Astronomical Time Switches

Astronomical time switches are electronic weekly programming clocks designed to control various loads automatically according to sunrise and sunset times.

Characteristics

  • Astronomical time switches have programming key for permanent overrides and for program copy or save.
  • Displays bar graph of daily profile for both channels and it is programmable with power off also.
  • It has 56 program steps On, off or on, off with astronomic mode of 1 or 2 channel.
  • They support programming for day or group of days.
  • Keyboard locking is also possible.
  • Examples of applications: street lighting, neon signs, store windows, monuments, frontages, etc.

Modular Astronomical Time Switch 1-Channel (EE180)

Description

  • Astronomical clock EE180 1-channel operates in astronomical mode.
  • It is pre-programmed according to times of sunrise and sunset, but this mode allows the user adding On and Off program steps to customize the program.
  • The following programming orders are available in the expert mode: On / Off / On (=astronomical On) and Off (=astronomical Off).

Electrical Connection

Modular Astronomical Time Switch 2-Channels (EE181)

Description

  • Astronomical clock EE181 2-channels makes it possible to associate the desired operating mode to each channel: expert mode or astronomical mode.
  • Programming of longitude and latitude parameters based on geographical location of your project allows automatic commutation of controlled circuit according to sunrise and sunset times.
  • A key is provided to save user programming.

Electrical Connection

Programming Key for EE180/EE181 (EG005)

PC Interface & Programming Software (EG003)

Expert Tips

Technical CharacteristicsFunctional Characteristics
  • Supply Voltage: 230V AC ± 15%
  • Frequency: 50/60 Hz
  • Maximum load: 16A AC 1
  • Loads: incandescent, halogen and fluorescent lamps
  • Running accuracy: ± 1.5 sec/24 hr
  • Astronomical time accuracy: ± 10 minutes
  • Operating reserve: lithium battery 5 years back up
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