307605 01 Connecting the time switch

17.07.2024

EN Astronomic Time Switch

LI
-2
3 4 L
SIMPLEXA 178-2 top LI R6a
C2

1780230

1. Basic safety information C1

1 2 N
Assembly and installation should only be carried
N
out by a qualified electrician, somebody who has L
completed appropriate professional training and L

has the knowledge and experience necessary to be

able to recognise and avoid the potential dangers † Correct connection required for smooth zero-cross
posed by electricity. switching operation.

Before installation/disassembly, disconnect the

power supply and ensure that the parts are no 4. Device description
longer live.

Prior to commissioning and using the product, read

the entire manual and follow the instructions. Display & buttons

Programmed
•The device is designed for installation on DIN rails. ON times
0 6 12 18 24
Sunrise/sunset
•Corresponds to type 1 BSTU in accordance with Date display
display
IEC/EN 60730-2-7. Time display
Channel status Days of the week
On, Off from 1 to 7
2. Proper use Display of the active buttons
with the relevant function
•The astronomic time switch is used, for instance, for
lighting equipment (roads, external staircases, display
windows, entrances etc.)  MENU MENU   OK  OK

• Only for use in closed, dry rooms – Activate screen –Save

– Open menu selection
! Do not use on safety devices, e.g. escape route doors, fire – Cancel menu  
Selection options
–Confirm
safety equipment etc. – ESC selection
(leave menu) are displayed

3. Installation and connection

Mounting the time switch

click
TH 35-7,5
(DIN EN 60715)

† Install on DIN rails.

1
Operating instructions Initial start-up

1. Read text lines

START
Flashing text/symbol
is a prompt COUNTRY
u DEUTSCHLAND u
COORDINATES
EGYPT

ESPANA
ESTONIA
2. Make a decision
FRANCE

 ...
YES NO
Confirmation Change/ u u
BERLIN FORM DATE
select
press
OK BIELEFELD YEAR
press
t u BOCHUM MONTH

BONN DAY

Overview of menu selection BREMEN FORM TIME

HOUR

MENU MINUTE

 ...
SU-WI
ASTRO u PROGRAM u TIME/DATE u EUROPE

28 10 21
ASTRO- CHANNEL TIME C1 off C2 off
TIMES C1
TOTAL NEW
SET DATE 9:40 46

SIMULATION SU-WI
CHECK
OFFSET WEEK DAY
MODIFY
ASTRO- FORM DATE
MODE DELETE † Set country, town/city, date, time as well as summer/
LOCATION TOTAL
FORM TIME winter time (SU-WI).
END
SIMULATION
END
† Press any button and follow on-screen instructions
END (see figure).

5. Settings and functions

u OPTIONS u END ASTRO menu

PIN In the ASTRO menu astro times, complete simulation, offset,
FACTORY astromode as well as position (location) can be viewed or
SETTINGS
changed.
INFO
END
• Astro times
Display of the astro times (including the offsets) for the
current day
• Total simulation
Display of the switching behaviour with a freely selecta-
ble Start date
• Offset
The offset (adjustment value) can be used to shift cal-
culated astro times +/– 120 min. This enables the Astro
switch-on and switch-off times to be adapted to local
circumstances (e.g. mountains, high buildings etc.) or to
personal requirements.

2
•Astro mode Set fixed switching time
– Evenings on, mornings off Switches: on at sunset,
switches off at sunset (Example: street lighting)
MENU
– Evenings off, mornings on Switches off: at sunset,
switches on at sunrise (Example: terrarium). PROGRAM u CHANNEL C1
– Astro inactive: The astro times are ineffective (timer
NEW u MEM FREE 42
function only).
• Position CHECK NIGHT BREAK or LIGHT ON

– Location set by selecting a city or by coordinates MODIFY HOUR

(latitude/longitude, time zone). DELETE MINUTE
Start
TOTAL- MONDAY
Change astro time/position SIMULATION
END DURATION
UNTIL
MENU
ASTRO ASTRO TIMES
u

TOTAL Copy switching to other
 Switching
COPY SAVE
SIMULATION days of the week. The time for
day of the week always one day
ADD TUESDAY
relates to a start time
OFFSET
SAVE
ASTROMODE

LOCATION u COUNTRY u
END COORDINATES

L A switching time always consists of a start time and an

end time (LASTS UNTIL). e.g. night switch-off on Monday
23:00 – 05:00 hrs.

u
FRANCE u AJACCIO L There are 42 memory cells available.
GREAT BRITAIN AUXERRE † Press MENU.
GUADELOUPE
BAYONNE † Select PROGRAM and press OK to confirm.
GUYANE
BORDEAUX † Select CHANNEL (C1 or C2) and press OK to confirm.
HRVATSKA BOURGES † Select NEW and press OK to confirm.
† Select NIGHT SWITCH OFF or DAY SWITCH ON and press OK
to confirm.
 ...

