Timeguard TR 644 User Manual

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Installation and
operating instructions

Digital time switch with annual and
astronomical program

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Contents

Basic safety instructions 3
Display and keys/operating instructions 4
Connection/installation 5
Overview of menu selection 6
Initial start-up 8
Time switch programs, astronomical programs 9

PROGRAM

Program switching time again in the

standard program 10
Request/change/delete switching time 12
Delete switching times 13
Pulse time programming 14
Programme cycle time 16
Standard and special programs 17

SIMULATION 21

TIME/DATE 22

MANUAL 23

Manual and permanent switching 24

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OPTIONS 25

Set astro programs 26
4-channel extension module 29
Enter PIN code 29
External output 30

Time signal reception with top2 antenna 32
OBELISK top2 memory card 34
LAN module 35
Service address/Hotline 35
Technical data 36

Basic safety instructions

WARNING

Danger of death through electric shock or fire!

 Installation should only be carried out by a qualified electrician!

• The device is designed for installation on DIN top hat rails (in accordance with EN 60715)

• Corresponds to type 1 BSTU in accordance with IEC/EN 60730-2-7

• Power reserve (8 years) is reduced if memory card is inserted (in battery operation)

Designated use

• The time switch can be used for lighting, bell systems, ventilation etc.

• Only use in enclosed dry spaces (device); antenna is installed in the open-air

Disposal

Dispose of device and batteries separately in an environmentally sound manner

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Screen and keys Operating

TR 644 top2 RC

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Program display

Programmed
switching times

Weekday and
Date display

Channel status
ON = On
OFF = Off

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Display of the active keys
with the relevant function

top2 RC-DCF or
GPS antenna con­nected display

Time display

Weekdays from 1 to 7

Astronomical
program display

1. Read text lines

Text represents query

2. Make a decision

 MENU

– Activate screen
– Open menu
– Cancel menu
– ESC
(1 step back)

Interface
OBELISK top2

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MENU

  

Options
are displayed

OK

 OK

– Store
selection
– Confirm
selection

YES

Confirmation

Press
OK

NO

Amend/
change

Press
 

Connection/installation

WARNING

Warning, danger of death through electric shock!

 Must be installed by qualified electrician!
 Disconnect power source.
 Cover or shield any adjacent live components.
 Ensure device cannot be switched on!
 Check power supply is disconnected.
 Earth and bypass.

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45° cable

Plug-in terminal

Connect cable

 Strip cable by 8 mm (max. 9 mm).
 Insert cable at 45° in the open terminal

(2 cables per terminal position possible).
 Only with flexible wires: To open the plug-in
screwless terminal, press screwdriver downwards.

Plug-im
screwless
terminal NC
contact

Test tap

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Overview of menu selection

MENU

PROGRAM

  

SIMULATION TIME/DATE

CHOOSE CHANNEL

C1

STANDARD
PROGRAM P0

NEW

CHECK–MODIFY–
DELETE

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DELETE
P0 ALL

END



EXTRA
PROGRAM
P1–P16

CHOOSE CHANNEL

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START YEAR

2010

27 01 2010
START MONTH

27 01 2010
START DAY

27 01 2010
SWITCH TIME

NEXT FORM TIME

TIME

DATE

SUMMER­WINTER RULE

WEEKDAY
NUMBER

FORM DATE

EASTER RULE

END

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MANUAL

CHOOSE CHANNEL

C1

PERMANENT ON

PERMANENT OFF

OVERRIDE ON

TIMER SHORT
TERM CIRCUIT

HOLIDAY

RANDOM



OPTIONS

ASTRO

EXT INPUT

OPERATING
HOUR COUNTER

LANGUAGE



END



...



...

ACTIVATE EXTRA
PROGRAM

END

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...

PIN

LCD­ILLUMINATION

EXTENSION
MODULE EM 4 *

FACTORY
SETTINGS



...

