Time-delay relay

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006028",
  "term": "Time-delay relay",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An electrical relay designed to intentionally delay its operation for a specified period after its coil is energized or de-energized. These relays are used in control circuits to sequence operations, provide motor protection, or allow components to stabilize. Common types include on-delay, off-delay, and interval timers, with adjustable delay ranges from milliseconds to hours.",
  "subject": "Electrical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Zeitverzögerungsrelais",
    "es": "relé de retardo",
    "fr": "relais temporisé"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/time-delay-relay/"
}