REDARC Multi Function Timer shown at an angle, with its spade terminals, blue adjustment potentiometer and two-position DIP switch visible

Base of the REDARC Multi Function Timer showing the five spade terminals and the two-position DIP switch

REDARC Multi Function Timer at an angle, showing the potentiometer, DIP switch and the Designed and manufactured in Australia label

Pin side of the REDARC Multi Function Timer showing the five spade terminals and the DIP switch marked 1 and 2

Redarc

Multi Function Timer TIM05 / TIM06 — 12/24V 10A 1-60s/min

TIM05

Adjustable 12V or 24V timer relay with 10A switched output and a delay from 1 second to 60 minutes. Fits a standard 5-pin automotive relay base. TIM05 and TIM06 variants cover four timing modes.

12V or 24V

10A output

1s to 60min delay

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Universal fitmentTimer relay for 12V and 24V negative-earth vehicle circuits

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12V or 24V Systems

One part suits both 12V and 24V negative earth systems

10A Switched Output

Switches up to 10A through the internal relay on pin 87

1 to 60 Seconds or Minutes

Set the delay you need, from a one second pulse to a full hour

Standard Relay Base Fitment

Same pin numbering as a standard automotive relay, so it drops straight in

Controls Lights, Pumps and Fans

Automates any auxiliary circuit within the 10A rating

An adjustable timer relay that switches a 12V or 24V circuit on or off for a set delay. The TIM05 gives a temporary output on trigger, or a delayed off. The TIM06 gives a delayed on, or a temporary output at turn off. Fits any circuit that needs a hold-open, a run-on, or a timed pulse. Reversing camera feeds, auxiliary lighting run-on, radiator fan run-on, water pump prime, courtesy light hold, pop-up display timers, alarm entry delays.

Runs on a standard 5-pin ISO 280 automotive relay base with the same pin numbering as an ordinary relay. Pin 86 takes the trigger input, pin 87 delivers the switched positive output, and pin 87a is the alternate contact for changeover wiring. A potentiometer on the top sets the delay from 1 to 60. A two-position DIP switch picks the mode and the seconds-or-minutes range. Compact housing at 75 by 24 by 30mm, 70g, designed and manufactured by Redarc in South Australia.

What sets it apart

Most timer relays only cover one function. A delay-on module for one job, a delay-off for another, a pulse timer for a third. The TIM05 and TIM06 each cover two modes on one unit. The potentiometer sets any delay from a one-second pulse to a full hour. Both fit the same relay socket that already sits under most 4WD dashes. One part slots into most timing jobs on the vehicle.

Pick TIM05 or TIM06

The TIM05 covers temporary output at turn on (input goes on, output pulses on and then drops after the delay, good for a courtesy pulse or a reversing camera hold) and delayed turn off (input drops, output stays on for the delay and then drops, good for a fan or pump run-on). The TIM06 covers delayed turn on (input goes on, output waits the delay and then activates, good for a warm-up or entry delay) and temporary output at turn off (input drops, output pulses on for the delay, good for a shutdown alert or a park-light pulse).

The 10A rating covers most lights, small pumps, small fans and control circuits. Anything bigger, a winch, a large inverter feed, or a compressor high-current side, needs a heavy-duty relay driven by the timer, not the timer alone.

Two Modes — pick from four timing behaviours
12V or 24V — one part suits both systems
1 to 60 Range — set seconds or minutes with a dial
10A Output — switches lights, pumps and fans
Pin 87 Contact — standard automotive relay wiring
5-Pin Base — plugs into existing relay sockets
Australian Made — designed and built by Redarc in SA

Electrical

Voltage: 12V or 24V

Output: 10A max

Output pin: 87 or 87a

Trigger pin: 86

Timer

Range: 1-60s / 1-60min

Adjust: Potentiometer

Modes: 2, DIP-select

Physical

Size: 75 × 24 × 30 mm

Weight: 70 g

Base: 5-pin ISO 280

Terminals: 6.3mm blade

Length: 75mm

Width: 24mm

Height: 30mm

Weight: 0.2kg

Timer relay for 12V and 24V negative-earth vehicle circuits

Fits 12V and 24V negative-earth systems (4WDs, utes, caravans, trucks, marine)

Fits any circuit under 10A that needs a delay-on, delay-off, or timed pulse

Not for winches, large inverters or compressor high-current sides (over 10A — drive a heavy-duty relay from the timer instead)

Not for direct engine-bay or exterior mounting without a sealed enclosure (no IP rating published)

Not for positive-earth vehicle systems

Q: What's the difference between TIM05 and TIM06?
Two different mode sets on the same body. The TIM05 gives a temporary output at turn on (a timed pulse when triggered) or a delayed turn off (output stays on for the set delay after the trigger drops). The TIM06 gives a delayed turn on (output waits the delay after the trigger) or a temporary output at turn off (output pulses on for the delay when the trigger drops). Match the job to the mode: reversing camera pulse or fan run-on go on the TIM05; warm-up delay or shutdown alert go on the TIM06.

Q: What does timer relay actually mean?
A relay that switches a circuit on or off after a set delay, rather than switching immediately. Same 5-pin body as an ordinary automotive relay, with electronics inside that hold the switching action open or shut for however long the potentiometer is set to.

Q: How do I set the delay?
Flip DIP switch 2 to pick between seconds (OFF) and minutes (ON). Turn the potentiometer clockwise to increase the delay anywhere from 1 to 60. DIP switch 1 selects the timing mode for that specific TIM05 or TIM06.

Q: Can I use it on a winch, a big inverter or a high-current accessory?
No. The 10A rating covers auxiliary lighting, small pumps and small fans, but a winch draws 200 to 500A and a large inverter draws 100A or more at 12V. Wire the timer into the coil side of a heavy-duty relay or contactor, and let that relay switch the load.

Q: What is pin 87, and what does pin 87a do?
Pin 87 is the switched positive output when the timer is active. Pin 87a is the alternate contact on a changeover relay, so wiring to 87a gives an output when the timer is not active. Use one or the other depending on whether the timer needs to switch a circuit on or off during its delay.

Q: Does it need a special relay base?
No. It uses the same 5-pin ISO 280 pattern as a standard automotive relay, so any generic 5-pin socket takes it. Pin numbering is 30 (battery positive), 85 (ground), 86 (trigger input), 87 (timed output), 87a (alternate output).

Q: Will it work on both 12V and 24V?
Yes. Both TIM05 and TIM06 are rated for 12V and 24V negative-earth systems on the same part number, so the same unit suits a 4WD or a light truck without a different SKU.

Q: What is the smallest and largest delay I can set?
1 second at the low end and 60 minutes at the high end. Below 1 second the potentiometer no longer resolves; above 60 minutes a different unit is needed.

Q: What loads is a timer relay actually good for?
Reversing-camera feed hold, auxiliary lighting run-on, radiator fan run-on, water pump prime, courtesy light hold, pop-up display timers, alarm entry delays, park-light pulses, warm-up delays on control gear. Any auxiliary circuit under 10A where the timing matters.

Q: Is it waterproof?
The body is compact plastic without a stated IP rating in the Redarc manual, so treat it as splash-tolerant, not submersible. Mount it under-dash, in a switch panel, or inside a relay/fuse box with the terminals covered. Direct engine-bay or exterior mounting needs a sealed enclosure.

Q: What warranty does Redarc give?
Two years against manufacturing defects. Damage from overcurrent, wiring to the wrong polarity or exceeding the 10A rating voids the cover.

Q: Where is it made?
Designed and manufactured by Redarc in South Australia. The Made in Australia label sits on the top of the body next to the potentiometer.

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