* only with RC devices

INFO

END

Initial start-up

Set date, time and summer/
winter time rule

Press required key and display follows
on screen (see figure).

You can connect the antenna top2 RC-DCF
(907 0 410) or the antenna top2 RC-GPS
(907 0 610) in order to synchronise the time
switch via the DCF/GPS time signal.
With correct reception the synchronisation
occurs automatically after a few minutes.

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ENGLISH

FORM DATE

YEAR

2010

21 01 2010
MONTH

21 01 2010
DAY

FORM TIME
24 HOURS

SET HOUR

SET MINUTE

SUMMER
WINTER
EUROPE

or

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SUMMER
WINTER
EUROPE WEST

SUMMER
WINTER
EUROPE EAST

SUMMER
WINTER
CANADA

SUMMER
WINTER USA

or

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SUMMER
WINTER NEW
ZEALAND

OWN SUMMER­WINTER
RULE

NO SUMMER­WINTER
RULE

Time switch programs, astronomical programs

With the digital 365-day time switch TR 641 top2 (1-channel time switch), TR 642 top2 (2-channel
time switch), TR 644 top2 (4-channel time switch) the time switch or astro programs can be pro­grammed and switched optionally for each channel.

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Time switch programs

Time switch function

– 1 Standard program P0 (Weekly program
with switching times, pulse and cycle times)
– 16 Extra programs consisting of:
14 Extra programs P1–P14 (Weekly programs

with switching times, pulse and cycle times with
different adjustable date ranges (fixed date range,
date dependent on Easter etc.), with extra pro­gram P15 (permanently on) and extra program
P16 (permanently off) (with adjustable date
ranges)

A channel can be defined as an astro channel in: MENU  Options  Astro  astro settings 
choose channel  change to astro program

Astro programs

The astro function can be activated instead of the
time switch function for each channel
– 1 Astro standard program P0 (with fixed on/
off times, weekly program)
– 16 Extra programs consisting of:
14 Astro extra programs P1–P14 (with fixed on/

off times, weekly program) with different adjust­able date ranges (fixed date range etc.), with
extra program P15 (permanently on) and extra
program P16 (permanently off) (with adjustable
date ranges)

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Time switch program
Program switching time again in the standard program

Example: Switch on sports hall lighting from Mon–Fri, 7:30 to 12:00 hrs

 Press MENU. PROGRAM is displayed.
 Confirm by pressing OK. CHOOSE CHANNEL is displayed.
 Confirm CHANNEL 1 by pressing OK. STANDARD PROGRAM P0 is displayed.
 Confirm by pressing OK. NEW is displayed.
 Confirm by pressing OK. SWITCHING TIME is displayed.
 Confirm by pressing OK. Select ON (for switch-on times).
 Confirm by pressing OK. The display shows SET HOUR.
 Use the + or – keys to enter hour, minute, (07:30) and confirm by pressing OK.

EVERY DAYS is displayed. Press to select MONDAY.

 Confirm by pressing OK. COPY is displayed.
 Confirm by pressing OK. ADD TUESDAY is displayed.
 Confirm by pressing OK and also confirm the days Wed, Thurs, Fri by pressing OK.
 Continue with  to SAVE is displayed. Confirm by pressing OK.

Repeat all steps for the switch-off time however instead of selecting ON with  select OFF and
enter 12:00 for hour and minute.

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MENU

ON 7.30

PROGRAM

CHOOSE
CHANNEL

STANDARD
PROGRAM

NEW

SWITCH TIME PULSE CYCLE

ON

SET

HOUR

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SET
MINUTE

  

EXTRA
PROGRAM 1



EVERY DAY MONDAY TUESDAY





EXTRA
PROGRAM 2

DELETE
CHANNEL 1
ALL

 

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COPY SAVE

ADD TUESDAY

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SAVED

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SAVE

SAVED

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Request/change/
delete switching time

 Press MENU. PROGRAM

is displayed.

 Confirm by pressing OK.
 Confirm CHANNEL 1 by pressing

OK.

