjacent mount is less water-resis-
tant.
101.0 (11 pin)
3.976

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OPERATION MODE The new settings
are valid after power OFF  ON  LED lighting LED flickering 
PM4H-A T: Setting time t1, t2, ta, tb<T t1+t2=T
Operation mode Operation Time chart
Turn the operation selector to ON . Power supply
ON
OFF
Power is applied continuously. When a start signal is applied, the ON ON ON
time cycle begins. The output contacts change state after the time Operation signal – OFF OFF

delay is completed. The contacts will return to their normal state ON

Reset – OFF
when a reset signal is applied or power is removed.
Pulse ON
(Note: When a stop signal is applied during timing operation, the time Stop – OFF
ON-delay
cycle stops. When a stop signal is removed, the time cycle begins.) T t1 t2
ON ON ON
Time out (N.O. contact) OFF OFF

OP. LED

POWER LED

Note: LED lighting or No LED lighting

Turn the operation selector to FL . ON
OFF
Power supply
Power is applied continuously. When a start signal is applied, the ON ON ON
time cycle begins but the output contacts remain in their normal state. Operation signal – OFF OFF OFF

When the time delay is completed, the output contacts change state ON
Reset – OFF
and next time cycle begins. When this time delay is completed, the
Pulse ON
output contacts return to their normal state. This cycle will repeat until – OFF
Flicker Stop
a reset signal is applied or power is removed. T T ta t1 t2 tb
FL (Note: When a stop signal is applied during timing operation, the time ON ON
cycle stops. When a stop signal is removed, the time cycle begins.) Time out (N.O. contact) OFF OFF

OP. LED

POWER LED

Note: LED lighting or No LED lighting

Turn the operation selector to FO . Power supply
ON
OFF
Power is applied continuously. When a start signal is applied, the out- ON ON ON
put contacts change state immediately and time cycle begins. When Operation signal – OFF OFF OFF

the time delay is completed, the output contacts change state and ON
Reset – OFF
next time cycle begins. When the time delay is completed, the output
Pulse ON
contacts return to the normal state. Stop – OFF
ON-flicker
This cycle will repeat until a reset signal is applied or power is T T ta t1 t2 T tb
FO removed. ON
OFF OFF
(Note: When a stop signal is applied during timing operation, the time Time out (N.O. contact)

cycle stops. When a stop signal is removed, the time cycle begins.) OP. LED

POWER LED

Turn the operation selector to OF1 . ON

OFF
Power supply
Power is applied continuously. When a start signal is applied, the out- ON ON
put contacts change state immediately and time cycle begins. The Operation signal – OFF OFF

output contacts change state after the timing cycle is completed. ON

Reset – OFF
When the start signal is removed, the output contacts change state
Differential ON
and time cycle starts again. If operation signal is turned ON or OFF Stop – OFF
ON/OFF-delay (1)
during timing operation, time cycle restart at that point. T t1 t2 ta tb
OF1 The output contacts will return to their normal state when a reset sig- ON ON ON
nal is applied or power is removed. Time out (N.O. contact) OFF OFF OFF

(Note: When a stop signals is applied during timing operation, the time OP. LED Restart
cycle stops. When a stop signal is removed, the time cycle begins.)
POWER LED

Note: LED lighting or No LED lighting

Turn the operation selector to SF . Power supply
ON
OFF
Power is applied continuously. When a start signal is applied, the out- ON ON
put contacts change state immediately. When the start signal is Operation signal – OFF OFF

removed the time cycle begins. The output contacts will return to their ON
Reset – OFF
normal state when the time delay is completed.
Signal ON
Reset will occur when a reset signal is applied or power is removed. Stop – OFF
OFF-delay
(Note: When a stop signal is applied during timing operation, the time T ta tb
SF cycle stops. When a stop signal is removed, the time cycle begins.) ON
Time out (N.O. contact) OFF

OP. LED

POWER LED

Note: LED lighting or No LED lighting

Note: Keep 0.1s or more for power off time.
Keep 0.05s or more for signal, stop, reset input time.
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Operation mode Operation Time chart
ON
Turn the operation selector to OS . Power supply OFF
Power is applied continuously. When a start signal is applied, the out- ON ON
put contacts change state immediately and time cycle begins. When Operation signal – OFF OFF

the time delay is completed, the output contacts return to their normal ON
Reset – OFF
state. The contacts will return to normal state when a reset signal is
Pulse ON
applied or power is removed. Stop – OFF
One-shot
(Note: When a stop signal is applied during timing operation, the time T T t1 t2 ta
OS cycle stops. When a stop signal is removed, the time cycle begins.) ON
Time out (N.O. contact) OFF