† Set selected switching times (hours, minutes, day) and

 ...

press OK to confirm.
† Select COPY or SAVE.
E.g. enter a different country, a different town/city † To SAVE press  and press OK to confirm.
† press MENU (see picture). † To COPY press OK.

Setting the offset function Setting summer/winter time

MENU MENU
ASTRO ASTRO TIMES TIME/DATE u TIME
u
TOTAL SET DATE
SIMULAION
SU-WI u SU-WI EUROPE u SU-WI
OFFSET u CHANNEL C1
WEEK DAY SU-WI GB/
ASTROMODE OFFSET u OFFSET IRL/P
MORNING EVENING
SU-WI FIN/
OFFSET OFFSET GR/TR
 ...

MORNING EVENING SU-WI CDN

 ...

00:00 00:00
 ...

† Press MENU.
† Select ASTRO and press OK to confirm.
† Select OFFSET and press OK to confirm. † Press MENU.
† Select CHANNEL (C1 or C2) and press OK to confirm. † Select TIME/DAT and press OK to confirm.
† Select OFFSET MORNING or OFFSET EVENING and press OK † Select SO-WI EUROPE and press OK to confirm.
to confirm.
† Set the time and press OK to confirm.

3
Activate PIN-Code 6. Technical Data
The PIN code is set in OPTIONS via the menu. Operating voltage: 230 V AC +10 % / –15 %
L If you have lost the PIN, please call the Theben Hotline. Frequency: 50–60 Hz
Standby: 0,54 W
L Have the serial number ready! Max. switching capacity: 16 A (250 V/50 Hz, cos ϕ = 1),
12 A (250 V/60 Hz, cos ϕ = 1)
MENU Switching capacity: 2 A (250 V AC, cos ϕ = 0,6)
OPTIONS u Min. switching capacity: 10 mA/230 V AC
100 mA/24 V AC/DC
PIN u NO PIN Switch output: switching of any phase is permitted
FACTORY WITH PIN u CURRENT PIN Protection rating: IP 20 in accordance with EN 60529
Protection class: II in accordance with EN 60730-1
INFO NEW PIN
subject to designated installation
END
00:00 Operating temperature: –30 °C … +55 °C
Power reserve: 6 years
Switching accuracy: accurate to the second
Time accuracy (typical): ≤ ± 0,5 s/day (25 °C)
Mode of operation: type 1 BSTU
Rated impulse voltage: 4 kV
Setting manual or permanent switching Pollution degree: 2
Software class: A
Manual and permanent switching can be set in the automatic Contact: NO contact
screen by key combination (see fig). Max. switching cycles with 16 A 50 000
• Manual control resistive load
Incandescent lamp load: 2600 W
Reversing the channel status to the next automatic or
Halogen lamp load: 2600 W
programmed switching.
•
Fluorescent lamps (LLB low-loss
Permanent switching ballasts):
As long as a permanent switching (on or off) is activated, uncorrected 2600 VA
series-corrected 2600 VA
the programmed switching times are ineffective.
parallel-corrected 650 VA (72 µF)
Fluorescent lamps (EB): 600 W
ok
LED lamps (< 2 W): 30 W
C1 C2 LED lamps (> 2 W): 300 W

L The time switch display is only fully functional at tempera-

Activate manual switching tures from +5 °C ... +55 °C.
† Briefly press both keys simultaneously.
Cleaning and service
Activate permanent switching
† Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the device surface.
† Simultaneously press both keys for 2 seconds. † Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents.
Cancelling manual/permanent switching
Disposal
† Press both keys simultaneously.
Dispose of the appliance separately
Resetting the time switch from domestic waste at an official
collection point.
† Press the 4 buttons simultaneously.
▻ You can choose between RETAIN PROGRAMS and
DELETE PROGRAMS. 7. Dimensional drawings
69,2
35,8 63,7
128,2*

90,1

45,1

52,9* 60*
76,2*

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8. Contact
Theben AG
Hohenbergstr. 32
72401 Haigerloch
GERMANY
Tel. +49 7474 692-0
Fax +49 7474 692-150

Hotline
Tel. +49 7474 692-369
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