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    Orbis Astro Nova - Din Rail Astronomical Timer - Future Light - LED Lights South Africa
Orbis Astro Nova - Din Rail Astronomical Timer - Future Light - LED Lights South Africa

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Specifications & Features

Use this DIN-rail astronomical timer to automate on/off times for lights in indoor distribution boards—ideal for offices and signage where you want reliable lighting after hours without someone having to remember the switch. Set it up once by choosing your city (or entering coordinates) and it will automatically track local sunrise and sunset, adjusting through the seasons for consistent, practical control.

 

Specifications

  • Voltage: 230 ± 10 % V ac
  • Material: High-grade electrical components
  • IP Rating: IP20 – Indoor Use
  • Dimensions: 2 modules wide, suitable for 4 mm² wire cross-section
Use Case Ideas: How, Where & Why!

Office lobby evening lighting: Install in the lobby distribution board to switch entrance and reception lights from sunset until a set time, supporting cleaners and late visitors safely.

 

Retail shopfront signage control: Use city-based sunrise and sunset to power storefront signage automatically, turning lights on at dusk and off at dawn without staff intervention.

 

Residential driveway security lights: Install in the home distribution board to run driveway and perimeter lights dusk-to-dawn, adjusting through seasons for consistent illumination and lower energy use.

 

Apartment corridor and stairwell: Control corridor and stairwell lights from sunset to midnight on weekdays, extending to dawn on weekends, improving safety while reducing unnecessary overnight burn time.

 

Community park perimeter lighting: Automate pavilion distribution board to switch park perimeter and pathway lights at sunset, with sunrise off, keeping public areas visible after events without manual scheduling.

Installation Guidance, Tips & Tricks

Confirm Indoor Installation: Install on a DIN rail inside an indoor distribution board; the IP20 rating means indoor use only.

 

Verify Supply Voltage Range: Before powering, ensure the connected supply is 230 ± 10 % V ac as specified for this timer.

 

Set Location For Automation: Choose your city or enter coordinates so the timer tracks sunrise and sunset automatically and adjusts through the seasons.

 

Allocate Board Space: Allow room for its two-module width and wiring suitable for 4 mm² wire cross-section.

 

Test On/Off Scheduling: After configuration, confirm lights switch on and off at expected times to verify the astronomical schedule works as intended.

Frequently Asked Questions...

How does this astronomical timer work?

You choose your city or enter coordinates and it automatically switches lights on and off based on local sunrise and sunset, adjusting through the seasons.

 

Is it for indoor use only?

Yes, it has an IP20 rating and is designed for indoor distribution boards.

 

What voltage does it require?

It operates at 230 ± 10% V ac.

 

How is it mounted?

It mounts on a DIN rail and is 2 modules wide.

 

What wire size is it suitable for?

It is suitable for 4 mm² wire cross-section.

Specifications & Features

Use this DIN-rail astronomical timer to automate on/off times for lights in indoor distribution boards—ideal for offices and signage where you want reliable lighting after hours without someone having to remember the switch. Set it up once by choosing your city (or entering coordinates) and it will automatically track local sunrise and sunset, adjusting through the seasons for consistent, practical control.

 

Specifications

  • Voltage: 230 ± 10 % V ac
  • Material: High-grade electrical components
  • IP Rating: IP20 – Indoor Use
  • Dimensions: 2 modules wide, suitable for 4 mm² wire cross-section
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Orbis Astro Nova - Din Rail Astronomical Timer

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