OP. LED

POWER LED

Note: LED lighting or No LED lighting

Turn the operation selector to OF2 . ON
OFF
Power supply
Power is applied continuously.
ON ON
When a start signal is applied, the time cycle begins but output con- Operation signal – OFF OFF

tacts remain in their normal state. The output contacts change state ON
Reset – OFF
after time delay is completed. When the start signal is removed the
Differential ON
time cycle begins. The output contacts return to their normal state Stop – OFF
ON/OFF-delay (2)
after time delay is completed. The start signal is applied or start sig- T t1 t2 ta tb
OF2 nal is removed while timing operation, the output contacts change ON ON
state and time cycle begins at this point. Time out (N.O. contact) OFF OFF

The contacts will return to their normal state when a reset signal is
OP. LED Restart
applied or power is removed.
POWER LED
(Note: When a stop signal is applied during timing operation, the time
cycle stops. When a stop signal is removed, the time cycle begins.) Note: LED lighting or No LED lighting
ON
Turn the operation selector to OC . Power supply OFF

Power is applied continuously. ON ON ON

Operation signal – OFF OFF OFF
When a start signal is applied, the time cycle begins but the output
ON ON
contacts remain in their normal state. The output contacts change Reset – OFF OFF

state for 0.8s after time delay is completed.

Pulse –
ON
OFF
Reset will occur when a reset signal is applied or power is removed. Stop
One-cycle
(Note: When a stop signal is applied during timing operation, the time T t T t1 t2 t ta

OC cycle stops. When a stop signal is removed, the time cycle begins.) ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Time out (N.O. contact)

OP. LED
POWER LED

One pulse time (t): Approx. 0.8s

Note: LED lighting or No LED lighting
Note: Keep 0.1s or more for power off time.
Keep 0.05s or more for signal, stop, reset input time.

OPERATION MODE  LED lighting LED flickering

PM4H-S T: Setting time 
Operation mode Operation Time chart
When power is applied continuously, the time cycle begins. The out-
put contacts change state after the time delay is completed. Power supply
ON
OFF

ON
T OFF
Time out (N.O. contact)
Power ON-delay
OP. LED

POWER LED

PM4H-M
Operation mode Operation Time chart
Power ON-delay Power ON-delay Power ON-delay
ON When power is applied continuously, the output contacts change ON

Power Flicker state. Power supply OFF

Reset will occur when power is removed. ON

FL PM4H-M timers does not have each input which is signal, reset and
Time out (N.O. contact) OFF

Power ON-flicker stop.

T

FO (As for other operation mode, refer to the operation mode of PM4H- Instantaneous contact (N.O. contact)
ON
OFF

Power One-shot A.)

OP. LED
OS
POWER LED
Power One-cycle
OC
Note: Keep 0.1s or more for power off time. PM4H-M timers do not have each input which is signal, reset and stop.
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PM4H-SD/SDM

DIN48 SIZE ANALOG

STAR ( )-DELTA () TIMERS PM4H-SD/SDM

UL File No.: E122222 FEATURES

CSA File No.: LR39291 • Select four types of time ranges between 0.2 s and 100 s on a single unit.
• Select between five types of time ranges between 0.04 s and 0.7 s for the -
switching times.
• There is a - switching indicator so you can check the operation at a
glance.
• The AC free power supply and shorter body make it easier to use.
48
1.890

