TIME SWITCHES

Easy Selection Guide

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 Time Switches - Selection:

Time switches allow you to intelligently control the timing of your application, whether the
task is repeated daily, modified to your weekly requirements or aligning with your sunrise
and sunset to increase efficiency. The correct choice of time switch is determined by the
application and user preference.
Time Switches can be used to control:
• Lighting
• Heating, cooling and ventilation
• Process equipment

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• Pool/spa equipment and more

STEP 1: Select the type of time switch:

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The type of time switch chosen will be determined by the required accuracy of the
application and user preference.
Analogue
The analogue time switches are suited for
applications that require a simple level of control,
typically repeating the same schedule, day in, day
out. The programming of events is captured by
switching on or off the tappets/switches around the
switch. Because of the limited amount of tappets,
the minimum switching time is 15 minutes and
thus suited for events with approximate scheduling.
Digital
The digital time switches are suited for
applications that require a finer level
of control and events that typically
change throughout the week. Through
a simple and intuitive user interface
you can set the time and program
weekly events to a 1 minute resolution.

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STEP 2: Select the time switch function:

The time switch function determines whether a daily, weekly or weekly with astro functionality
is required. There are no digital daily time switches, however a digital weekly time switch can be
used for the same purpose.
Daily Time Switch
A daily time switch allows events to be programmed on a 24hour schedule. Assuming the time
switch is in automatic mode, the same timing events will occur 365 days a year.
Weekly Time Switch
A weekly time switch allows events to be programmed on a weekly basis. This allows different
events to be programmed for every day of the week, or more likely weekday’s vs weekends.
Astro Time Switch
An Astro time switch includes weekly time switch functionality with the additional allowance to
align control with sunrise and sunset times by specifying your location. This would typically be
used for energy efficiency measures controlling lighting, heating and cooling.

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STEP 3: Select the mounting type:
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Choose the mounting type that is suitable for your application.
a) DIN rail
b) Panel /flush mount
c) Surface mount
All digital time switches are DIN rail only.

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STEP 4: Select option for battery backup:
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Battery backup ensures that the time switch will not lose time if mains supply is lost. Battery
backup is standard on all digital time switches, however is optional on analogue time switches.
This feature is sometimes referred to as a quartz backup or a quartz driven timer.

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STEP 5: Select the supply voltage:
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The time switch supply voltage will be determined by what is available where the time switch
is installed. The 230 V AC models have preferred availability, however other voltages are
available.

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STEP 6: Select the number of outputs/channels:
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The number of output channels will determine how many outputs can be switched.
On a 2 channel device each channel can have independent programming.
Depending on the time switch, this can be a N/O or C/O contact.

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 Time Switch Easy Selection Chart:

Program Battery Voltage Channel Slim Size

Operation Type Mounting Type Reserve Supply Output (17.5 mm wide) Cat. No.
230 V AC 1 C/O No TAL111
No 230 V AC 1 N/O Yes TAL111MINI
24 hour 230 V AC 1 C/O No UNI45TV
DIN rail 230 V AC 1 C/O No TAL211
Yes
230 V AC 1 N/O Yes TAL211MINI
No 230 V AC 1 C/O No TAL171
weekly
Yes 230 V AC 1 C/O No TAL271
230 V AC 1 C/O No FM1STU
230 V AC 1 C/O No FM1STUH01
230 V AC 1 C/O No FM1STUZ01
No 230 V AC 1 C/O No FM1STUZH
Analogue
230 V AC 1 C/O No FM1STUZH01
24 hour 230 V AC 1 C/O No TAC111.1
230 V AC 1 C/O No UNI45TE
Panel/flush
230 V AC 1 C/O No FM1QRTU
230 V AC 1 C/O No FM1QRTUZH
Yes
230 V AC 1 C/O No FM1QRTUZH05
230 V AC 1 C/O No TAC211.1
No 230 V AC 1 C/O No TAC171.1
weekly 230 V AC 1 C/O No FM1QRWUZH
230 V AC 1 C/O No TAC271.1
Surface 24 hour No 230 V AC 1 C/O No UNI45TA

230 V AC 1 C/O No DGT.1.230

12 V AC/DC 1 C/O No DGT.1.012
24 V AC/DC 1 C/O No DGT.1.024
weekly Yes 230 V AC 2 C/O No DGT.2.230
Digital DIN rail 24 V AC/DC 2 C/O No DGT.2.024
230 V AC 1 C/O Yes DGT.1.230.SLIM
24 V AC/DC 1 C/O Yes DGT.1.024.SLIM

weekly with 230 V AC 1 C/O No DGT.A.1.230

Yes
Astro 230 V AC 2 C/O No DGT.A.2.230

Note: The 230 V AC models have preferred availability however other voltages available as above.

