GE GLX+Q 1 1COM 16A 2M AST IR User manual

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Index
■Safety warnings pag. 3
■Technical characteristics pag. 3
■Dimensions pag. 4
■Connection diagrams pag. 4
■Display and keypad description pag. 5
■Installation pag. 6
Setting the language pag. 7
Setting the date format pag. 7
Setting the date pag. 7
Setting the time pag. 8
Setting the coordinates/province capital pag. 8
■Manual operation pag. 10
Switching on/off manually pag. 10
Switch lock pag. 10
■Pre-set programs pag. 10
P1 program pag. 10
P2 program pag. 10
P3 program pag. 11
P4 program pag. 11
P5 program pag. 11
P6 program pag. 11
■Automatic operation pag. 12
1. NIGHT PROGRAM C1 menu pag. 12
1.1 NIGHT C1 display pag. 12
1.2 Change NIGHT C1 pag. 13
2. Menu HOLIDAY PROGRAM pag. 14
2.1 Creating a HOLIDAY program pag. 14
2.2 Checking a program pag. 15
2.2.1 Displaying a program HOLIDAY pag. 15
2.2.2 Changing a program HOLIDAY pag. 15
2.2.3 Deleting a program HOLIDAY pag. 16
3. Programs reset pag. 16
■Settings menu pag. 17
LANGUAGE menu pag. 17
DATE menu pag. 17
TIME menu pag. 17
CET / DST CHANGE menu pag. 18
POSITION menu pag. 19
CORRECTION menu pag. 20
PIN menu pag. 20
SETTING RESET menu pag. 21
■Hour meter menu pag. 22
■Reset menu pag. 22
■IR Interface pag. 23
Copy function pag. 23
Paste function pag. 24
■Battery replacement pag. 25
■Reference standards pag. 25

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Astronomical twilight switchesAstronomical twilight switches
• Large display with text guide
to facilitate programming
• Seable cover and possibility to lock
keypad through password
• Instrument to manage electric
utilities between the hours of
sunset and sunrise, which are
automatically calculated by
the instrument based on the
geographical coordinates inserted.
• Two versions
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GLX+Q 1 1COM 16A 2M AST IR with
1 relay and P1 fixed programming
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GLX+Q 1 2COM 16A 2M AST IR with
2 relays: relay 1 programmable
with the possibility to choose
between 6 pre-set programs, relay
2 with P1 fixed programming
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• IR remote control (available as an
accessory) for transferring programmes
from and to the instrument
• Possibility of a programmes
archive (up to 126) always
available
• Cover on the back of the instrument
for replacing the battery
• IR remote control (available as an
• Possibility of a programmes
archive (up to 126) always

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SAFETY WARNINGS TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1) The instrument must be installed and activated by qualified
personnel, following the connection diagrams provided in
this manual scrupulously.
2) After installation, it must be made impossible to access the
terminals without specific tools
3) Before accessing the connection terminals, verify that the
leads are not live
4) Do not connect or power the instrument if any part of it is
damaged
5) The instrument must be installed and activated in
compliance with current electric systems standards.
6) Do not use the instrument for purposes other than those
indicated
Code Model Description
687454 GLX+Q 1 1COM 16A 2M AST IR Astronomical twilight switch 1 relay
687455 GLX+Q 1 2COM 16A 2M AST IR Astronomical twilight switch 2 relay
• Power supply: 230Vac ± 10% 50/60Hz
• Absorption: 8VA (2W)
• Replaceable battery
• Output:
- GLX+Q 1 1COM 16A 2M AST IR: 1 relay with changeover contact
16(10)A / 250Vac
- GLX+Q 1 2COM 16A 2M AST IR: 2 relays with changeover contact
16(10)A / 250Vac
• Type of action: 1B
• Programs available (only for GLX+Q 1 2COM 16A 2M AST IR)
- 6 pre-set programs
- 4 periods + 20 holiday days
• Backlit LCD display
• Integrated IR interface with 0.5m capacity with direct sun light (2m
when dark)
• IR transmission frequency: 31.25kHz
• Software class: A
• Mounting: DIN rail to backplane
• Container: 2 DIN modules
• Operating temperature: -20°C ÷ +40°C
• Storage temperature -10°C ÷ +70°C
• Pollution level: 2
• Rated impulse voltage: 4kV
• Degree of protection: IP20 at the terminals