mm inch
66.5
48 2.618
1.890

CHARACTERISTICS
Item Type PM4H-SD/SDM
Rated operating voltage 100 to 240V AC, 24V AC
Rated frequency 50/60Hz common
Approx. 10VA (100 to 240V AC)
Rated power consumption
Approx. 2.5VA (24V AC)
Rating
Output rating 5A 250V AC (resistive load)
Operation mode - star-delta switching (Power ON-delay)
operation control time range 2s to 100s, 4 time ranges switchable
- switching time 0.04, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7s (5 time range selectable)
Operation time fluctuation ±0.3% (power off time change at the range of 0.5s to 1h)
Time Setting error ±5% (Full-scale value)
accuracy
Note:) Voltage error ±0.5% (at the operating voltage changes between 85 to 110%)
Temperature error ±2% (at 20°C ambient temp. at the range of –10 to +50°C +14 to +122°F)
Star ( ) side: Timed-out 1 Form A Delta () side: Timed-out 1 Form A
Contact arrangement
Instantaneous: 1 Form A (Instantaneous for SDM type only)
Contact
Contact resistance (Initial value) Max. 100mΩ (at 1A 6V DC)
Contact material Au flash on Silver alloy
Mechanical (contact) 2×107
Life
Electrical (contact) 105 (at rated control capacity)
Allowable operating voltage range 85 to 110% of rated operating voltage (at 20°C coil temp.)
Between live and dead metal parts
Between input and output
Insulation resistance (Initial value) Min. 100MΩ (At 500V DC)
Between contacts of different poles *3
Between contacts of same pole
Electrical
2,000Vrms for 1 min Between live and dead metal parts
function
2,000Vrms for 1 min Between input and output
Breakdown voltage (Initial value)
2,000Vrms for 1 min Between contacts of different poles *3
1,000Vrms for 1 min Between contacts of same pole
Min. power off time 500ms
Max. temperature rise 65°C 131°F
Functional Min. 294m/s2 (4 times on 3 axes)
Shock resistance
Mechanical Destructive Min. 980m/s2 (5 times on 3 axes)
function Functional 10 to 55Hz: 1 cycle/min double amplitude of 0.5mm (10min on 3 axes)
Vibration resistance
Destructive 10 to 55Hz: 1 cycle/min double amplitude of 0.75mm (1h on 3 axes)
Ambient temperature –10 to +50°C +14 to +122°F
Operating Ambient humidity Max. 85%RH
condition
Atmospheric pressure 860 to 1,060hPa
Protective construction IP65 on front panel (using rubber gasket ATC18002) <only for IP65 type>
Others 100g 3.527 oz (Pin type)
Weight
110g 3.880 oz (Screw terminal type)
Notes: 1) Unless otherwise specified, the measurement conditions at the maximum scale time standard are specified to be the rated operating voltage, 20°C 68°F ambient
temperature, and 1s power off time.
2) For the 2s range, the tolerance for each specification becomes ±10ms.
3) Between contacts of different poles for SDM type only.

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PRODUCT TYPE
Operation Protective Rated operating Terminal
Type Contact arrangement Time range Part number
mode construction voltage type
8 pin PM4HSD-S-AC240VW
PM4H-SD Relay Timed-out 100 to 240V AC
screw PM4HSD-S-AC240VSW
Star ( )-Delta side: 1 Form A
() switching  side: 1 Form A 8 pin PM4HSD-S-AC24VW
24V AC
screw PM4HSD-S-AC24VSW
IP65
PM4H-SDM Relay Timed-out 8 pin PM4HSDM-S-AC240VW
Star ( )-Delta 100 to 240V AC
side: 1 Form A screw PM4HSDM-S-AC240VSW
() switching
(Instantaneous  side: 1 Form A 8 pin PM4HSDM-S-AC24VW
4 selectable ranges over 24V AC
contact) Star ( )- Instantaneous: 1 Form A screw PM4HSDM-S-AC24VSW
2s to 100s
Delta ()
( - switching time: 8 pin PM4HSD-S-AC240V
switching 100 to 240V AC
PM4H-SD Relay Timed-out 0.04, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7s) screw PM4HSD-S-AC240VS
Star ( )-Delta side: 1 Form A
() switching  side: 1 Form A 8 pin PM4HSD-S-AC24V
24V AC
screw PM4HSD-S-AC24VS
IP50
PM4H-SDM Relay Timed-out 8 pin PM4HSDM-S-AC240V
Star ( )-Delta 100 to 240V AC
side: 1 Form A screw PM4HSDM-S-AC240VS
() switching
(Instantaneous  side: 1 Form A 8 pin PM4HSDM-S-AC24V
Instantaneous: 1 Form A 24V AC
contact) screw PM4HSDM-S-AC24VS
When ordering CE type, please order the Part No. with suffix CE. (e.g. PM4HSD-S-AC240VWCE)

WIRING DIAGRAMS DIMENSIONS mm inch

Pin type 6.0

No instantaneous contact With instantaneous contact 48 12.0 .236 66.5
1.890 .472 2.618 14.5
.571
con- contact con- contact
tact tact

