{"id":3990,"date":"2025-07-21T07:24:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T12:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dc-digital.com\/wordpress\/?p=3990"},"modified":"2025-07-24T13:56:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T18:56:26","slug":"production-line-timer-with-andon-light-and-sensor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dc-digital.com\/wordpress\/2025\/07\/production-line-timer-with-andon-light-and-sensor\/","title":{"rendered":"Assembly Line, Product Timing, Sensor Activated Count Up-Timer w\/ ANDON for Industrial Factories in Fast Paced Environments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>DC-Digital is proud to introduce the DC-25T-UP-TERM, a specialized timer system built by combining several of our core technologies into one integrated, industrial-grade solution. This custom configuration is designed for environments that demand real-time visual monitoring, hands-free activation, and flexible control inputs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At its core, the DC-25T-UP-TERM is a digital count-up timer enhanced with an ANDON indicator light and a diffusive reflective proximity sensor. Together, these components work seamlessly to detect objects and measure elapsed time with visual feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Core Functionality Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The system operates through proximity detection. The moment an object passes in front of the sensor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>timer starts counting up<\/strong> automatically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>ANDON light activates<\/strong> to indicate that the timer is running.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the object leaves the sensor\u2019s range, the <strong>timer pauses<\/strong>, retaining the time on display.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the object re-enters the sensor\u2019s range, the timer <strong>resumes<\/strong> counting from where it left off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the timer is no longer active, the ANDON light automatically shuts off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This design allows for completely hands-free time monitoring, ideal for production lines, workstation timing, or process auditing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adjustability and Visual Indicators:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>diffusive reflective sensor<\/strong> is adjustable up to 10 meters, offering versatility across varying industrial layouts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An <strong>LED indicator<\/strong> on the sensor provides real-time feedback, confirming the presence of an object in its range.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sensor features <strong>sensitivity controls<\/strong> to fine-tune the detection zone, ensuring accurate readings without triggering from unrelated background movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in <strong>daytime and nighttime modes<\/strong> allow operators to optimize sensor performance according to ambient light levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ANDON Light Customization:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ANDON system enhances operational visibility. Available LED color options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>White<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yellow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Users can easily switch between colors during setup by accessing internal wiring connections. This gives each installation the flexibility to match existing visual protocols or safety standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Timer Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zero Reset Functionality<\/strong>: A built-in push-button reset clears the timer\u2014but only when no object is present in front of the sensor, preventing accidental resets mid-process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time Display Format<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Initial timing begins with hundredths and tenths of a second.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upon reaching one minute, the format automatically shifts to a colon display for minutes and hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The maximum timing capacity is <strong>99 hours<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hardware Specifications and Inputs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The DC-25T-UP-TERM is housed in a <strong>16-gauge all-aluminum vented enclosure<\/strong>, designed for durability and adaptability:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compatible with four-square or handy box mounting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes <strong>three knockouts<\/strong> for wire routing\u2014two on the sides and one in the back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runs on <strong>24V DC<\/strong>, with options to power via a <strong>6-foot coaxial plug<\/strong> or customer-supplied 24V input via <strong>clearly labeled terminal blocks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipped with a <strong>three-input control board<\/strong>, accepting:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact closure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PNP signals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 to 30V DC inputs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The DC-25T-UP-TERM brings together robust timing, visual indication, and contactless control in a single, easy-to-install unit. By combining a customizable ANDON light and a highly sensitive reflective sensor with a high-precision timer, DC-Digital continues to provide practical, tailored solutions for industrial and commercial environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking to automate workstation timing, enhance visibility for production status, or integrate hands-free operation into your workflow, the DC-25T-UP-TERM offers a dependable and adaptable solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See similar product: <a href=\"https:\/\/dc-digital.com\/store\/DC-25T-UP-TERM-DC-Digital-2-3-Inch-LED-Digital-Multi-Input-PLC-Relay-Switch-Sensor-Controlled-Count-Up-Timer-Shift-Digit-Technology.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dc-digital.com\/store\/DC-25T-UP-TERM-DC-Digital-2-3-Inch-LED-Digital-Multi-Input-PLC-Relay-Switch-Sensor-Controlled-Count-Up-Timer-Shift-Digit-Technology.html\">DC-25T-UP-TERM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch tutorial video on <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fRmZu1W7xwk\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fRmZu1W7xwk\">YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/dc-digital.com\/store\/index.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dc-digital.com\/store\/index.php\">DC-Digital website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dc-digital.com\/store\/contact-us.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dc-digital.com\/store\/contact-us.php\">Contact us<\/a> to ask about our custom product!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DC-Digital is proud to introduce the DC-25T-UP-TERM, a specialized timer system built by combining several of our core technologies into one integrated, industrial-grade solution. 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