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I want to wire an internal light with a delay to external sensor light?

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  • 02-04-2012 4:41pm
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    CamperMan
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    any advice?

    I want to wire an internal light with a delay to external sensor light?, the idea would be that if someone was outside and triggered the motion sensor on the outside light, I would like an internal light to come on about 30 seconds later to worry the person outside that should not be there that someone is home and is about to come out..

    can this be done?, if so, how?

    Thanks


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    M cebee
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    it can be done no problem

    there's various ways of wiring it


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    2011
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    If I was doing it I would install a "delay on relay". This could drive a contactor that would be able to switch on any number of lights.


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    M cebee
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    a delay on timer in a box beside the light
    you can wire your internal light from that
    through a switch, in case of nuisance

    im sure there's other ways


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    CamperMan
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    M cebee wrote: »
    a delay on timer in a box beside the light
    you can wire your internal light from that
    through a switch, in case of nuisance

    im sure there's other ways

    thanks..

    what would I be looking for.. "delay on timer"... any suggestions?


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    2011
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    CamperMan wrote: »
    thanks..

    what would I be looking for.. "delay on timer"... any suggestions?

    Will get you a make and model number tomorrow if I get a chance. We use them as part of a motor control circuit.

    I am not sure what range (in terms of seconds) can be set on the timer.


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    CamperMan
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    thanks 2011


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    indie armada
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    is this a multi function timer that can be used for the likes of a timed run on with a pump and the likes ?


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    2011
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    CamperMan wrote: »
    thanks 2011


    No problem. We are using a multifunction timer for motor control.
    Basicaly once it gets a high signal it switches a dry contact 6 seconds later.
    Here is the datasheet:

    http://instrumentation-central.com/CarloGavazzi/DMB51.pdf

    This can also be set to opertae after 30 seconds (or even 30 hours!)


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    CamperMan
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    thanks 2011


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    Bruthal
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    CamperMan wrote: »
    thanks 2011

    They are very simple to wire up for the experienced, but im not sure it would be a DIY job to do what you will be doing.


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    M cebee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭M cebee


    robbie7730 wrote: »
    CamperMan wrote: »
    thanks 2011

    They are very simple to wire up for the experienced, but im not sure it would be a DIY job to do what you will be doing.

    yes true
    -it's not diy
    next step is for the op to get an electrician out


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    CamperMan
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    I will give it a shot :D


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