∅1.614
44.5

∅41
48
side time-delay contact 1.890 1.752
Operating Operating side time-delay contact 0
voltage voltage Instantaneous contact
(SDM type)
side time-delay contact
Screw terminal type side time-delay contact
No instantaneous contact With instantaneous contact Instantaneous contact
(SDM type)
con- con- con- con-
OPERATION MODE
tact tact tact tact
Power
supply
Instantaneous
contact
Operating Operating
voltage voltage Contact
t1: operation time
( indicator LED lights)
Contact t 2: – switching time
t 3: operation time
t1 t2 t3 ( indicator LED lights)

TIME RANGE
Time range
unit Operating (s) - switching time (s)
Time range
2 0.2s to 2s 0.04
10 1s to 10s 0.1
0.3
20 2s to 20s 0.5
100 10s to 100s 0.7

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DIN48 SIZE ANALOG

MULTIRANGE POWER PM4H-F
OFF-DELAY TIMERS

UL File No.: E122222 FEATURES

CSA File No.: LR39291 • Switch operation times between three types of time ranges of 1 s to 10 s and 1
min to 10 min.
• Instantaneous reset available.
• The shorter body makes it easier to use.

48
1.890

mm inch
62.5
48 2.461
1.890

CHARACTERISTICS
Item Type PM4H-F8 PM4H-F8R PM4H-F11R
Rated operating voltage 100 to 120V AC, 200 to 240V AC, 24V AC, 24V DC, 12V DC
Rated frequency 50/60Hz common (AC operating type)
Approx. 5VA (AC type)
Rated power consumption
Rating Approx. 2W (DC type)
Output rating 3A 250V AC (resistive load)
Operation mode Power OFF-delay Power OFF-delay (with reset)
Time range 1s to 10s: 3 range switchable 1 min to 10 min: 3 range selectable
Operation time fluctuation ±0.3%
Time Setting error ±5% (Full-scale value)
accuracy *1 Voltage error ±0.5% (at the operating voltage changes between 85 to 110%)
Temperature error ±2% (at 20°C ambient temp. at the range of –10 to +50°C +14 to +122°F)
Contact arrangement Timed-out 2 Form C Timed-out 1 Form C Timed-out 2 Form C
Contact Contact resistance (Initial value) Max. 100mΩ (at 1A 6V DC)
Contact material Au flash on Silver alloy
Mechanical (contact) 107
Life
Electrical (contact) 105 (at rated control capacity)
Allowable operating voltage range 85 to 110% of rated operating voltage (at 20°C coil temp.), 90 to 110% (DC Type)
Between live and dead metal parts
Between input and output
Insulation resistance (Initial value) Min. 100MΩ (At 500V DC)
Between contacts of different poles *3
Between contacts of same pole
1,500Vrms for 1 min Between live and dead metal parts
Electrical 1,500Vrms for 1 min Between input and output
function Breakdown voltage (Initial value)
1,000Vrms for 1 min Between contacts of different poles *3
750Vrms for 1 min Between contacts of same pole
s range type: 100ms
Min. power supply width
min range type: 2s
Min. reset time 50ms
Max. temperature rise 55°C 131°F
Functional Min. 98m/s2 (4 times on 3 axes)
Shock resistance
Mechanical Destructive Min. 980m/s2 (5 times on 3 axes)
function Functional 10 to 55Hz: 1 cycle/min double amplitude of 0.5mm (10min on 3 axes)
Vibration resistance
Destructive 10 to 55Hz: 1 cycle/min double amplitude of 0.75mm (1hr on 3 axes)
Ambient temperature –10 to +50°C +14 to +122°F
Operating Ambient humidity Max. 85%RH
condition Atmospheric pressure 860 to 1,060hPa
Ripple factor (DC type) 20%
Protective construction IP65 on front panel (using rubber gasket ATC18002) <only for IP65 type>
Others 100g 3.527 oz (Pin type)
Weight
110g 3.880 oz (Screw terminal type)
*Notes: 1) Unless otherwise specified, the measurement conditions at the maximum scale time standard are specified to be the rated operating voltage (within 5% ripple
factor for DC), 20°C 68°F ambient temperature.
2) For the 1s range, the tolerance for each specification becomes ±10ms. When the power goes on, in rush current (0.3A) flows. Cautions should be taken. The
minimum power supplying time after forced reset input is 2s or more.
3) Between contacts of different pools for F8, F11R types only.

