GIC Astronomical Time Switch Astro And Mini
GIC manufactures Time Switches in both analog and digital versions that perform the function of controlling the opening and closing of electrical circuits based on a predetermined schedule. Astronomical time switches are programmed to control various loads or electronic utilities routinely according to sunrise and sunset times are also available.
- Astronomical Time Switch in 35mm
- Latitude/Longitude precise to the minute with time zone
- Sunrise/Sunset or Twilight rise/set trigger modes
- Ease of Programming & Navigation
- DST, Offset, OFF Hours, Weekly OFF features
- 12/24 Hour display format
- 6 years Battery reserve
- Easy Manual Override & Keypad Lock feature
- Ideal for Outdoor & Street lighting applications
Parameters
Supply voltage: 110 - 240V AC / DC
Supply variation: -20% to +10%
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 6 VA
Programming: Based on Latitude/Longitude precise to the minute with time-zone
Trigger modes: Sunrise/Sunset or Twilight Rise/Set
Offset: 00 to 99 minutes (Programmable)
OFF hours: Programmable
Weekly off: User Defined
DST: User Defined
Number of operating Modes: 3
Description of modes
- AUTO - As per user defined program settings
- ON AUTO Instant ON up to next Auto Event
- AUTO OFF - Instant OFF up to next Auto Event
Minimum switching Time: 1 min
Display: 3 Lines Text LCD
Clock accuracy: ± 2 s/day max. over the Operating Temperature range
Power reserve from factory: 6 Years
Output
Relay output: 1 C/O
Contact rating: 16A (For 'NO') & 5A (For 'NC') @ 240 VAC / 24 VDC (Resistive), Inductive (cos ø = 0.6) :- 6 A @ 250 VAC
Electrical life: 3x10
Mechanical life: 5x10
Utilization Category
AC - 15: Rated Voltage (Ue): 120/240 V, Rated Current (Ie): 3/1.5 A
DC - 13: Rated Voltage (Ue): 24/125/250 V, Rated Current (Ie): 2.0/0.22/0.11 A
Temperature
Operating temperature: -10° C to +55° C
Storage temperature: -10° C to +60° C
Humidity (Non condensing): 95% (Rh)
LED indication: Red LED - Relay ON
Enclosure: Flame Retardant UL94-V0
Dimension (W x H x D): 36 X 90 X 65 mm
Weight (unpacked) Approx.: 110 g
Mounting: Base / DIN rail
Degree of protection: IP 20 for Terminals, IP 40 for Enclosure
Certification / Standard
EMI / EMC
- Harmonic Current Emissions IEC 61000-3-2
- ESD IEC 61000-4-2
- Radiated Susceptibility IEC 61000-4-3
- Electrical Fast Transients IEC 61000-4-4
- Surges IEC 61000-4-5
- Conducted Susceptibility IEC 61000-4-6
- Voltage Dips & Interruptions (AC) IEC 61000-4-11
- Conducted Emission CISPR 14-1
- Radiated Emission CISPR 14-1
Environmental
- Cold Heat IEC 60068-2-1
- Dry Heat IEC 60068-2-2
- Vibration IEC 60068-2-6
- Repetitive Shock IEC 60068-2-27
- Non-Repetitive Shock IEC 60068-2-27