Editing Cam timer (section)

==Uses==
Industrial machines use Cam timers and drum sequencers to control repetitive sequencing operations. The cam followers often operated hydraulic valves. Cam timers in the industry were superseded by the introduction of [[programmable logic controller]]s (PLCs), which offer improved flexibility and more complicated control logic functions. In consumer products like washing machines, they were replaced with [[ASIC]]s or [[microcontroller]]s.

The most common use for cam timers is in automatic [[washing machine]]s, which drive the washing sequence according to a pre-programmed pattern. They are gradually being superseded by [[microprocessor]]-controlled systems, which have greater versatility and thus can more efficiently respond to various feedback.

Another example is the usage in electromechanical [[pinball]] machines, where the Cam timer is also known as a 'Score Motor.'