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 PM4H-F
PRODUCT TYPE
Operation Protective Rated operating Terminal
Type Contact arrangement Time range Part Number
mode construction voltage type
100 to 120V AC 8 pin PM4HF8-S-AC120VW
200 to 240V AC 8 pin PM4HF8-S-AC240VW
3 selectable ranges over 24V AC 8 pin PM4HF8-S-AC24VW
1s to 10s
12V DC 8 pin PM4HF8-S-DC12VW
24V DC 8 pin PM4HF8-S-DC24VW
IP65
100 to 120V AC 8 pin PM4HF8-M-AC120VW
200 to 240V AC 8 pin PM4HF8-M-AC240VW
3 selectable ranges over 24V AC 8 pin PM4HF8-M-AC24VW
1 min to 10 min
12V DC 8 pin PM4HF8-M-DC12VW
Power 24V DC 8 pin PM4HF8-M-DC24VW
Relay Timed-out
PM4H-F8 OFF-delay
2 Form C 100 to 120V AC 8 pin PM4HF8-S-AC120V
(without reset)
200 to 240V AC 8 pin PM4HF8-S-AC240V
3 selectable time ranges 24V AC 8 pin PM4HF8-S-AC24V
over 1s to 10s
12V DC 8 pin PM4HF8-S-DC12V
24V DC 8 pin PM4HF8-S-DC24V
IP50
100 to 120V AC 8 pin PM4HF8-M-AC120V
200 to 240V AC 8 pin PM4HF8-M-AC240V
3 selectable time ranges 24V AC 8 pin PM4HF8-M-AC24V
over 1 min to 10 min
12V DC 8 pin PM4HF8-M-DC12V
24V DC 8 pin PM4HF8-M-DC24V
100 to 120V AC 8 pin PM4HF8R-S-AC120VW
200 to 240V AC 8 pin PM4HF8R-S-AC240VW
3 selectable time ranges 24V AC 8 pin PM4HF8R-S-AC24VW
over 1s to 10s
12V DC 8 pin PM4HF8R-S-DC12VW
24V DC 8 pin PM4HF8R-S-DC24VW
IP65
100 to 120V AC 8 pin PM4HF8R-M-AC120VW
200 to 240V AC 8 pin PM4HF8R-M-AC240VW
3 selectable time ranges 24V AC 8 pin PM4HF8R-M-AC24VW
over 1 min to 10 min
Power 12V DC 8 pin PM4HF8R-M-DC12VW
OFF-delay 24V DC 8 pin PM4HF8R-M-DC24VW
Relay Timed-out
PM4H-F8R (with
1 Form C 100 to 120V AC 8 pin PM4HF8R-S-AC120V
instantaneous
reset) 200 to 240V AC 8 pin PM4HF8R-S-AC240V
3 selectable time ranges 24V AC 8 pin PM4HF8R-S-AC24V
over 1s to 10s
12V DC 8 pin PM4HF8R-S-DC12V
24V DC 8 pin PM4HF8R-S-DC24V
IP50
100 to 120V AC 8 pin PM4HF8R-M-AC120V
200 to 240V AC 8 pin PM4HF8R-M-AC240V
3 selectable time ranges 24V AC 8 pin PM4HF8R-M-AC24V
over 1 min to 10 min
12V DC 8 pin PM4HF8R-M-DC12V
24V DC 8 pin PM4HF8R-M-DC24V
When ordering CE type, please order the Part No. with suffix CE. (e.g. PM4HF8-S-AC120VWCE)

