Product Overview
The Finder 12.A1 and 12.A2 are digital astro time switches designed for programmable control of lighting and other electrical loads. They feature NFC technology for easy programming using the Finder Toolbox mobile application, available on Google Play™ and Apple App Store.
Display Indicators
- A: ⚙️ [Settings Menu]
- B: ? Days of the week (1=Mon...7=Sun)
- C: ?️ [Holiday Program]
- D: ? [Permanent Manual Override] - 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] - Channel B (12.A2 only)
- I: ⏳ Time-CP (post code), ? [Year], ?️ [Day], ⏳ [Month], ⏰ [Hour], ⏱️ [Minute], ☀️<0xF0><0x9F><0xAA><0x91> [Daylight Saving] ON/OFF, ?️ [Holiday Program] (Start: ?️/⏳. Finish: ?️/⏳), ? [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), ? [Coordinates] (geographic coordinates in degrees), ⬆️ [North]/⬇️ [South], ➡️ [East]/⬅️ [West], ? [Time Zone], ? [Year], ?️ [Day], ⏳ [Month], ⏰ [Hour], ⏱️ [Minute], ☀️<0xF0><0x9F><0xAA><0x91> [Daylight Saving] ON/OFF (EU=Europe - BR=Brazil - AU=Australia) ?️ [Holiday Program] (Start: ?️/⏳. Finish: ?️/⏳)
- O: ⚙️ [Programming]
Settings Examples
2a Setting: Country, CP (leading two characters of CP), ? [Year], ?️ [Day], ⏳ [Month], ⏰ [Hour], ⏱️ [Minute], EU (☀️<0xF0><0x9F><0xAA><0x91> [Daylight Saving]).
2b Holiday Program: (Start: ?️/⏳. Finish: ?️/⏳), ? [PIN], ? [End].
2c Geographic Coordinates Setup: Start at 2a. At the Country or CP selection stage, scroll down with ⬇️ to enter ? [Coor] (coordinates) setting. Proceed by setting coordinates and time zone (? [TZ]). Latitude: ⬆️ [North]-⬇️ [South]. Longitude: ➡️ [East]-⬅️ [West].
Programming Examples
3a Astro ON/OFF Function
☀️ [Astro ON] - ? [Astro OFF] Function (e.g., 18:19 ☀️ [Astro ON] + retarded 10 min; 05:20 ? [Astro OFF] + advanced 20 min). Applies to ?️ [Day]: Mon...Fri.
UI Flow: Navigate to programming, select ASTRO ON/OFF. Set ON time (e.g., 18:19), apply offset (e.g., +10 min). Set OFF time (e.g., 05:20), apply offset (e.g., -20 min). Select days (e.g., Mon-Fri). Confirm.
3b ON/OFF Function
▶️ [ON] - ⏹️ [OFF] Function (e.g., 6:25 ▶️ [ON] - 19:15 ⏹️ [OFF]). Applies to ?️ [Day]: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun.
UI Flow: Navigate to programming, select ON/OFF. Set ON time (e.g., 06:25). Set OFF time (e.g., 19:15). Select days (e.g., Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun). Confirm.
3c Pulse Function
⚡ [Pulse] function (e.g., 11:00 ⚡ [Pulse] for 5 seconds). Applies to ?️ [Day]: Mon, Wed, Fri.
UI Flow: Navigate to programming, select PULSE. Set start time (e.g., 11:00). Set pulse duration (e.g., 5s). Select days (e.g., Mon, Wed, Fri). Confirm.
Manual Mode
- 4a: Manual ▶️ [ON]/⏹️ [OFF] - Channel A.
- 4b: Manual ▶️ [ON]/⏹️ [OFF] - Channel B (12.A2 only).
- 4c: Permanent Manual Override ▶️ [ON]/⏹️ [OFF] - Channel A.
- 4d: Permanent Manual Override ▶️ [ON]/⏹️ [OFF] - Channel B (12.A2 only).
UI Flow: Use joystick to select manual mode for Channel A or B. Toggle ON/OFF or permanent override.
Program Deletion
- 5: ?️ [Deletion of all programs].
- 6: ?️ [Deletion of single program].
UI Flow: Navigate to the deletion menu. Select 'Delete All' or 'Delete Single Program' and follow on-screen prompts.
Notes
- Battery Replacement: Uses 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] is active only when the device is powered.
- ⏱️ [Minimum switching interval]: 1 second (for ⚡ [Pulse] function).
- ☀️/? [ASTRO times] vary throughout the year; time switch times remain constant.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | 12.Ax.8.230.0000 | 12.A2.0.024.0000 |
|---|---|---|
| Standards | EN 60669-1 / EN 60669-2-1 | |
| Supply Voltage (UN) | 110...230 V AC (50/60 Hz)/DC | 12...24 V AC (50/60 Hz)/DC |
| Voltage Range (Umin - Umax) | 90 V - 264 V (AC/DC) | 10 V - 30 V (AC/DC) |
| Power Consumption (P) | 2.8 VA (50 Hz)/0.9 W | 2.2 VA/1.2 W |
| Contacts | 1 CO (SPDT) (12.A1) | 2 CO (DPDT) (12.A2) |
| Max Load (250 V AC) | 16 A | |
| AC1 Load | 4000 VA | |
| AC15 (230 V AC) | 750 VA | |
| Incandescent/Halogen (230 V) | 2000 W | |
| Fluorescent (230 V) | 750 W | |
| CFL-LED (230 V) | 400 W | |
| Operating Temperature | (-20...+50)°C | |
| Protection Rating | IP20 | |
Diagram Descriptions
Device Front Panel and Controls
The front panel features an LCD display showing time, day, and program status icons (e.g., ON, ASTRO, PULSE). Navigation and selection are performed using a joystick control. An NFC symbol indicates compatibility with the Finder Toolbox app for wireless programming.
App Store Icons: Icons for the Apple App Store (? [App Store]) and Google Play (▶️ [Google Play]) are present, indicating app availability.
Physical Dimensions
The device is designed for DIN rail mounting. Key dimensions include the joystick area and a width of 35mm for the unit itself.
Wiring Diagram
The diagram illustrates the terminal connections. Input power is connected to L/+ and N/- terminals. Output terminals are labeled for Channel A (e.g., 14, 12, 11) and Channel B (e.g., 24, 22, 21 for 12.A2). Terminals are marked with NO (Normally Open), NC (Normally Closed), and COM (Common) for the contacts.
Safety and Installation Notes
The device is intended for independent or panel mounting (Type 1 Action). It has a Pollution Degree of 2 and an Impulse Voltage rating of 4000 V (800 V for 12-24 V models). Terminals have a nominal torque of 0.8 Nm. The battery can only be replaced by the manufacturer or a competent person. Installation and configuration should only be performed by a qualified installer.