 Confirm STANDARD PROGRAM

P0 by pressing OK.

 Use  to select CHECK-MODIFY-DELETE.
 Confirm by pressing OK.
 Confirm SWITCH TIME by pressing OK. The first

of the entered switching times is displayed.

 Confirm by pressing OK. NEXT is displayed.
Change or delete individual switching times

 Press  to select MODIFY (or DELETE).
 Confirm by pressing OK. The display shows

CHANGE HOUR.

 Use the+ or – keys to enter hour and minute and

confirm by pressing OK.

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PROGRAM

CHOOSE
CHANNEL

STANDARD
PROGRAM

NEW

MENU

CHECK­MODIFY­DELETE

SWITCH TIME

SWITCH TIME
MONDAY

NEXT

SWITCH TIME
TUESDAY



 

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...

DELETE
P0 ALL

MODIFY DELETE

CHANGE
HOUR

CHANGE
MINUTE

CHANGE
BLOCK

BLOCK
DELETE

DELETE

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...

DELETED

Delete all switching times in
the standard program

 Press MENU. PROGRAM is displayed.
 Confirm by pressing OK.
 Confirm CHANNEL 1 by pressing OK.

STANDARD PROGRAM P0 is displayed.

 Confirm by pressing OK.
 Use  to select DELETE P0 ALL.
 Confirm by pressing OK.

The display shows CONFIRM DELETE.
 Confirm by pressing OK. The display shows

DELETED.

CHOOSE
CHANNEL

STANDARD
PROGRAM

NEW

PROGRAM

MENU



CHECK­MODIFY­DELETE



DELETE
P0 ALL

CONFIRM
DELETE

DELETED

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Pulse time programming

Example: Switch on pause signal on Monday 8:05 hrs for 5 sec

 Press MENU. PROGRAM is displayed.
 Confirm by pressing OK. CHOOSE CHANNEL is displayed.
 Confirm CHANNEL 1 by pressing OK. STANDARD PROGRAM P0 is displayed.
 Confirm by pressing OK. NEW is displayed.
 Confirm by pressing OK. SWITCH TIME is displayed.
 Select PULSE by pressing .
 Confirm by pressing OK. ON is displayed.
 Confirm by pressing OK. The display shows SET HOUR.
 Use the + or – keys to enter hour, minute, second (8:05) and confirm by pressing OK.

PULSE LENGTH is displayed.
 Use the + or – keys to enter the duration of the pulse in minutes and seconds (5 sec).
EVERY DAY is displayed. Press to select MONDAY.

 Confirm by pressing OK. EVERY DAY is displayed.
 Press  to select MONDAY. Confirm by pressing OK.
 COPY is displayed. Press  to select SAVE.
 Confirm by pressing OK.

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MENU

PROGRAM

CHOOSE
CHANNEL

STANDARD
PROGRAM

NEW

ON 8.05

Length 5 sec

PULSESWITCH TIME CYCLE

ON

SET
HOUR

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SET
MINUTES

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SET
SECONDS

PULSE LENGTH
IN MINUTES

PULSE
LENGTH IN
SECONDS

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

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...

EVERY DAY MONDAY

SAVE

SAVED

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...



COPY SAVE

ADD TUESDAY

SAVE

SAVED



SAVED

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Programme cycle time

In addition to switch-on and switch-off times (switching time) and short time pulses (pulse) cycle
times (cycle) can also be programmed. The pulse length (+ pulse pause) is limited to 17 hrs,
59 min, 59 sec

• Cycle times refers to cyclically repetitive time functions such as fan controls, urinal rinses etc.

Example: Switch on water rinsing Monday from 8:00 to 20:30 hrs every 15 min for 20 sec
(8:0000–8:00

Cycle programming
– Start cycle: Monday 8:00 hrs
– Pulse length: 20 sec
– Pause length: 14 min 40 sec
– Cycle end: Monday 20:30:00 hrs

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On; 8:1500–8:15

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On; 8:3000–8:30

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On etc.)