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PM4H-F
Operation Protective Rated operating Terminal
Type Contact arrangement Time range Part Number
mode construction voltage type
11 pin PM4HF11R-S-AC120VW
100 to 120V AC
screw PM4HF11R-S-AC120VSW
11 pin PM4HF11R-S-AC240VW
200 to 240V AC
screw PM4HF11R-S-AC240VSW
11 pin PM4HF11R-S-AC24VW
IP65 24V AC
screw PM4HF11R-S-AC24VSW
11 pin PM4HF11R-S-DC12VW
12V DC
screw PM4HF11R-S-DC12VSW
11 pin PM4HF11R-S-DC24VW
24V DC
3 selectable time ranges screw PM4HF11R-S-DC24VSW
over 1s to 10s 11 pin PM4HF11R-S-AC120V
100 to 120V AC
screw PM4HF11R-S-AC120VS
11 pin PM4HF11R-S-AC240V
200 to 240V AC
screw PM4HF11R-S-AC240VS
11 pin PM4HF11R-S-AC24V
IP50 24V AC
screw PM4HF11R-S-AC24VS
11 pin PM4HF11R-S-DC12V
12V DC
screw PM4HF11R-S-DC12VS
Power 11 pin PM4HF11R-S-DC24V
OFF-delay 24V DC
Relay Timed-out screw PM4HF11R-S-DC24VS
PM4H-F11R (with
2 Form C 11 pin PM4HF11R-M-AC120VW
instantaneous 100 to 120V AC
reset) screw PM4HF11R-M-AC120VSW
11 pin PM4HF11R-M-AC240VW
200 to 240V AC
screw PM4HF11R-M-AC240VSW
11 pin PM4HF11R-M-AC24VW
IP65 24V AC
screw PM4HF11R-M-AC24VSW
11 pin PM4HF11R-M-DC12VW
12V DC
screw PM4HF11R-M-DC12VSW
11 pin PM4HF11R-M-DC24VW
24V DC
3 selectable time ranges screw PM4HF11R-M-DC24VSW
over 1 min to 10 min 11 pin PM4HF11R-M-AC120V
100 to 120V AC
screw PM4HF11R-M-AC120VS
11 pin PM4HF11R-M-AC240V
200 to 240V AC
screw PM4HF11R-M-AC240VS
11 pin PM4HF11R-M-AC24V
IP50 24V AC
screw PM4HF11R-M-AC24VS
11 pin PM4HF11R-M-DC12V
12V DC
screw PM4HF11R-M-DC12VS
11 pin PM4HF11R-M-DC24V
24V DC
screw PM4HF11R-M-DC24VS
When ordering CE type, please order the Part No. with suffix CE. (e.g. PM4HF11R-S-AC120VWCE)

DIMENSIONS OPERATION
• Screw terminal type (embedded mounting) • PM4H-F8 (no reset input) • PM4H-F8R/F11R (with reset input)

12.0 6.0 mm inch Note: Note:

48 .472 .236 62.5 Tr Tr Ts Tr Ts
1.890 2.461
Power Power
supply supply
T
∅1.614

44.5
∅41

48
1.890 1.752 Time-delay Reset
0 contact input
N.O. T t
Time-delay Time-delay
contact contact
• Pin type (embedded mounting/surface mount) N.C. N.O.
12.0 Time-delay
48 .472 62.5 contact
1.890 2.461 N.C.
Note: t<T: Time setting
Tr: Minimum power supply application time
∅1.614

44.5
∅41

48 Ts: Min. 2s (Time to restart operation after reset input is set

1.890 0
1.752 to OFF: both second type and minute type)

6.0 14.5
.236 .571

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WIRING DIAGRAMS
• PM4H-F8 (no reset input) • PM4H-F8R (with reset input) • PM4H-F11R (with reset input)
Pin type Pin type Pin type
Time-delay 2C Time-delay 1C, with reset input Time-delay 2C, with reset input

N.C. N.C. N.C.

N.O. N.O. Reset input
N.O.
Reset input N.O. N.C. N.C.

N.O.
COM COM COM
(–) Operating (+) COM
(–) Operating (+)
voltage voltage COM
(–) Operating (+)
voltage

Screw terminal type

Time-delay 2C, with reset input

COM COM

N.O. N.C. N.C. N.O.

Reset input
(+) Operating (–)
voltage

PM4H-F (WITH RESET) INPUT CONDITIONS

1. Contact operating input (pin type example) 2. Non-contact input (pin type example)

PM4H-F8R PM4H-F11R PM4H-F11R

PM4H-F8R
Photo-coupler
Reset input Use a contact with good contact relia- Reset input
bility for the input. Contact bounce can Reset input Be sure to use a photo-
Reset input
lead to erroneous operation of the coupler for non-contact
timer, so use a contact with short input.
bounce time. Make the resistance
between terminals for a short circuit Photo-coupler Check that Vce = 0.6V
less than 1k-ohms. Make the resis- Max. when ON.
tance between terminals for an open
circuit greater than 100k-ohms.