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 Time Switches – Analogue:

Talento Series
The Talento series of DIN rail mounted analogue time switches includes daily and weekly time
switches with certain models in slim configurations to maximise the use of space in switchboards.

• IP 20 • Manual override switch (ON/OFF/Automatic)*

• 24 hour or weekly program • Switch capacity:
• DIN rail mounted – Resistive load: 16 A/250 V AC
• Captive tappets with flip sealable cover – Inductive load: 4 A/250 V AC (Cos ϕ 0.6)
TAL211
24 hour program
Switching Running Minimum
Supply Voltage Cat. No.
Contacts Reserve Switching Time
220–240 V AC 1 N/O No 30 minutes TAL111MINI
220–240 V AC 1 N/O 50 hours 30 minutes TAL211MINI
220–240 V AC 1 C/O No 30 minutes TAL111
220–240 V AC 1 C/O 150 hours 30 minutes TAL211

Weekly program
Switching Running Minimum
TAL211MINI Supply Voltage Cat. No.
Contacts Reserve Switching Time
220–240 V AC 1 C/O No 180 minutes TAL171
220–240 V AC 1 C/O 70 hours 180 minutes TAL271
* On MINI range only ON/Automatic override.

Tactic Series
The Tactic series suits applications requiring versatile mounting arrangements
(surface, flush or DIN rail mount in 1 package) with a clear face cover.
• IP 20 • Manual override switch (ON/OFF/Automatic)
• 24 hour or 7 day program • Switch capacity:
• Surface, flush or DIN rail mounted – Resistive load: 16 A/250 V AC
• Captive tappets with sealable cover – Inductive load: 4 A/250 V AC (Cos ϕ 0.6)

TAC211.1
24 hour program
Switching Running Minimum
Supply Voltage Cat. No.
Contacts Reserve Switching Time
220–240 V AC 1 C/O No 15 minutes TAC111.1
220–240 V AC 1 C/O 150 hours 15 minutes TAC211.1

Weekly program
Switching Running Minimum
Supply Voltage Cat. No.
Contacts Reserve Switching Time
TAC271.1 220–240 V AC 1 C/O No 2 hours TAC171.1
220–240 V AC 1 C/O 150 hours 2 hours TAC271.1

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 Time Switches – Analogue:

FM1 Series
The FM1 series offers a high level of customisation (face colour, tappet colour, hand colour
and more) and is thus more suited towards OEM applications.

• IP 20 • Various colours with optional clock hands

• 24 hour or 7 day program
• Surface, flush or DIN rail mounted
• Manual override switch (optional)
• Switching capacity:
– Resistive load: 16 A/250 V AC
– Inductive load: 8 A/250 V AC (Cos ϕ 0.6)
• Other colours/configurations available
on request (MOQs required)
• Suitable for pool chlorinators, security
barriers, sprinklers, pumps, irrigation systems
and more.

Synchronous (no running reserve)

Colour
Minimum Manual
Supply Switching Program
Switching Over- Cat. No.
Voltage Contacts (hrs) Face Hand Tappet
Time ride

220–240 V AC 1 C/O 24 hr 15 mins Black – White No FM1STU

FM1STUH01
220–240 V AC 1 C/O 24 hr 15 mins Black – Yellow Yes FM1STUH01

220–240 V AC 1 C/O 24 hr 15 mins Black White Yellow No FM1STUZ01

220–240 V AC 1 C/O 24 hr 15 mins Black White White Yes FM1STUZH

220–240 V AC 1 C/O 24 hr 15 mins Black White Yellow Yes FM1STUZH01

220–240 V AC 1 C/O 24 hr 15 mins Grey Violet Violet No FM1STUZV

FM1STUZ01

Quartz (150 hour running reserve)

Colour
Minimum Manual
Supply Switching
Program Switching Over- Cat. No.
Voltage Contacts Face Hand Tappet
Time ride
FM1STUZV
220–240 V AC 1 C/O 24 hr 15 mins Black White White Yes FM1QRTUZH

220–240 V AC 1 C/O 24 hr 15 mins Grey Black Yellow Yes FM1QRTUZH05

220–240 V AC 1 C/O 7 day 2 hr Black White White Yes FM1QRWUZH

FM1QRTUZH05

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Time Switches – Analogue:

FM1 Accessories
Image Description Cat. No.

Clear front cover MIL72EC

Flush mounting bracket (screw fit) and clear

MIL72E1
front cover

Surface mounting enclosure MIL72A

MIL72A FM1

MIL72E1 FM1

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 Time Switches – Analogue:

UNI 45 Series
The UNI 45 series timer features an efficient, economic synchronous motor design available in
three mounting options with a moveable tappet system that allows for simple programming.