Standard program and extra programs

• The standard program P0 (weekly program with switching times, pulse and cycle times or astro­nomical program) is always active however has the lowest priority and can be superimposed by
the extra programmes P1–P16.

• In extra programs the following is valid: the higher the number the higher the priority. The extra
program 16 has the highest, the extra program 1 the lowest priority.

• Each extra program has an arbitrary number of date ranges available. A extra program becomes
active when at least one date range has been set and is not superimposed by another extra
program with a higher priority during this period. At the start and end of each date range the
hour can also be entered to ensure that the changeover to the respective extra program occurs
on each complete hour.

• The following date ranges can be set in parallel:

– Fixed date (once)
– Fixed date each year
– Easter rule or the Orthodox Church rule (81 days before ... 174 days after Easter)

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– Chinese New Year (20 days before ... 20 days after the Chinese New Year)
– Date with serial pattern (Time limit series): Start and end are set and the start repeated

according to an adjustable number of days (at the latest after 200 days)

– Weekday rule (e.g. every 3rd Wednesday in September)

Extra programs

Examples of calendar-dependent date ranges:

– Fixed date range:
Start on 02.04.2010 at 16:00 hrs, End on 24.04.2010 at 10:00 hrs

– Annually recurring date range
Christmas: Start every year on 24.12. at 18:00 hrs, End on 26.12. at 23:00 hrs

– Easter-dependent date range
Whit Sunday and Monday: Start every year: 49 days after Easter at 0:00 hrs,

End: 51 days after Easter at 0:00 hrs

– Date range dependent on the Chinese New Year

Start each year 1 day before the Chinese New Year. New Year, End 5 days after

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– Date with serial pattern (Time limit series)
as from November 2010 to be carried out successively every 2nd week

Start on Monday 01.11.2010 at 0:00 hrs; End on Monday 08.11.2010 at 0:00 hrs,
repeat start after 14 days

– Date dependent on the weekday etc.
each month on the 1st weekend from Saturday 06:00 hrs to Sunday 18:00 hrs;
start 1st Sunday each month at 06:00 hrs, duration 36 hours
– Public holiday settings
With the help of the PC software OBELISK top2 the public holidays in a country in the set can

be set together, individually processed and transferred to the time switch with the memory card
OBELISK top2 as date ranges.

• Extra program P1-14 Time switch channel

– Active in the programmed date ranges
– Switch timings, pulse and cycle times can be entered as week programs

• Extra program P1-14 Astronomical channel

– Active in the programmed date ranges
– Astronomical times are active (calculated sunrise and sunset times)

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– Fixed switch-offs (e.g. nighttime interruption) and switch-ons can also be entered as weekly

program in order to superimpose the astronomical times entirely or partially.

Example: The standard program switches on the street lighting in dependence of the astro

times. A nighttime interruption is programmed from 23:00 hrs to 04:00 hrs.
Extra program 1 is active within the date range from April 30, 12:00 hrs until May 12:00
hrs. To ensure that the street lighting remains switched on all night no nighttime interruption is
programmed in the extra program 1.

• Extra program P15

– Function: Permanently ON
– Active in the programmed date ranges

• Extra program P16

– Function: Permanently OFF
– Active in the programmed date ranges

Example: The car park lighting is switched on and off at fixed times or Monday to Friday

according to astro times. The extra program P 16 Permanently Off ensures that the car park

lighting is not switched on on any public holidays.

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SIMULATION

During the simulation it is a channel-related total
request. All channel switching entered (standard and
special program, switching times, pulse and cycle
programs) are displayed in the time sequence in which
they are applied.

In the case of an astronomical channel all astronomical
switch-ons and fixed switch-ons / switch-offs are
displayed in their time sequence.

 Press MENU using  select SIMULATION and follow

the indications on the display in order to request all
the switchings applied (see figure).