TIME RANGE
Time range
unit s range type min range type
Time range
1 0.04s to 1s 0.04 min to 1 min
5 0.2s to 5s 0.2 min to 5 min
10 0.4s to 10s 0.4 min to 10 min

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MODES & TIME SETTING
1) Operation mode setting [PM4H-A]
8 operation modes are selectable with
operation mode selector.
Turn the operation mode selector with
screw driver.
Operation mode is shown up through the
window above the mode selector. The
marks are ON , FL , FO , OF1 , SF , OS , OF2 , OC .
Turn the mode selector to the mark until
you can check by clicking sound.
Confirm the mode selector position if it is
correct.
If the position is not stable, the timer
might mis-operate.
2) Time setting [common] 3) Time setting [common]
16 time ranges are selectable between To set the time, turn the set dial to a
1s to 500h. desired time within the range.
Turn the time range selector with the Instantaneous output will be on when the
screw driver. dial is set to “0”.
Clockwise turning increases the time When the instantaneous output is used,
range, and Counter-clockwise turning the dial should be set under “0” range.
decrease the time range. (Instantaneous output area)
Confirm the range selector position if it is When power supply is on, the time
correct. range, setting time and operation mode
cannot be changed.
Turn off the power supply or a reset sig-
nal is applied to set the new operation
mode.

How to use “Stop ring” [PM4H series] Stopper

1) Fixed time setting
Set the desired time and put 2 stop rings
together.
Insert the rings into stopper to fix the
time.
Stop ring (2 pcs) Set dial
2) Fixed time range setting
Example: Time range 20s to 30s.
 Shorter time value setting  Longer time value setting
Set the dial to 20s. Set the dial to 30s.
Place the stop ring at the right side of Place the stop ring at the left side of
stopper. stopper. Set range
Shorter time value Longer time value
Stopper

20 30

Stop ring

0 0
SEC SEC

DATA • Load life curve (PM4H-A, PM4H-S, PM4H-W) • Load life curve (PM4H-M)
 Load control life 1,000
Operations (×104)
Operations (×104)

100

100 265V•130V AC cosφ=1

250V AC Resistive load (cosφ=1)

265V•130V AC
10 cosφ=0.4
10

250V AC Resistive load (cosφ=0.4)

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Switching capacity (A) Switching capacity (A)

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CAUTIONS 2. Input connections No good
1) If the circuits is connected as in Fig. A,
1. Terminal connections Contact input
the internal circuits must be broken. Be (or non-contact input)
1) Refer to wiring diagram before termi-
sure to connect the circuit as in Fig. B.
nal connections.
Especially, for customer who has been
2) Use the screw terminal type for flush
used PM48A (Conventional type), be
mounting.
sure to check if the new circuit for PM4H
For using 8 pin type, use the timer with Fig. C
timer is corrected as in Fig. B.
screw terminal socket (AT8-RR) or 8 pin
cap (AD8-RC).
For using 11 pin type, use the timer with Input terminals Input terminals
T,Y,U T,Y,U
11 pin cap (AT8-DP11). Rated
PM4H-A PM4H-A
Do not solder directly the pin of the timer operating voltage

for connection. Good

3) The connection to power supply Contact input
(or non-contact input)
100 to 240V AC, 24V AC type
Type Pin Screw terminal
Fig. A Fig. B
Connect the
PM4H-A
PM4H-F11R terminal - to
the power source. Fig. D
Connect the 2) Since the PM4H timers use a trans-
PM4H-S
PM4H-M Connect the terminal z-x to formerless power supply system, the
PM4H-W terminal - to the power source.
PM4H-SD
input equipment must use the power
PM4H-F8 the power source. supply transformer in which the sec-
PM4H-F8R
ondary side is not grounded with the pri- Rated
DC type operating voltage
mary and secondary sides insulated, in
Type Pin Screw terminal order to prevent interference of the
Connect the 5) Terminal - (screw terminal - )
power supply circuit when connecting the
terminal  to should be connected as the operation
PM4H-A external input circuit.
PM4H-F11R negative (–), the Connect the signal input. Connect terminals -
terminal  to Be sure not to use an autotransformer.
positive (+). terminal x to (screw terminal -
) for reset signal
negative (–), the 3) Be sure not to use terminal  as the
PM4H-S Connect the terminal z to
input. Connect terminals - (screw
common terminal of the operation signal
PM4H-M terminal  to positive (+). terminal -) for stop signal input. Be
PM4H-W negative (–), the as shown in Fig. A. Otherwise, the inter-
PM4H-F8 terminal  to sure not to connect with other terminals
nal circuit of the timer may be damaged.
PM4H-F8R positive (+). and apply excessive voltage. The inter-
Use terminal  as the common terminal
nal circuit will be damaged.
as shown in Fig. B.
Prevent inductive or residual voltages 6) The input wiring other than the power
generating between the power supply supply circuit should avoid these condi-
No good tions, high-voltage wiring and parallel
terminals after the power is off.
Contact input
(If the power supply cables are routed (or non-contact wiring with power wire. Wire in short with
parallel to the high voltage or power input) using the sealed-wire or metal wiring
cables, an inductive voltage will be gen- tube.
Rated 7) For operation signal, reset and stop
erated between the power supply termi- operating
nals.) voltage Fig. A input, use gold-plated contact with high
On the DC type, keep the voltage within reliability. Since contact bouncing causes
the allowable operating voltage range errors in the operation, use an input con-
with ripple rate of 20% or less. Good tact less bounce time.
Apply the power supply voltage at once Contact input 8) Keep the minimum signal input time
(or non-contact input)
through the switch or relay contacts. If over 0.05 s.
the voltage is gradually applied, the timer
may time up or power supply reset may Rated 3. Input signal conditions
operating
not operate regardless of setting time. voltage Fig. B 1) Connections of contact input
4) The control output load must be less
than the rated load capacity of the relay 4) When one input signal is simultane-
Signal input
Reset input

