Q and A's
Hello Reloadron and Carbonzit
I want to thank carbonzit for the idea of the independently adjustable timers
I was thinking of using independently adjustable timer relays, all of them triggered at the
same time (T=0), but I have not investigated this yet. I am going to let the two of you
who know what they are doing come up with the design. Now to answer both of yours questions
First & Second Answers:
I admit I had forgotten about the current ratings, all of them are at 120v ac.
Outlet #1 (Cable modem, 0.3 amps) comes on immediately at power up.
Outlet #2 (Vonage Adapter, 0.8 amps, Home Phone service) turns on 50 seconds after power up.
Outlet #3 (Router, 0.11 amps) turns on 110 seconds after power up.
Optional Outlet #4 (A possible 4th device not yet thought of) turns on 130 seconds after power up.
So I think it would be easier just to round the current loads to 1 amp each.
Then when delays are done all outlets stay on!
Third Answer:
I have yet to think of a triggering procedure.
Unasked Question: Sounds pretty simple, why do you need this?
Unasked Answer:
Well if it was just me I wouldn't bother, but I have found that if I lose power and then when the power is restored I have to power up the cable modem, the Vonage adapter and the router in the above order and timing. If they are powered up out of order then the Vonage adapter will not communicate with the cable modem (no home phone). The router cannot talk with the Vonage adapter (no internet on computers). When it happens when I am at work, I have gotten a call from my wife has asking what she should do. I told her to unplug the modem's power plug and when I got home I found she unscrewed the coax cable to the modem instead.
God knows I love her but I do not want her, or the kids (ugh), anywhere near these devices again.
I want to take this time to say thank you to the both of you for any help.
555 timer fan