MENU

PROGRAM

1. Switching



SIMULATION

CHOOSE
CHANNEL

START YEAR

2010

21 01 2010
START MONTH

21 01 2010
START DAY

21 01 2010
SWITCH TIME

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On 10:00

NEXT

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TIME/DATE

In the menu TIME/DATE the TIME, DATE, SUMMER WINTER RULE, WEEKDAY NUMBER, EASTER RULE
etc. can be entered/changed in the submenus.

 Press MENU using  select DATE/TIME and follow the indications on the display.

MENU

TIME/DATE

TIME DATE SUMMER-





WINTER RULE



WEEKDAY
NUMBER



FORME DATE

 

FORME TIME EASTER RULE

SET HOUR

10:00

SET MINUTE

10:15

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SAVED

YEAR

2010

21 01 2010
MONTH

21 01 2010
DAY 21.01

SAVED

SUMMER­WINTER
EUROPE

SUMMER­WINTER
EUROPE WEST

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...

FRIDAY
DAY 5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

FRIDAY
DAY 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

31.12.2010

12/31/2010

2010-12-31

TIME FORMAT
24 HOURS

TIME FORMAT
12 HOURS
AM
PM

STANDARD

ORTHODOX
CHURCH

MANUAL

In the MANUAL menu manual switch functions are applied. In the submenus MANUAL, PERMANENT
ON/OFF, TIMER SHORT TERM CIRCUIT, HOLIDAY, RANDOM as well as ACTIVATE EXTRA PROGRAM
the manual switching can be activated/programmed.

 Press MENU using  select MANUAL and follow the indications on the display.

MENU

MANUAL

CHOOSE
CHANNEL

PERMANEN ON PERMANENT

PERMANENT

ON

* Interruptions: several random switch-ons and switch-offs during a programmed

switch-on phase

Adjustments: random adjustment of the switch-on and switch-off time.



OFF

CHANNEL 1
PERMANENT
OFF



OVERRIDE ON

CHANNEL 1
OVERRIDE ON
or OFF



TIMER SHORT
TERM CIRCUIT

ON or OFFCHANNEL 1

TIMER
HOURS

TIMER
MINUTES

01:30

TIMER
SECONDS

01:30



HOLIDAY

00

10

ON or OFF

HOLIDAY
BEGIN

START YEAR
2010

21 01 2010
START MONTH

01

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...

 

RANDOM * ACTIVATE

RANDOM 1
INTERRUPTIONS

RANDOM 2
SHIFTING

EXTRA
PROGRAM

EXTRA
PROGRAM P1

EXTRA
PROGRAM
P2-P14



...

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Manual and permanent switching

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OK

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ESC

OK

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OK

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OK

MENU

OK

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Antenne top2 RC-DCF
907 0 410

Größe 1:2

Antenne top2 RC-DCF
907 0 410

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OK

MENU

OK

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TR 642 top2 RC

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OK

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Manual and permanent switching can be set using the menu in MANUAL or in normal mode
(automatic screen) by direct keystroke (see figures).

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C3
C4

MENU

OK

MENU

OK

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MENU

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OK

C1

C2

TR 644 top2 RC

C3

C4

Activate manual switching

 Briefly press key.

Activate permanent switching

 Press key for 2 sec.

Cancel manual /permanent switching

 Briefly press key again.

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Manual switching

Reversing the channel status to the next
automatic or programmed switching.

Permanent switching

As long as a permanent switching (on or off)
is activated, the programmed switching times
are ineffective.

OPTIONS

In the menu OPTIONS the submenus ASTRO, EXTERNAL INPUT, OPERATING HOUR, LANGUAGE, PIN,
LCD ILLUMINATION, EXTENSION MODULE (only for RC devices), FACTORY SETTINGS as well as INFO
can be requested.

 Press MENU using  select OPTIONS and follow the indications on the display.