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DIMENSIONS CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
35
87
65
35
87
65 GLX+Q 1 1COM 16A 2M AST IR GLX+Q 1 2COM 16A 2M AST IR

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DISPLAY AND KEYPAD DESCRIPTION
C1 C2
ROk
Field “holiday program”
Field “CET/DST”
Field “key functions”
Key “ ”: menu/esc/check battery activation
Key “Ok”: confirm value/activation IR transmission
Key “C1”: decreases the value/menu back/
switching relay 1/lock relay 1
Key “C2”: increases the value/menu forward
switching relay 2/lock relay 2
Key “R”: resets settings
Field “text1 / day”
Field “text2 / date”
Field “relay status”
Field “time”
Field “lock” (relay switching lock)
Field “day of the week”

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INSTALLATION
• The instrument is supplied with the battery not installed to prevent
useless consumption. Remove the battery from its package and
insert it in the housing on the back of the instrument so that the
(+) pole is visible as shown in the “Battery replacement”
box. Then secure the cover, turning it clockwise.
• Use a pointed object to press the “R” key to reset it. The display
segments will turn on for a few seconds, then the instrument will
switch to IR reception mode.
Note: in the case of a mains power failure, IR reception is not
activated.
• Press the “ ” key to exit the IR reception mode (if you want to
transfer programs from the remote control, see the “IR Interface”
pag. 23)
• At this point, the parameters required for correct instrument opera-
tion can be entered:
- language, date format, date, time, geographical coordinates and
any corrections (or simply the province for Italy).
C1 C2
ROk
• Connect the load and the power supply as illustrated in the “Con-
nection diagrams” chapter.

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Setting the language
5 languages
are available:
Italian, English,
Spanish, French,
German.
➢Select
the language
with
“C1” and “C2”.
➢Confirm
with “Ok”.
Setting the date format
It is possible to select between
the dd-mm-aa and
yy-mm-dd formats.
➢Select the format with
“C1” and “C2”.
➢Confirm with “Ok”.
Setting the date
The parameter
(year, month, day)
being changed will flash.
➢Select the desired value
with “C1” and “C2”.
➢Press “Ok” to confirm
and continue
with the next parameter
The insertion sequence is
year Òmonth Òday
C1
C2
ROk
C1
C2
ROk
C1
C2
ROk
C1
C2
ROk
C1
C2
ROk
C1
C2
ROk
C1
C2
ROk
C1
C2
ROk
C1
C2
ROk
C1
C2
ROk
C1 C2
R
Ok
C1 C2
R
Ok

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When the day is being entered, the
display will show
a bar with the corresponding day of
the week
(1ÒMonday, 7ÒSunday).
Setting the time
The parameter (hours, minutes)
being changed will flash.
➢Select the desired value with
with “C1” and “C2”.
➢Press “Ok” to confirm
and continue
with the next parameter
The insertion sequence is
hours Òminutes
Setting the coordinates/province
capital
By setting the geographical
coordinates, the instrument
is able to automatically
calculate the sunrise and
sunset times for each day
during the year. The menu
changes depending on the
set language:
• if Italian is selected, then
only the province where
the instrument is installed
must be entered (the
display will show the province
abbreviations followed by the full
name, possibly shortened to six
characters).
➢Select the province with “C1”
and “C2”.
➢Press “Ok” to confirm
C1 C2
R
Ok

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• if a language other than Italian is
selected, the following parameters
must be entered:
- latitude
- longitude
- the time zone
(a time zone
is suggested
based on the
latitude and
longitude values;
this value may be
changed using the
“C1” and “C2”) keys
- sunrise and sunset
time corrections
(in this phase do not enter
a correction,
leave the two values
at 0 and press “Ok”)
At this point, the instrument will switch
to the normal operating status (main
Main page
page). The display will show the date,
time, relay status, day of the week (in
letters on the top row, in numbers at the
bottom) and the CET / DST symbol.
Note: if the instrument is not powered
by the mains, instead of the day the
following message will appear on the top
row .
In this condition backlighting is not active
and the relay will remain off.
C1 C2
R
Ok
C1 C2
R
Ok
C1 C2
R
Ok
C1 C2
R
Ok

