Staircase Timers

Staircase Timers are industrial and commercial timer relays designed to switch lighting on for a preset period and then automatically turn it off. Optimised for stairwells, corridors, and access routes, they support manual retrigger from push-buttons and help reduce energy consumption while maintaining safe illumination.

🔧 Technical Highlights:

• Function: Adjustable countdown timing for lighting; auto switch-off after preset time with push-button retrigger.
• Supply Range: Universal 12–240 V AC/DC (model dependent) for simplified stocking.
• Time Ranges: Typically seconds to hours via front dial or keys; fine/coarse ranges selectable.
• Trigger Options: Momentary push-button (N.O.) input; some models support motion sensor or control signal.
• Outputs: SPCO or DPCO relay contacts; solid-state output variants available for silent switching.
• Features: Anti-jam retrigger logic, lamp preheat/soft-start on selected models, status LEDs for power/timing/relay.
• Mounting: DIN rail 35 mm; selected models allow panel/surface mounting.
• Compliance: CE and RoHS; many units with UL/CSA approvals.

✅ Benefits:

• Improves safety with guaranteed run-on lighting after a press.
• Cuts energy costs by preventing lights being left on continuously.
• Simple wiring to standard momentary push-buttons.
• Universal supply and wide ranges suit retrofit and new-build panels.
• Robust industrial design for continuous duty in building services.

🚀 Applications:

• Stairwells, corridors, and plantroom access paths.
• Car parks, loading bays, and back-of-house areas.
• HMO and multi-tenant buildings with shared lighting.
• Industrial sites requiring timed task lighting or safe egress.
• Retrofit energy-saving upgrades replacing latching switches.

Staircase timers deliver reliable, retriggerable countdown control to keep people safe while minimising lighting energy use and maintenance.

Related Timing Categories

• On-Delay Timers
• Off-Delay Timers
• Run-Back Timers
• Multi-Function Timers
• Brown Out (Mains Restoration) Timers
• Star–Delta Timers

FAQs

• Q: How does a staircase timer differ from a run-back timer?
  A: Both provide countdown switch-off, but staircase timers are optimised for momentary push-button retrigger and lighting loads, often with features like anti-jam logic and lamp-friendly switching.
• Q: What push-button type should I use?
  A: A normally-open momentary push-button is standard. Ensure the control voltage and wiring match the timer's trigger input specification.