MENU

OPTIONS

ASTRO EXT INPUT OPERATING

ASTRO
SETTINGS

CHOOSE
CHANNEL

TIME SWITCH
PROGRAM ACTIVE
or CHANGE TO
ASTRO PROGRAM

      

CHOOSE
CHANNEL

PUSH BUTTON
or SWITCH +
INACTIVE

PERMANENT OFF
or PERMANENT ON



...

EXTRA
PROGRAM



HOUR
COUNTER

CHOOSE
CHANNEL

SHOW
OPERATING
HOURS

000 008.0 STD
SINCE 01 02 2010

NUMBER OF
SWITCH-ONS
000 001

...

LANGUAGE PIN

GERMAN

ENGLISH



...

LCD
ILLUMINATION

WITHOUT or
WITH PIN

CURRENT PIN
00 00



...

NEW PIN
00 00

SAVED

AFTER 1
MINUTE OFF

ALWAYS ON

SAVED

EXTENSION
MODULE EM 4

CHANNEL C5-C8
SHOW INACTIVE

CHANNEL C5-C8
SHOW ACTIVE

ASSIGN
MODULE EM 4

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Set ASTRO program

... if a time switch program is active.

 Press MENU using  select OPTIONS and
follow the instructions on the display.

You will automatically be taken to the setting for
the POSITION data (COUNTRY or COORDINATES
input) and the ASTRO SETTINGS (OFFSET and ASTRO

MENU

OPTIONS

ASTRO

ASTRO
SETTING

CHOOSE
CHANNEL

TIME SWITCH
PROGRAM
ACTIVE



MODE).

If an ASTRO program is activated on a channel you can change the channel back
to the time switch program.
Programmed switching times are deleted when changing to the astro program.

... if astro times are active.

   

ASTRO TIMES

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OFFSET ASTRO MODE CHANGE

TO TIME
PROGRAM

END

CHANGE
TO ASTRO
PROGRAM

DELETE
CHANNEL 1

CONFIRM
DELETE

DELETED



...

In the OPTIONS submenu ASTRO it is possible –
after a channel has been changed to astro pro­gram – to request or change astro times, offset,
astro mode as well as position (location). If a
channel is set as an astro channel the symbol is
displayed and the astro times are accessed
after the channel selection.

• ASTRO TIMES

Astro time display (sun rise and sunset as well as

offset) for the current day

• OFFSET

With the offset (adjustment value) the calculated

astro times can be adjusted by max. +/– 2 hrs.
This means that the astro on and off switching
time can be adapted to local conditions (e.g.
mountains, high buildings etc.) or to personal
requirements.

• ASTRO MODE

– Evenings on, mornings off

At sunset it switches on, at sunrise it switches

off (e.g.: street lighting)
– Evenings off, mornings on
At sunset it switches off, at sunrise it switches

on (e.g.: Terrarium)
– Astro pulse: Evenings and mornings, only

mornings or only evenings; pulse duration max.

59 min, 59 sec)

• POSITION

– setting of the location using coordinates

(longitude/latitude, time zone) or country/city

– With the memory card OBELISK top2 up to 10

more cities (= Favourites) can be added
– Own astro table (with OBELISK top2-program)
– Automatic setting if antenna top2 RC-GPS is

connected (only for RC devices)

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MENU

OPTIONS

ASTRO

ASTRO
SETTINGS

 

POSITION END

 

COORDINATES

COUNTRY
GERMANY

CITY
STUTTGART

SAVED

CHOOSE
CHANNEL

ASTRO TIMES OFFSET ASTRO MODE CHANGE TO

   

OFFSET
MORNING

OFFSET
EVENING

LATITUDE
NORTH

LATITUDE
EAST

EVENING ON
MORNING OFF

SAVED

TIME ZONE
UTC + 1 H

ENDCOUNTRY

SAVED

TIME SWITCH
PROGRAM

END

EVENING OFF
MORNING ON

...



