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HP53A6 Danaher

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The HP53A6 is a Danaher timer controller designed for dependable cycle timing with a 9 sec minimum setting and a 5 min maximum setting. Repeat accuracy of ±1.5 sec and a 0.5 s reset time support consistent, efficient control in panel applications. A 10 A resistive output at 120 VAC gives HP53A6 solid switching capability, making the timer a strong choice for straightforward timing duties.

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Product Description:

The HP53A6 is an electromechanical panel-mount timer manufactured by Danaher as part of the Timers and Controllers series. Designed for machine sequence control, it energizes or de-energizes circuits after a preset delay, allowing conveyors, packaging stations, or index tables to advance in a fixed time relationship without PLC involvement. A synchronous motor drives a cam stack, and a magnetic clutch transfers motion to the output contacts only when timing is active, so the unit provides repeatable delays for industrial automation panels that need stand-alone timing functions.

Electrical consumption stays low: the motor section draws 2.45 VA while the clutch absorbs 10.5 VA when engaged. The timer connects directly to a 120 VAC control circuit and synchronizes to the mains at 60 Hz, so no frequency converter is required. Time adjustment spans from a 5 min maximum down to a 9 sec minimum; within that span, the dial is graduated in 3 sec increments, giving operators clear divisions for setting. Internal contacts transfer the load only after the armature pulls in, a process that finishes in 28 ms, and they release 17 ms after power is removed. A mechanical reset lever returns the gearing in 0.5 seconds, and the 15 terminals provide the wiring interface.

The timing mechanism maintains a repeatability tolerance of ±1.5 sec, so successive cycles deviate very little even as the ambient temperature varies. SPDT power contacts are rated at 10 A resistive on 120 VAC lines, offering direct switching for small heaters, solenoids, or motor starters. The mechanical design supports an expected life of 250,000 operations at full load; because the motor runs continuously while the clutch is idle between cycles, wear is confined mainly to the contact set. The round bezel fits into a 3.187 in panel cutout and locks with a rear nut. The assembly weighs 2 lb 14 oz, so standard sheet-metal doors can support it without reinforcement.

Clutch Burden
10.5 VA
Contact Life (full Load)
250,000 ops
Dial Division
3 sec
Drop-out Time
17 ms
Max Setting
5 min
Min Setting
9 sec
Motor Burden
2.45 VA
Output Rating (120 Vac)
10 A resistive
Panel Cutout Diameter
3.187 in
Pull-in Time
28 ms
Repeat Accuracy
±1.5 sec
Reset Time
0.5 s
Supply Frequency
60 Hz
Supply Voltage
120 VAC
Terminal Count
15
Weight
2 lb 14 oz

Frequently Asked Questions about HP53A6:

Q: What supply voltage and frequency does the HP53A6 timer require?

A: The HP53A6 timer operates with a supply voltage of 120 VAC at a frequency of 60 Hz.

Q: What is the maximum time setting available on the HP53A6 timer?

A: The maximum timing interval that can be set on the HP53A6 is 5 minutes.

Q: What is the output rating of the HP53A6 at 120 VAC?

A: The HP53A6 provides a resistive output rating of 10 A at 120 VAC.

Q: How many operations does the HP53A6 timer contact last under full load?

A: The contact life of the HP53A6 timer at full load is rated for 250,000 operations.

Q: What is the repeat accuracy of the HP53A6 timer?

A: Repeat accuracy for the HP53A6 is within plus or minus 1.5 seconds per cycle.

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