Finder 12.A1/A2 Digital Astro Time Switch
Programmable with NFC technology using the FINDER TOOLBOX App.
Display Indicators
- A: Setting Menu
- B: Days of the week (1=Mon...7=Sun)
- C: Holiday program
- D: Permanent Manual override activated - channel A
- E: Channel A functions (ON, OFF, Astro ON, Astro OFF, Pulse)
- F: Day - Advanced/Retarded - seconds/minutes
- G: Channel B functions (ON, OFF, Astro ON, Astro OFF, Pulse)
- H: Permanent Manual override activated - channel B (12.A2 only)
- I: Time-CP (post code), year, day, month, hours, minutes, daylight saving ON/OFF, holiday program (Start: day/month. Finish: day/month) PIN ON/OFF, End
- L: Time switch without power supply (powered by battery) - Low battery (with power supply)
- M: Cancel
- N: Program number (max 50) - IT (country), CP (leading two characters of CP), Coor (geographic coordinates in degrees), N(North)/S(South), E(East)/W(West), TZ(Time zone), Y(year), D(day), M(month), H(hour), M(minutes), Daylight saving ON/OFF (EU=Europe - BR=Brazil - AU=Australia) Holiday program (Start: day/month. Finish: day/month)
- O: Programming
Settings (Examples)
2a. Setting Country, CP, Time, Date, Daylight Saving
Set Country, CP (leading two characters of CP), year, day, month, hour, minutes, and EU daylight saving.
2b. Holiday Program and PIN
Configure Holiday program (Start: day/month. Finish: day/month) and PIN ON/OFF.
2c. Setup by Geographic Coordinates
Alternative to 2a. Select 'Coor' setting to enter geographic coordinates (Latitude: North-South, Longitude: East-West) and Time Zone (TZ).
Programming (Examples)
3a. ASTRO ON - ASTRO OFF Function
Example: 18:19 Astro ON + 10 min delay, 05:20 Astro OFF + 20 min advance. Days: Mon...Fri.
3b. ON - OFF Function
Example: 06:25 ON, 19:15 OFF. Days: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun.
3c. PULSE Function
Example: 11:00 Pulse for 5 seconds. Days: Mon, Wed, Fri.
Manual Mode
4a. Manual ON/OFF Channel A
Manually switch Channel A ON or OFF.
4b. Manual ON/OFF Channel B
Manually switch Channel B ON or OFF (12.A2 only).
4c. Permanent Manual Override ON/OFF - Channel A
Set a permanent ON or OFF state for Channel A.
4d. Permanent Manual Override ON/OFF - Channel B
Set a permanent ON or OFF state for Channel B (12.A2 only).
Deletion
5. Deletion of All Programs
Erase all programmed settings.
6. Deletion of Single Program
Erase a specific programmed setting.
Notes
- Battery Replacement: BATTERY CR 2032 (LiMnO2) 3V, 230mAh. Complies with Article 11, EU directive 2006/66/CE. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations.
- Back-light Display: Active only when the unit is powered.
- Minimum Switching Interval: 1 second (for Pulse function).
- ASTRO Times: These vary seasonally; time switch times remain constant.
Technical Specifications
Model Numbers: 12.A1.8.230.0000, 12.A2.8.230.0000
Supply Voltage (UN):
- 12.Ax.8.230.0000: 110...230 V AC (50/60 Hz)/DC
- 12.A2.0.024.0000: 24 (12...24) V AC (50/60 Hz)/DC
Voltage Range (Umin - Umax):
- 90 V - 264 V (AC/DC)
Power Consumption (P):
- 12.Ax.8.230.0000: 2.8 VA (50 Hz)/0.9 W
- 12.A2.0.024.0000: 2.2 VA/1.2 W
Contacts:
- 1 CO (SPDT) for 12.A1
- 2 CO (DPDT) for 12.A2
Contact Rating: 16 A 250 V AC
Load Ratings:
- AC1: 4000 VA
- AC15 (230 V AC): 750 VA
- Incandescent/Halogen (230 V): 2000 W
- CFL-LED (230 V): 400 W
Operating Temperature: (-20...+50)°C
Protection: [IP20]
Dimensions: 88.8 mm (height) x 60.8 mm (width) x 35 mm (depth)
Mounting: [DIN rail]
Diagram Descriptions
Wiring Diagrams
Visual representation of terminal connections for 12.A1 and 12.A2 models, indicating power input (L/+, N/-) and output contacts (NO, NC, COM) for channels.
Display Indicators
Illustration of the time switch's digital display, showing various status icons such as program status (ON, OFF, ASTRO), day of the week, and battery level.
NFC and App Integration
Icons indicating NFC [NFC] capability for wireless programming and logos for the FINDER TOOLBOX mobile application available on the [App Store] and [Google Play].
Programming and Setup Flows
Visual guides detailing the step-by-step process for configuring settings like country, time, date, daylight saving, holiday programs, and geographic coordinates. Also includes detailed sequences for programming ON/OFF, ASTRO ON/OFF, and PULSE functions with specific times and day selections.
Manual Mode and Deletion Operations
Illustrations demonstrating how to perform manual ON/OFF switching for channels, set permanent overrides, and delete programmed settings.