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4-channel extension module
EM 4 top2

With the module EM 4 top2 (649 0 104) the
365-day time switch (only for RC devices) can
be updated to 4 channels.
The module must be registered in the menu
OPTIONS in the time switch (see operating
manual for the module EM 4 top2).

Enter PIN code

The PIN-Code is set in OPTIONS via the
menu.

If you have forgotten your PIN call the

Theben Hotline.

MENU

OPTIONS

ASTRO EXTENSION



MODULE EM 4

CHANNEL C5-C8
SHOW INACTIVE



CHANNEL C5-C8
SHOW ACTIVE

ASSIGN MODULE
EM 4

PRESS SET TASTE
ON THE EM4

MODULE EM 4
ACTIVE

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EXTERNAL INPUT

For each channel an EXTERNAL INPUT (see figure) can be set with different
functions.
 Press MENU using  select EXT INPUT and follow the indications on the display.

3 submenus can be selected: Inactive, push button (function), switch (function)

– INACTIVE: The external input has no function
– PUSH BUTTON: Manual (manual switching), timer (Countdown timer) and staircase light (via

the external input the staircase light time switch function can be applied) can be selected.

– SWITCH: Permanently on, permanently off or special program (via the external input one of the

14 special inputs can be selected, started and ended by pressing the switch) can be selected.

Note:
If a function is activated via an external push button or switch, EXTERNAL is displayed.

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MENU

OPTIONS

ASTRO EXT INPUT OPERATING

 

CHOOSE
CHANNEL

INACTIVE

SAVED

HOUR
COUNTER



PUSH
BUTTON

  

OVERRIDE TIMER SHORT



*

TERM CIRCUIT

SAVED ON or OFF

STAIRCASE
LIGHT

EARLY CUTOUT
or RESETABLE



SWITCH

PERMANENT ON
or PERMANENT
OFF or EXTRA
PROGRAM

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SAVED

* Use push button without glow lamp

TIMER
HOURS

TIMER
MINUTES

TIMER
SECONDS

SAVED

STAIRCASE LIGHT
MINUTES

SAVED

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Time signal received with suitable antenna top2 RC-DCF or

antenna top2 RC-GPS

• Only use the antenna top2 RC-DCF (907 0 410) or antenna top2 RC-GPS (907 0 610) for
the 365-day time switch.

• By connecting the antenna top2 RC-DCF or GPS the time switch can be automatically syn­chronised via the DCF or GPS time signal. The time zone can be individually set. Upon receipt
of GPS data the GPS coordinates are also transferred to the time switch.

• After connection to the power supply or resetting there is change to the automatic display
after 70 sec, as soon as the DCF or GPS time signal has been received.

• Align antenna top2 RC–DCF in the direction of Frankfurt am Main (best reception is
achieved by installing on the outside of the building).

• Follow advice in the top2 RC-DCF or GPS antenna operating instructions.

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NOTE

 When connecting ensure correct polarity.
 Lay separate cable for antenna power supply.
 Observe maximum cable length of 100 m.
 Align the radio antenna so that the green LED flashes once a second.
 A maximum of 5 365-day time switches can be connected to one antenna.

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Setting time zones
After successful synchronisation, the time

zone can be altered in the TIME/DATE menu
option.

 In the submenu TIME (display: ALTER

HOUR) correct the applicable local time
(time zone).

Reception of the
Display: 20 01 2010 RC (Radio Control)

No reception of the DCF-/GPS time signal:
Display: e.g. 20 01 2010

No connection to antenna:
Display: 20 01 2010

DCF-/GPS time signal:

4

Ext1

C
C2
C3
C4

MENU

C2/C4
16(10)A 250V~
C1/C3
10(10)A 250V~

1

µ

5

C2

Ext2 Ext3 Ext4

0 6

1

C1

2

µ

6

0,5mm ­2,5mm

µ

10

C4

18

12

2

8mm

2

C3

7

3

L N

11

12

DATA

-

+

24

C1

C2

TR 644 top2 RC

C3

OK

C4

L

110-240V~

50-60Hz

R8a - 30T

8

µ

N

9

max.100 m

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OBELISK top2 memory card

Use memory card (see fig.)