Stop input

contacts. ously applied to more than one timer, be

sure to avoid the wiring shown in Fig. C.
Otherwise, the short-circuit current will
flow and cause damage. Be sure to align
the polarity of the power supply as
shown in Fig. D.
Use gold-plated contacts with high-relia-
bility. The bounce time at the contacts
causes errors in the timer operation time.
Accordingly, use signal input contact
whose bounce time is short. The resis-
tance when shorted should be less than
1kΩ, and when open resistance should
be more than 100kΩ.

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2) Connections of non-contact input 5. Cautions [Common] 4. For connecting and disconnecting
(open-collector) 1. Prevent using the timer in such places operating voltage to the timer, a circuit
where flammable or corrosive gas is should be used to prevent the flow of
generated, a lot of dust exists, oil is leakage current. For example, a circuit
Signal input
Reset input

Stop input
splashed or considerable shock and for contact protection as shown in Fig. A
vibration occur. will permit leakage current to flow
2. Since the main body cover is made of through R and C, causing erroneous
polycarbonate resin, prevent contact with operation of the timer. Instead, the circuit
Apply the open-collector connection. The
organic solvents such as methyl alcohol, shown in Fig. B should be used.
characteristics of the transistor used
benzine and thinner, or strong alkali
must be VCEO=10V or more, IC=10mA or
materials such as ammonia and caustic No good Good
more, and ICBO=6µA or less. Additionally,
soda.
the input impedance must be 1kΩ or Leak current
3. External surge protection may be R
less, and the residual voltage must be Power T Power T
required if the following values are supply
R C
supply
0.6V or less. C
exceeded. Otherwise, the internal circuit
3) Voltage input will be damaged. (Fig. A) (Fig. B)

(The signal input

Operation voltage Surge voltage
is turned on at 100 to 240V AC 5. In order to maintain the characteristics
1mA L level.)
100 to 120V AC 4,000V
of the timer, long continuous current flow
Internal circuit 200 to 240V AC through the timer, causing generation of
with photoelectric
sensor, etc. 48 to 125V DC
Q heat internally should be avoided
12V DC, 24V DC
[Example of
signal input] 24V AC 500V because of the degradation it can cause.
24V AC/DC For such long continuous operation, the
Even if the open collector is not used, circuit shown below should be used.
input is also possible from the non-con- Surge wave form [±(1.2×50)µs single
tact circuit of 6 to 30V DC. In this case, polarity full wave voltage]
the signal input is turned on when the 100 R T R
signal is turned from H to L. 90
R: contacts of
Crest value (%)

The residual voltage must be 0.6V or Crest value relay 

R
R Relay T Time
less when Q is on. On the AC type, an 50

insulated transformer is required as the 30

power supply for the photoelectric sen-

0
sor, etc. (power supply for the input 0 1.2 50
devices). Time (µs)
Note: Keep the minimum input signal time of
each signal to 0.05s or more.

4. Power off time

Keep 0.1s (-A, -S, -M type), 0.5s (-SD/
SDM type), 0.3s (-W type) or more for
the power off time after time cycle is
completed.

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