# TIMER

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**Association**

**TIMER** is a countdown from one event to the next.
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**TIMER** is an indicator that works as a timer that is activated by an input signal and sends a signal when the countdown of this timer is completed. It can be configured to send a signal after a user-defined number of bars, allowing you to automate actions such as closing a trade after a certain amount of time.

The signal from **TIMER** is transmitted to other modules of the system to perform operations set by the trader.

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The **TIMER** module has **one outpu**t, which signals on the required bar that it's time to do something.

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