Insert memory card in the time switch.

 Read / read out saved

device settings in the time switch or start
Obelisk program.



Remove memory card
OBELISK top2
(No. 907 0 404) after
copying and store in

the cover



Avoid mechanical stress or dirtying with other
storage/

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transport methods.

switching times and

Copy OBELISK  Time switch

This copies the switching program (all standard
and special programs) and optionally all time
switch (e.g. Position, offset, external input,
time format etc..) from the memory card in the
time switch.

Copy TIME SWITCH  OBELISK

This copies all switching programs and settings
from the time switch to the memory card

OBELISK

COPY OBELISK

-> TIME SWITCH

END

ok



TRANSCRIBE
OK

COPY TIME



SWITCH ->
OBELISK

START
OBELISK
PROGRAM

OBELISK
INFO

LAN module EM LAN top2

With the LAN module EM LAN top2 (649 0 900)
remote access to the 365-day time switch is
possible via a LAN. OBELISK top2 data (switch
programs and device settings) can be read / read
out via a remote connection using the LAN top2
software.
Furthermore, using the remote access the switch­ing status on the 365-day time switch can be
read and modified, the time controlled etc.

The 365-day time switch cannot be operated
during the LAN access (also see the operating
manual for the module EM LAN top2).

Service address/Hotline

Service address

Theben AG

Hohenbergstr. 32
72401 Haigerloch
GERMANY
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]

Hotline

Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Addresses, telephone numbers etc.
www.theben.de

The current OBELISK top2 PC software and the online
version of the operating manual (with time zone map)
are available at

www.theben.de

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Technical Data

641 0 100 641 0 300 642 0 100 642 0 300 644 0 100 644 0 300

Operating voltage / Frequency

Power consumption (typ.) 1,3 W 2,0 W 1,7 W 2,5 W 2,6 W 3,6 W

Switching output

DATA output
Switching capacity max. cos ϕ = 0,6

Fluorescent lamp load 230 V~ (120 V~)

Compact fluorescent lamps 230 V~
Power reserve

Pollution degree

Power supply on the DATA bus

8 years (lithium call)

2

phase independent (not suitable for switching SELV)

Standby 0,6 W 1,2 W 0,6 W 1,2 W 0,5 W 1,3 W

110 – 240 V~, -15 %/+10 % , 50 - 60 Hz

SELV - Safety Extra-Low Voltage

Contact / Gap / Contact material

Switching capacity max. cos ϕ = 1

Switching capacity min.

Incandescent / Halogen lamp load 230 V~ (120 V~)

- uncorrected, series corrected

- parallel correction

(120 V~)

Permissible ambient temperature
Protection class
Protection rating
Time accuracy

(maximum power on the DATA bus: 500 mA)

--- yes --- yes --- yes
two way switch / <3 mm (µ) / AgSnO

16 A, 250 V~

10 mA/230 V AC bzw. 100 mA/12 V AC/DC

10 A, 250 V~

2600 W (1300 W)

2300 VA (1150 VA)

1200 VA; 130 µF (600 VA; 65 µF)

37 x 7 W; 30 x 11 W; 26 x 15 W; 26 x 20 W; 23 x 23 W

(18 x 7 W; 15 x 11 W; 13 x 15 W; 13 x 20 W; 11 x 23 W)

–30 °C ... +55 °C

II in accordance with EN 60730-1 subject to designated installation

IP 20 in accordance with EN 60529

±0.5 s / day at 20 °C

2

C1+C3: 10A, 250 V~

C2+C4: 16 A, 250 V~

C1+C3: 2300 W (1150 W)

C2+C4: 2600 W (1300 W)

typ. –30 °C ... +45 °C,

temporary +55 °C

--- 100 mA --- 100 mA --- 100 mA