Data sheet

Electronic timer CT-MFD.12

Multifunctional with 1 c/o (SPDT) contact

The CT-MFD.12 is a multifunctional electronic

time relay. It is from the CT-D range.
With their MDRC profile and a width of only
17.5 mm, the CT-D range timers are ideally suited
for installation in distribution panels as well as for
industrial applications where compact dimensions
are required.

2CDC 251 089 F0006

Approvals
Characteristics
A UL 508, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.14
–– Rated control supply voltage 24‑48 V DC, 24‑240 V AC
R EAC
–– Multifunction timer with 7 timing functions: ON‑delay,
OFF‑delay with auxiliary voltage, impulse‑ON, E CCC
impulse‑OFF with auxiliary voltage, flasher starting with
ON, flasher starting with OFF, pulse former
L RMRS

–– 7 time ranges (0.05 s ‑ 100 h) in one device

–– Control input: voltage‑related triggering, polarized, Marks
capable of switching a parallel load a CE
–– Light‑grey enclosure in RAL 7035 b RCM
–– 1 c/o (SPDT) contact (250 V / 6 A)
–– Width of only 17.5 mm (0.689 in)
–– 2 LEDs for the indication of operational states

Order data
Type Rated control supply voltage Time range Output Order code

CT-MFD.12 24‑48 V DC, 24‑240 V AC 0.05 s ‑ 100 h 1 c/o (SPDT) contact 1SVR 500 020 R0000
 Functions

Operating controls

1 Rotary switch for the preselection of the time range

2 Potentiometer with direct reading scale for the fine adjustment

of the time delay

3 Rotary switch for the selection of the timing function

4 Indication of operational states

U: green LED
V control supply voltage applied
W timing

R: yellow LED
V output relay energized
5
5 Circuit diagram

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2CDC 251 089 F0006

Application
With their structural form and their width of only 17.5 mm, the CT‑D range timers are ideally suited for installation in
distribution panels.
Multifunction timers are ideally suited for service and maintenance applications, because one device can replace a number
of time relays with different functions, voltage and time ranges. This reduces inventory and saves money.

Operating mode
The CT‑MFD.12 has 1 c/o (SPDT) contact and provides 7 timing functions. The function is rotary switch selectable on
the front of the unit. Each function is indicated by an international function symbol. One of 7 time delay ranges, from
0.05 s to 100 h, can be selected with another rotary switch. The fine adjustment of the time delay is made via an internal
potentiometer, with a direct reading scale, on the front of the unit.

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Function descriptions / diagrams

A ON‑delay
This function requires continuous control supply voltage for timing. Timing begins when control supply voltage is applied.
The green LED flashes during timing. When the selected time delay is complete, the output relay energizes and the flashing
green LED turns steady. If control supply voltage is interrupted, the output relay de‑energizes and the time delay is reset.
Control input A1‑Y1/B1 is disabled when this function is selected.

A1-A2
15-18
15-16

2CDC 252 035 F0207

green LED
t <t

t = adjusted time delay

B OFF‑delay with auxiliary voltage

This function requires continuous control supply voltage for timing.
If control input A1‑Y1/B1 is closed, the output relay energizes immediately. If control input A1‑Y1/B1 is opened, the time
delay starts. The green LED flashes during timing. When the selected time delay is complete, the output relay de‑energizes
and the flashing green LED turns steady.
If control input A1‑Y1/B1 recloses before the time delay is complete, the time delay is reset and the output relay does not
change state. Timing starts again when control input A1‑Y1/B1 re‑opens.
If control supply voltage is interrupted, the output relay de‑energizes and the time delay is reset.

A1-A2
A1-Y1/B1
15-18
15-16
2CDC 252 036 F0207

green LED
t <t

t = adjusted time delay

CA Impulse‑ON
This function requires continuous control supply voltage for timing.
The output relay energizes immediately when control supply voltage is applied and de‑energizes after the set pulse time is
complete. The green LED flashes during timing. When the selected pulse time is complete, the flashing green LED turns
steady.
If control supply voltage is interrupted, the output relay de‑energizes and the time delay is reset.
Control input A1‑Y1/B1 is disabled when this function is selected.

A1-A2
15-18
15-16
2CDC 252 037 F0207

green LED
t <t

t = adjusted pulse time

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 CB Impulse‑OFF with auxiliary voltage
This function requires continuous control supply voltage for timing.
If control supply voltage is applied, opening control input A1‑Y1/B1 energizes the output relay immediately and starts
timing. The green LED flashes during timing. When the selected pulse time is complete, the output relay de‑energizes and
the flashing green LED turns steady.
Closing control input A1‑Y1/B1, before the time delay is complete, de‑energizes the output relay and resets the time delay.
If control supply voltage is interrupted, the output relay de‑energizes and the time delay is reset.