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GLX+Q 1 2COM 16A 2M AST IS is equipped with 6 pre-set programs
that allow you to program the instrument’s night behaviour.
P1 program
This program sets
switch on at sunset
and switch off at dawn.
P2 program
This program keeps the relay in the off
position throughout the night.
PRE-SET PROGRAMS (only for GLX+Q 1 2COM 16A 2M AST IR)MANUAL OPERATION
Switching on/off manually
Press the “C1” (“C2”) key briefly to
switch the output relay 1 (relay 2, if
present).
The status that is reached will be main-
tained until the next program event.
Switch lock
Activating the lock function, all switches
are ignored. The relay remains in the
status in which it was found when the
lock was set.
➢Press and hold “C1” (“C2”) for 3
seconds to activate/deactivate the
relay 1 (relay 2, if present)
If the function is active, the following
symbol will appear .
P1
ON
OFF
Sunset
Sunrise
P2
ON
OFF
Sunset
Sunrise

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P3 program
This program sets switch on at sunset
and switch off at dawn, with a night-time
interruption in which the relay is temporarily
in the off position.
P4 program
This program sets switch on at sunset
and switch off during the night, at a
programmable time (before dawn).
P5 program
This program sets switch on at a
programmable time (after sunset) and
switch off at dawn.
P6 program
This program sets an on impulse during
the night with programmable initial time
and duration of the impulse. The impulse’s
maximum duration is 59 seconds.
Note: the relay 2 has a program set to P1 (it cannot be modified).
The selection of the night-time behaviour is therefore only limited
to relay 1.
Note: the dawn and sunset times are automatically calculated
by the instrument on the basis of the astronomical coordinates
entered and of any time adjustments (see chapter “Settings”).
P3
ON
OFF
P3 OFF
P3 ON
Sunset
Sunrise
P5
ON
OFF
P5 ON
Sunset
Sunrise
P4
ON
OFF
P4 OFF
Sunset
Sunrise
P6
ON
OFF
P6 OFF
P6 ON
Sunset
Sunrise

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AUTOMATIC OPERATION
The default settings are the following:
• GLX+Q 1 1COM 16A 2M AST IR:
- Program P1 (unchangeable)
• GLX+Q 1 2COM 16A 2M AST IR:
- program P1 on relay 1
- program P1 on relay 2 (unchangeable)
The “NIGHT PROGRAM C1” menu allows you to program the behaviour
of relay 1, by assigning a different program for each day of the week.
1.1 NIGHT C1 display
From the normal operating status:
➢Press key “ ”
➢Select PROGRAM with “C1” and “C2”
and confirm with “Ok”
➢Select NIGHT PROGRAM C1 with “C1”
and “C2” and confirm with “Ok”
➢The display shows the set program for
the first night of the week (in the P1
example in the night between
days 1 and 2, i.e. between Monday
and Tuesday). Press “C1” and “C2”
to cycle through the nights of the week
and display which program is set for
each night
Note: the display of the P3 program
is divided into two screen shots, the
first one showing the switch off time
and the second time the switch back
on time.
The “holiday” menu allows you to enter
individual days or holiday periods during
which all the set programmes shall not be
carried out and the relay shall be in the
off position.
1. NIGHT PROGRAM C1 menu
With this menu it is possible to view and
change the programs set on relay 1.
P1
ON
OFF
Sunset
Sunrise

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To go from one screen to the
other, press keys “C1” and “C2”.
1.2 Change NIGHT C1
Should you wish to change the program
assigned to a specific day of the week,
follow these steps.
From the day display menu:
➢Press “Ok” to enter into modification
➢The display shows the currently set
program, flashing: press “C1” and
“C2” to choose which program (P1…
P6) to set and confirm with “Ok”
C1
C2
ROk
C1
C2
ROk
C1 C2
ROk
➢Enter the parameters relative to the
selected program:
P1: no parameter
P2: no parameter
P3: night switch off time, night switch
on time
P4: night switch off time
P5: night switch on time
P6: initial time of the impulse, duration
of impulse
➢Press “Ok” to confirm. The display will
show the words and the
instrument shall enter normal
operation.

