8 Channel Programmable Event Control Timer Interface  

Features

The first 8 channel Software Programmable Event Control Timer (PECT), a perfect choice for any timed event, can be used as a cycle timer, repeat timer, or for use in any application where a general purpose timer is required.  Many of our timers are used in haunted attractions to activate special effects.

Eight Channel Programmable Event Control Timer with three events (delay event, event duration, and recycle delay) with up to 240 seconds (four minutes) per individual event activated by our PIR sensors or other input device.  Also capable of operating as a repeat cycle timer, selectable in software.

bulletDelay event – will delay the start of a cycle after triggered by the sensor.
bulletEvent Duration – the time the device or event will be active (ON).
bulletRecycle Delay – the delay after the event is completed before the timer will respond to another trigger from the sensor.
bulletRepeat – The PECT now has the option to operate as a repeat cycle timer instead of an event timer (a timer that responds to an externally supplied input). This Repeat Cycle Timer option is selected from the ECP software program, and may be selected on one channel or all channels.

Designed to work together with our 8 channel serial relay boards.  When used with  8 PIR sensors (or other inputs), 8 channel PECT, and 8 Channel Serial Relay Board, they work together as a complete system as shown in the example in Figure 1 below.

Front View

Top View

Includes:

  Wall transformer (depends on model)

  9pin Dsub to modular cable adapter

  7' 4-conductor modular cable (adapter to computer)

  7' 6-conductor modular cable (PECT to Serial Relay Board)

Software programmable using our ECP (Event Control Programmer) Software,  a windows based software designed specifically to program our family of event control timers. Please note: The PECT does not ship with software, see below to download or order the software on disk.

Stand alone operation – once the PECT is programmed by the software the unit is fully self-contained. Applying power to the device after programming will immediately start its event cycle when it receives a signal from the sensor. The PECT may also be operated from the PC to test its timing cycle.

Easy hook up using modular telephone cable. Designed to work with our Miniature PIR Sensors, but can be easily interfaced to a switch or other 5 VDC input device. (Sensor cables not included, but the cable assemblies may be purchased here).

When used as a complete system with the 8 Channel Serial Relay Board, eight 10 Amp @ 250VAC/28VDC SPDT Relay outputs are controlled by the PECT as shown in Figure 1.

Two Board designs available:
  1 - With enclosure and external wall transformer
  2 - No enclosure with an internal (on board) power transformer
       for use inside a customers enclosure, or where multiple wall
       transformers would be impractical. (120 VAC input to the board.)

Additional Feature:

The 8 Channel PECT is capable of operating in a multiple board configuration.  Up to eight separate 8 Channel Programmable Event Control Timers may be connected in a daisy chain topology (64 channel inputs) into one PC serial Port.  This allows you to connect 64 sensors (or other inputs) to one serial port on the PC.  In this configuration the Personal Computer controls the inputs instead of the built-in timer functions.  This allows you to connect serial output relay boards to the second serial port and control a large system from the PC.

Data Sheet & Programming Software:

8 Channel PECT Interface Datasheet (Available soon)

Event Control Programmer Software
Download software here or order on disk below

Example Diagram of a Complete 8CH PECT & Serial Relay Board System shown with PIR Sensors

Note: Both power transformers & relay outputs are not shown in Figure1.
8 Ch PECT Interface w/enclosure Model #  S8-ITF-EXT Discontinued  
8 Ch PECT Interface no/enclosure Model #  S8-ITF-INT Discontinued  
ECP Software on 2 - 1.44 Disks Part#   ECP-V102 Price: $5.95

Contact sales for availability and delivery on the 8 Channel PECT's. 

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