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Start a countdown by holding your hand over the sensor—useful at handwashing stations, food preparation areas and workstations where repeated timing is needed.
Choose your model: TM-27 (1707-20) for short 5–90 second intervals in 5-second steps, or TM-29 (1707-30) for 1 second to 99 minutes 59 seconds in 1-second steps. Each selection supplies one timer; price and availability should update with the selected model.
Set the required interval, then start timing with a hand movement over the sensor instead of pressing the start button. Choose the TM-27 for a short routine you repeat throughout the day. Choose the TM-29 when you need longer countdowns or precise one-second adjustments.
| Feature | TM-27 | TM-29 |
|---|---|---|
| Sato catalogue number | 1707-20 | 1707-30 |
| Countdown range | 5 to 90 seconds | 1 second to 99 minutes 59 seconds |
| Setting interval | 5 seconds | 1 second |
| Start | Hold a hand over the sensor | Hold a hand over the sensor |
| Alarm | Sounds for approximately 5 seconds; returns to the preset time | Selectable alarm sounds, flashing LED and blinking display; the sounding alarm can be stopped with a hand movement |
| Front-panel protection | — | IPX1 drip-proof front panel only |
| Power | Three AAA batteries | Three AAA batteries |
| Dimensions | 114 × 62 × 24 mm | 120 × 62 × 22 mm |
| Weight with batteries | Approximately 110 g | Approximately 130 g |
The TM-27 is designed for short countdowns such as a preset handwashing interval. Set 5 to 90 seconds in 5-second steps. After its alarm sounds, the display returns to the preset duration, ready for the next cycle.

The TM-29 offers one-second setting steps and a countdown of up to 99 minutes 59 seconds. Its end-of-time indication combines an audible alarm with a flashing LED and display. The front panel is IPX1 drip-proof; the timer is not intended for immersion or washdown.


Your selection includes one TM-27 or one TM-29, three AAA batteries, an adapter plate and an instruction manual. Select the model above before adding it to your cart.
For more application details and installation guidance, read the main TM-27 / TM-29 product page.