A1-A2
A1-Y1/B1
15-18
15-16

2CDC 252 038 F0207

green LED
t <t

t = adjusted pulse time

DA Flasher, starting with ON

Applying control supply voltage starts timing with symmetrical ON & OFF times. The cycle starts with an ON time first. The
ON & OFF times are displayed by the flashing green LED, which flashes twice as fast during the OFF time.
If control supply voltage is interrupted, the output relay de‑energizes and the time delay is reset.
Control input A1‑Y1/B1 is disabled when this function is selected.

A1-A2
15-18
15-16 2CDC 252 031 F0207

green LED
t t

t = adjusted flashing time

DB Flasher, starting with OFF

Applying control supply voltage starts timing with symmetrical ON & OFF times. The cycle starts with an OFF time first. The
ON & OFF times are displayed by the flashing green LED, which flashes twice as fast during the OFF time.
If control supply voltage is interrupted, the output relay de‑energizes and the time delay is reset.
Control input A1‑Y1/B1 is disabled when this function is selected.

A1-A2
15-18
15-16
2CDC 252 032 F0207

green LED
t t

t = adjusted flashing time

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H Pulse former
This function requires continuous control supply voltage for timing.
Closing control input A1‑Y1/B1 energizes the output relay immediately and starts timing. Operating the control contact
switch A1‑Y1/B1 during the time delay has no effect. The green LED flashes during timing. When the selected ON time is
complete, the output relay de‑energizes and the flashing green LED turns steady. After the ON time is complete, it can be
restarted by closing control input A1‑Y1/B1.
If control supply voltage is interrupted, the output relay de‑energizes and the time delay is reset.

A1-A2
A1-Y1/B1
15-18
15-16

2CDC 252 039 F0207

green LED
t t

t = adjusted pulse time

Electrical connection
A1‑A2 Rated control supply voltage Us 24‑48 V DC or 24‑240 V AC

A1 15 Y1/B1 A1‑Y1/B1 Control input

15-16/18 1 c/o (SPDT) contact
Y1/
B1 A1 15

16 18
2CDC 252 114 F0b06

A2

18 16 A2

Connection diagram

Wiring instructions
Parallel load to control input possible / allowed

L(+)

A1 Y1/B1

A2
2CDC 252 102 F0b06

N(-)

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 Technical data
Data at Ta = 25 °C and rated values, unless otherwise indicated

Input circuits
Supply circuit A1-A2
Rated control supply voltage Us 24‑240 V AC, 24‑48 V DC
Rated control supply voltage Us tolerance -15...+10 %
Typical current / power consumption 24 V DC 14 mA / 0.3 W
115 V AC 52 mA / 1.3 VA
230 V AC 60 mA / 2.4 VA
Rated frequency DC; 50/60 Hz
Frequency range AC 47‑63 Hz
Power failure buffering time min. 20 ms
Release voltage > 10 % of the min. rated control supply voltage Us

Control circuit
Control input, control function A1‑Y1/B1 start timing external
Kind of triggering voltage‑related triggering
Resistance to reverse polarity yes
Polarized yes
Capable of switching a parallel load yes
Maximum cable length to the control inputs 50 m ‑ 100 pF/m
Minimum control pulse length 20 ms
Control voltage potential see rated control supply voltage Us
Current /power consumption of the control 24 V DC 3.9 mA / 0.1 W
input 115 V AC 23.0 mA / 0.3 VA
230 V AC 26.0 mA / 0.7 VA

Timing circuit
Kind of timer Multifunction timer ON‑delay, OFF‑delay with auxiliary voltage, Impulse‑ON, Impulse‑OFF with
auxiliary voltage, Flasher, starting with ON, Flasher, starting with OFF,
Pulse former
Time ranges 0.05 s ‑ 100 h 0.05‑1 s, 0.5‑10 s, 5‑100 s, 0.5‑10 min, 5‑100 min, 0.5‑10 h, 5‑100 h
Recovery time < 50 ms
Repeat accuracy (constant parameters) Dt < ± 0.5 %
Accuracy within the rated control supply voltage tolerance Dt < 0.005 % / V
Accuracy within the temperature range Dt < 0.06 % / °C
Setting accuracy of time delay ± 10 % of full-scale value

User interface
Indication of operational states
Control supply voltage / timing U: green LED V: control supply voltage applied
W: timing
Relay status R: yellow LED V: output relay energized

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Output circuit
Kind of output 15-16/18 relay, 1 c/o (SPDT) contact
Contact material Cd‑free
Rated operational voltage Ue 250 V
Minimum switching voltage / Minimum switching current 12 V / 100 mA
Maximum switching voltage / Minimum switching current see load limit curve / see load limit curve
Rated operational current Ie AC-12 (resistive) at 230 V 6A
AC-15 (inductive) at 230 V 3A
DC-12 (resistive) at 24 V 6A
DC-13 (inductive) at 24 V 2A
AC rating (UL 508) utilization category
B 300
(Control Circuit Rating Code)
max. rated operational voltage 300 V AC
maximum continuous thermal current at B 300 5A
max. making/breaking apparent power at B 300 3600 VA / 360 VA
Mechanical lifetime 30 x 106 switching cycles
Electrical lifetime AC-12, 230 V, 4 A 0.1 x 106 switching cycles
Maximum fuse rating to achieve n/c contact 6 A fast-acting
short-circuit protection n/o contact 10 A fast-acting