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2. Menu HOLIDAY PROGRAM
2.1 Creating a HOLIDAY program
From the normal operating status:
➢Press “ ”
➢Select PROGRAM with “C1” and “C2”
and confirm with “Ok”
➢Select PROGRAM HOLIDAY with
with “C1” and “C2”
and confirm with “Ok”
➢Select HOLIDAY NEW
and confirm with “Ok”
➢Choose the relay onto which
to carry out the
programming
➢Select between HOLIDAY ONE DAY
(single day) or HOLIDAY PERIOD
(multiple contiguous days)
with “C1” and “C2”
➢Enter the date (holiday day) or
the holiday day interval (holiday
period).
Note: the first and last date are
to be considered included in the
holiday period
➢Press “Ok” to confirm
Once the programming is confirmed,
the following message will appear
on the display .
During normal operation, the possible
execution of a holiday programme is
signalled by the symbol in field (7) on
the display.
Note: recursive function
At this point, the instrument activates the
recursive function that makes is possible
to program multiple holiday days in series
(or holiday periods).
If you do not want to enter another
holiday day (or period) press “ ” to end
programming.
The correlation of the programmed
holiday events is not controlled with the
recursive function: the function must
therefore be considered as facilitated
programming.
C1
C2
ROk
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C2
ROk

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The instrument’s memory makes it possible to store up to 4 holiday
periods + 20 holiday days.
Once the maximum capacity is reached, an attempt to store an
additional program will cause the following message to be displayed
. In this case, a program stored in the memory
must be deleted before entering a new one.
The message appears on the display if you try to enter a
holiday period that overlaps with a period that was already entered,
or if the last holiday date is before the start date.
2.2 Checking a program
This menu can be used to display, modify or delete a holiday program
saved in the instrument.
2.2.1 Displaying a program HOLIDAY
From the normal operating status:
➢Press “ ” to access the menu and
select PROGRAM with “C1” and “C2”
➢Confirm with “Ok”
➢Select PROGRAM HOLIDAY and press
“Ok” to confirm
➢Select HOLIDAY CHECK and press
“Ok” to confirm
➢Choose the relay onto which
to visualize the program
holiday with “C1” and “C2”
(only for GLX+Q 1 2COM 16A
2M AST IR)
➢Select between
HOLIDAY ONE DAY
and HOLIDAY PERIOD
and press “Ok”
to confirm
In case of HOLIDAY ONE DAY it is possible scrool the programs using
“C1” and “C2” keys. In case of HOLIDAY PERIOD the instrument shows
the start day of the first holiday period, press “C2” to visualize the end
of the period.
At this point, pressing “Ok” it is possibile access to options of modify,
delete or next holiday period.
2.2.2 Changing a program HOLIDAY
A program can be changed from the program display status.
➢Select the holiday program to change and press “Ok”
➢Select MODIFY with “C1” and “C2”
and press “Ok” to confirm
C1
C2
ROk
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C2
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➢At this point, new program parameters
can be entered. The parameter being
changed will flash. Use the keys “C1”
and “C2” to set the values and press
“Ok” to confirm or “ ” to exit without
changes.
When done with the change, the message
is displayed and the instrument
will return to normal operation.
2.2.3 Deleting a program HOLIDAY
A program can be deleted from the program display status.
➢Select the holiday program to delete and press “Ok”
➢Select DELETE with “C1” and “C2”
and press “Ok” to confirm or “ ”
to exit without deleting.
The message will appear on
the display and the instrument will return to
normal operation.
3. Programs reset
Program reset make it possibile to delete all holiday events (days and
periods) saved in the instrument, in the case of GLX+Q 1 2COM 16A 2M
AST IR, sets program 1 on relay 1.
From the normal operating status:
➢Press “ ”
➢Select PROGRAM with “C1” and
“C2” and confirm with “Ok”
➢Select PROGRAM RESET with “C1”
and “C2” and press “Ok” to confirm
➢Confirm with “Ok” or press “ ”
to exit without resetting
Note: the program reset function can also
be accessed from the Reset menu
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SETTINGS MENU
This menu is used to display and change the instrument’s general
configuration parameters.
These are: language, date, time, automatic CET / DST, position,
correction, pin reset.
From the normal operating status:
➢press “ ”
➢select SETTINGS with “C1” and “C2”
➢confirm with “Ok”.
LANGUAGE menu
The options are:
Italian, English, Spanish, French, German.
➢select SETTINGS LANGUAGE with
“C1” and “C2”
➢confirm with “Ok”.
The currently set language will be
displayed.
➢press “Ok” twice to access the change mode or “ ” to exit
without changing
➢select the language with “C1” and “C2”
➢confirm with “Ok”.
➢The following message will appear on the display .
DATE menu
➢Select SETTINGS DATE with “C1” and
“C2”
➢confirm with “Ok”. The current date is
displayed.
➢Press “Ok” twice to access the change
mode or “ ” to exit without changing
➢select the format with “C1” and “C2”
(dd-mm-yy or yy-mm-dd)
➢confirm with “Ok”
➢enter the year, month, day with “C1” and “C2” and press “Ok” to
confirm
➢The following message will appear on the display .
TIME menu
➢Select SETTINGS TIME with “C1” and “C2”
➢confirm with “Ok”. The current time is displayed
➢Press “Ok” twice to access the change mode or “ ” to exit
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➢enter the time, minutes with
“C1” and “C2”
and press “Ok” to confirm
➢The following message will appear
on the display .
CET / DST CHANGE menu
The instrument makes it possible to automatically manage the CET/DST
change and vice vers.
To activate/deactivate the function:
➢select SETTINGS DST with “C1” and “C2”
➢confirm with “Ok”. The current status
will appear on the display
(or )
➢press “Ok” twice to access the
change mode
➢select SET AUTO ON or SET AUTO OFF
with “C1” and “C2”
➢press “Ok” to confirm.
If the function is deactivated (AUTO
OFF) then the following message
will appear on the display and
the instrument will return to the main
page; if the function is active, press
“C2” to view/change the DST ÒCET
change.
➢Press “Ok” twice to change the
parameters or “C2” again to
display the parameters relative
to the DST ÒCET change
The following parameters
must be entered
(for both changes):
- week of the change
(1ST first, 2ND second,
3RD third, 4TH fourth,
LAST last of the month)
- month of the change
- day of the week
(Monday, Tuesday,…)
- time of the change
When all parameters are set, press “ ” to exit.
C1 C2
ROk
C1
C2
ROk
C1
C2
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The default values for the time change are:
- winter Òsummer change: last Sunday in March, 2:00 am
- summer Òwinter change: last Sunday in October 3:00 am
During normal operation, the symbol will appear on the display
during the CET period (winter) and the symbol will appear during
the DST period (summer).
POSITION menu
This menu is used to change the geographical coordinates (latitude,
longitude, time zone) that were set during the installation phase.
To change a parameter:
➢Select SETTINGS POSITION
with “C1” and “C2” and press
“Ok” to confirm
➢If Italian is set as the
language, it is possible to
select to change only the
province or make a change
using the geographical
coordinates:
C1
C2
ROk
C1
C2
ROk
- if you want to change the province, select
CAPITAL POSITION and press “Ok”. The
currently set province will be displayed:
press “Ok” to access the change mode
and select the new province with “C1”
and “C2” and confirm with “Ok”. At
this point the message will be
displayed to indicate the change that was
made.
➢Select the parameter
to change from among
latitude, longitude or time
zone and press “Ok” to
confirm
➢The parameter value is
displayed:
press “Ok” to access
the change mode
➢Set the new value with
“C1” and “C2” and
press “Ok” to confirm.
➢The following message will appear
on the display .
C1
C2
ROk
C1
C2
ROk
C1
C2
ROk
C1
C2
ROk