• IP 20 • Supplied with 3 pairs of plug-in tappets

• 24 hour program • Switching capacity:
• Surface, flush or DIN-rail mount – Resistive load: 16 A/250 V AC
UNI45TA • Efficient, synchronous motor – Inductive load: 2.5 A/250 V AC
• Fully insulated with sealable cover

24 hour Program
Minimum
Switching Running
Supply Voltage Program Switching Mounting Cat. No.
Contacts Reserve
Time
UNI45TE 240 V AC 1 N/O 24 hr No 45 mins Surface UNI45TA

240 V AC 1 N/O 24 hr No 45 mins Flush UNI45TE

240 V AC 1 N/O 24 hr No 45 mins DIN rail UNI45TV

UNI45TV
UNI45 Accessories
Image Description Cat. No.

Clear round cover (TA/TV) UNISPCT

DIN-rail mounting accessories UNISPBDIN

Green tappet – steel SPRIGS

Red tappet – steel SPRIRS

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 Time Switches – Analogue:

Dimension and Wiring Diagrams

Talento 111 and 211 MINI Talento 111, 211, 171, 271

52.5

FM1 Series
3,4
62

21
54
23,5
60 32

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 Time Switches – Digital:

DGT Digital Series

The digital time switch provides intelligent control of weekly schedules through an intuitive menu
structure that makes programming and maintenance simple. The time switches are available in 35 mm
(1 C/O or 2 C/O) or 17.5 mm (1 C/O) packages dependent on your space constraints and application.
• IP 20 • Removable front face for programming in
• Weekly program or weekly program with hand (DGTSLIM)
astro function • Automatic summer/winter daylight savings
DGT.1
• DIN rail mounted available (Australia Setting)
• Slim frame size available (17.5 mm) • Minimum switching time – 1 minute
• Intuitive user interface • Manual override available
• Internal battery backup (5+ years)

Weekly Program
Max. Switching
Supply Switching capacity (VA) Memory Frame
Switching Cat. No.
Voltage Contacts Locations size (mm)
Voltage AC1 AC15
DGT.2 230 V AC 1 C/O 250 V AC 4000 420 30 17.5 DGT.1.230.SLIM
24 V AC/DC 1 C/O 250 V AC 4000 420 30 17.5 DGT.1.024.SLIM
230 V AC 1 C/O 250 V AC 4000 750 30 35 DGT.1.230
12 V AC/DC 1 C/O 250 V AC 4000 750 30 35 DGT.1.012
24 V AC/DC 1 C/O 250 V AC 4000 750 30 35 DGT.1.024
230 V AC 2 C/O 250 V AC 4000 750 30 35 DGT.2.230
24 V AC/DC 2 C/O 250 V AC 4000 750 30 35 DGT.2.024
Notes:
1) 230 V AC models have preferred availability, however other voltages are available.
DGT.SLIM

The weekly and Astro time switches provide the additional functionality to schedule your events
based on the sunrise/sunset or your location (latitude, longitude).

Weekly and Astro Program

Max. Switching
Supply Switching capacity (VA) Memory Frame
Switching Cat. No.
Voltage Contacts Locations size (mm)
Voltage AC1 AC15
DGTA.1
230 V AC 1 C/O 250 V AC 4000 750 60 35 DGT.A.1.230
230 V AC 2 C/O 250 V AC 4000 750 60 35 DGT.A.2.230

Accessories

Image Description Cat. No.

Optional PC programming kit for 12.71 /91 /92. Includes adaptor,

DGT PROGKIT
USB cable and software.
DGT.A.2

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 Type 12.01
Selector switch:
12 OI = Permanently OFF
AUTO = Automatic
SERIES I
12 Series - Time switches 16 A = Permanently ON

Time Switches – Digital: 12 Series

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ams
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Outline drawings
N12.71
Dimension and Wiring Diagrams Screw terminal
12.21 12.22
N
Screw terminal Screw terminal
DGT.1/DGT.2 DGT.SLIM

Type 12.01 Type 12.11 Type 12.31

Selector switch: I Selector switch:
12 Series - Time switches 16 A
12
OI = Permanently OFF O = Automatic
AUTO = Automatic I = Permanently ON
I = Permanently ON SERIES
12.31 Outline drawings12 Series - Time switches12.51/12.81
16 A
Screw terminal Screw terminal
L 12.71 L 12.91...0000
Wiring diagrams Screw terminal Screw terminal
12.91...0090 / 12.92...0090
Screw terminal
L N
N L

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Type 12.31 Type 12.21 I

12.22 Type 12.71
12.91
Type 12.01 Type 12.11
10 12.92
Selector switch: Selector switch:
OI = Permanently OFF O = Automatic
Automatic / 12.92...0090
LAUTO = 12.91...0090 I = Permanently ON12.92
I = Screw terminal ON
Permanently
DGT.A.1/DGT.A.2 Screw terminal

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Type 12.71 Type 12.51

12.81

Type 12.31 Type 12.21 I

7 12.22
12.91
12.92

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