General data

MTBF on request
Duty time 100 %
Dimensions (W x H x D) product dimensions 17.5 x 70 x 58 mm (0.69 x 2.76 x 2.28 in)
packaging dimensions 89 x 65 x 20 mm (3.50 x 2.56 x 0.79 in)
Weight 0.06 kg (0.132 lb)
Mounting DIN rail (IEC/EN 60715), snap‑on mounting without any tool
Mounting position any
Minimum distance to other units, horizontal not necessary
normal operation mode vertical not necessary
Degree of protection housing IP50
terminals IP20

Electrical connection
Connecting capacity fine-strand with wire end ferrule 2 x 0.5‑1.5 mm2 / 1 x 0.5‑2.5 mm2 (2 x 20‑16 AWG / 1 x 20‑14 AWG)
fine-strand without wire end ferrule 2 x 0.5‑1.5 mm2 / 1 x 0.5‑2.5 mm2 (2 x 20‑16 AWG / 1 x 20‑14 AWG)
rigid 2 x 0.5‑1.5 mm2 / 1 x 0.5‑4 mm2 (2 x 20‑16 AWG / 1 x 20‑12 AWG)
Stripping length 7 mm (0.28 in)
Tightening torque 0.5‑0.8 Nm (4.43-7.08 lb.in)

Environmental data
Ambient temperature ranges operation -20...+60 °C (-4...+140 °F)
storage -40...+85 °C (-40...+185 °F)
Climatic class (IEC/EN 60068‑2‑30) 3k3
Relative humidity range 25 % to 85 %
Vibration, sinusoidal (IEC/EN 60068‑2‑6) 20 m/s2, 10 cycles, 10...150...10 Hz
Shock, half‑sine (IEC/EN 60068‑2‑27) 150 m/s2, 11 ms

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 Isolation data
Rated insulation voltage Ui input circuit / output circuit 300 V
output circuit 1 / output circuit 2 n/a
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp between all isolated circuits 4 kV; 1.2/50 μs
Power‑frequency withstand voltage between all isolated circuits 2.5 kV, 50 Hz, 60 s
(test voltage)
Basic insulation (IEC/EN 61140) input circuit / output circuit 300 V
Protective separation input circuit / output circuit
250 V
(IEC/EN 61140, EN 50178)
Pollution degree 3
Overvoltage category III

Standards / Directives
Standards IEC/EN 61812‑1
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
EMC directive 2014/30/EU
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EC

Electromagnetic compatibility
Interference immunity to IEC/EN 61000‑6‑2
electrostatic discharge IEC/EN 61000-4-2 Level 3 (6 kV / 8 kV)
radiated, radio-frequency, IEC/EN 61000-4-3 Level 3 (10 V/m)
electromagnetic field
electrical fast transient / burst IEC/EN 61000-4-4 Level 3 (2 kV / 5 kHz)
surge IEC/EN 61000-4-5 Level 3 (2 kV L-L)
conducted disturbances, induced by IEC/EN 61000-4-6 Level 3 (10 V)
radio-frequency fields
Interference emission IEC/EN 61000-6-3
high-frequency radiated IEC/CISPR 22, Class B
EN 55022
high-frequency conducted IEC/CISPR 22, Class B
EN 55022

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Technical diagrams

Load limit curves

DC voltage [V]
AC voltage [V]

resistive load resistive load

2CDC 252 044 F0207

2CDC 252 045 F0207

AC current [A] DC current [A]

AC load (resistive) DC load (resistive)

1.0
Derating factor F

Switching cycles

0.9

0.8

0.7 250 V
resistive load
0.6

0.5
2CDC 252 124 F0206

2CDC 252 123 F0206

0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
cos ϕ Switching current [A]

Derating factor F for inductive AC load Contact lifetime

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 Dimensions
in mm and inches

58 2.28“
0.69“ 0.2“
17,5 70 2.76“ 5 43,4 1.71“

45 1.77“

2CDC 252 131 F0b06

Further documentation

Document title Document type Document number

Electronic products and relays Technical catalogue 2CDC 110 004 C02xx
CT-D range Instruction manual 1SVC 500 010 M1000

You can find the documentation on the internet at www.abb.com/lowvoltage

-> Automation, control and protection -> Electronic relays and controls -> Electronic timers.

CAD system files

You can find the CAD files for CAD systems at http://abb-control-products.partcommunity.com
-> Low Voltage Products & Systems -> Control Products -> Electronic Relays and Controls.

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