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CORRECTION menu
This function is used to change the sunrise and sunset time that is
automatically calculated by the system (maximum correction ±120
minutes).
To display the calculated sunrise and sunset times:
➢From the main page, press “Ok”.
The currently calculated sunrise and sunset times will be displayed
in sequence.
To change the sunrise and sunset time:
➢Select SETTINGS CORRECTION
and confirm with “Ok”
➢Select the time to correct “C1”
and “C2” l’orario da correggere
(sunrise or sunset)
➢Confirm with “Ok”. The
currently set correction is
displayed. Press “Ok”
again to change the value.
➢Set the correction with “C1”
and “C2” and press “Ok”
to confirm (use negative values
to advance the event, positive values to delay the event).
➢The message appears on the display to indicate the change
that was made
At this point, pressing “Ok” on the main page, the corrected sunrise
and sunset times are displayed again.
PIN menu
A protection code can be set to prevent anyone from using the
instrument.
The PIN code is a 4 digit number that has values between 1 and 4.
To set the pin code:
➢select SETTINGS PIN with the keys “C1” and “C2”
➢confirm with “Ok”
➢the four digits that make up the current PIN code are displayed
(0000 corresponds to pin inactive)
➢confirm with “Ok”
− select CHANGE and press “Ok” to enter the new PIN code. Use
the keys “C1” and “C2” to enter the numbers one by one that
make up the code and press “Ok” to confirm them
− select RESET to deactivate the PIN code request
➢press “Ok” to confirm.
➢The following message appears on the display
(in the case of reset).
C1
C2
ROk
C1
C2
ROk