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MP8A609 Danaher

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The Danaher MP8A609 is part of the Timers and Controllers series and operates with a synchronous motor drive. It features 8 circuits, has an adjustable cam with setting accuracy of 1 percent per cycle, and covers a time range from 6 seconds to 36 hours. The device can run on voltages from 120 to 240 V at 50 or 60 Hz.

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Product Description:

The MP8A609 is an electromechanical cam timer built by Danaher and supplied under the Timers and Controllers series. It combines a geared motor with adjustable cams to open and close multiple circuits at preset intervals, allowing machinery to execute sequential operations without a programmable logic controller. In automated conveyors, packaging systems, or batch-processing equipment, the device provides a dedicated timing element that begins running as soon as power is applied. The mechanical cam schedule coordinates connected actuators throughout each operating cycle.

Timing flexibility starts with an adjustable cam stack that can be repositioned in small angular steps to match process demands. Motion is driven by a synchronous motor, so the base speed remains locked to the incoming mains frequency, yielding consistent cycle times over long service periods. When energized, the camshaft provides continuous rotation while energized rather than indexed movement, ensuring uninterrupted cycling for repetitive production tasks. The available timing interval ranges from 6 seconds to 36 hours. An internal gear train provides a wide selection of drive ratios that control how long the camshaft takes to complete a full revolution under steady power.

Output precision is supported by a cam-setting tolerance of 1% of the total cycle, which keeps switch actuation points close to the intended schedule. The product supports 8 independent circuits that can be wired for either make or break duty. Each circuit is controlled by its corresponding cam and switch during every full rotation of the camshaft. Once the cams are secured, repeatability remains 100% consistent with the cam settings, so successive machine cycles follow the same timing pattern without drift. The unit operates from 120–240 V at 50–60 Hz, allowing it to accommodate common industrial power supplies without transformer adaptation. Its mechanical timing arrangement retains the selected sequence during continuous operation and does not depend on software or stored programming.

Cam Adjustment
Adjustable
Cam Setting Accuracy
1% of total cycle
Camshaft Rotation
Continuous (Energized)
Drive Type
Synchronous Motor
Number Of Circuits
8
Repeat Accuracy
100% consistent to cam settings
Time Range
6 sec - 36 hours
Voltage / Frequency
120 - 240 V / 50- 60 Hz

Frequently Asked Questions about MP8A609:

Q: What is the time range offered by the Danaher MP8A609 timer?

A: The MP8A609 timer provides a time range adjustable from 6 seconds to 36 hours.

Q: What voltage and frequency are required to operate the MP8A609 timer?

A: This model operates with voltages between 120 and 240 V and frequencies of 50 or 60 Hz.

Q: How many circuits are available on the Danaher MP8A609 timer?

A: The MP8A609 features eight independent circuits for timing and switching applications.

Q: What is the cam setting accuracy of the MP8A609 timer?

A: Its cam setting accuracy is rated at 1% of the total cycle for precise control.

Q: What type of drive mechanism does the MP8A609 timer use?

A: The drive type used in the MP8A609 is a synchronous motor for reliable timing operation.


Internal Product Review

  • ‘‘The MP8A609 is a Danaher timer and controller designed with an adjustable cam and eight circuits, supporting versatile automation needs. Its cam setting accuracy of 1% and repeat accuracy matching cam settings ensure precise, repeatable operation. The wide time range from 6 seconds to 36 hours expands its application versatility in industrial timing processes.’’

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