If an on-delay contact has been set for 10 seconds, when the relay has been de-energized the contact ____.
A) returns to its normally open position immediately
B) returns to its normally open position after 5 seconds
C) returns to its normally open position after 10 seconds
D) returns to its normally open position after 20 seconds

Question

If an on-delay contact has been set for 10 seconds, when the relay has been de-energized the contact  ____.
A) returns to its normally open position immediately
B) returns to its normally open position after 5 seconds
C) returns to its normally open position after 10 seconds
D) returns to its normally open position after 20 seconds

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An on-delay contact returns to its normally open position immediately after the relay has been de-energized, as the delay applies to the activation, not the deactivation.

If an On-Delay Contact Has Been Set for 10 Seconds