Theben SELEKTA top2 Series User manual

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Contents
1. Time switch overview ...................................................................................................................... 6
1.1. Type SELEKTA top2 overview:............................................................................................... 6
1.2. Type SELEKTA top3 overview:............................................................................................... 7
Definitions................................................................................................................................................ 7
2. Display and operation.................................................................................................................... 10
2.1. General.................................................................................................................................. 10
2.2. Operation............................................................................................................................... 11
3. Installation information................................................................................................................... 12
3.1. Information on the spring terminals....................................................................................... 12
4. Information on initial start-up......................................................................................................... 13
5. Auto mode display......................................................................................................................... 17
5.1. Explanation of the changing displays in the text line............................................................. 17
5.2. Segmented bar graph............................................................................................................ 17
5.3. top2 RC antenna.................................................................................................................... 18
5.4. Auto mode and manual/permanent switching....................................................................... 19
6. Main menu..................................................................................................................................... 19
7. Menu: ASTRO ............................................................................................................................... 20
7.1. ASTRO menu: Astro time...................................................................................................... 20
7.2. ASTRO menu: Total simulation............................................................................................. 21
7.3. ASTRO menu: Offset............................................................................................................. 23
7.4. ASTRO menu: Astromode..................................................................................................... 24
7.5. ASTRO menu: Location......................................................................................................... 24
7.5.1. LOCATION: Country...................................................................................................... 25
7.5.2. LOCATION: Coordinates............................................................................................... 26
8. Menu: PROGRAM......................................................................................................................... 27
8.1. PROGRAM menu: Standard (night break/daytime switch-on).............................................. 27
8.1.1. STANDARD: Setting a switching time........................................................................... 27
8.1.2. STANDARD: Checking switching times ........................................................................ 30
8.1.3. STANDARD: Modifying switching times........................................................................ 31
8.1.4. STANDARD: Deleting switching times.......................................................................... 33
8.2. PROGRAM menu: Special programs.................................................................................... 34
8.2.1. SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Programming special 1 astro prog......................................... 35
8.2.2. SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Checking special 1 astro prog................................................ 37
8.2.3. SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Modifying special 1 astro prog ............................................... 38
8.2.4. SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Deleting special 1 astro prog.................................................. 40
8.2.5. SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Special 2 ON.......................................................................... 41
8.2.6. SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Special 3 OFF ........................................................................ 43
8.2.7. SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Total simulation...................................................................... 45
8.2.8. SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Deleting all.............................................................................. 45

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9. Menu: TIME/DATE......................................................................................................................... 46
9.1. TIME/DATE menu: Time ....................................................................................................... 47
9.2. TIME/DATE menu: Set date.................................................................................................. 48
9.3. TIME/DATE menu: SU-WI..................................................................................................... 49
9.4. TIME/DATE menu: Week day ............................................................................................... 52
9.5. TIME/DATE menu: Form date............................................................................................... 53
9.6. TIME/DATE menu: Form time............................................................................................... 54
9.7. TIME/DATE menu: Easter date............................................................................................. 55
10. Menu: MANUAL............................................................................................................................. 56
10.1. MANUAL menu: Perm ON/Perm OFF................................................................................... 56
10.2. MANUAL menu: Overr ON .................................................................................................... 57
10.3. MANUAL menu: Timer .......................................................................................................... 58
10.4. MANUAL menu: Holiday........................................................................................................ 59
11. Menu: OPTIONS............................................................................................................................ 61
11.1. OPTIONS menu: Hour counter.............................................................................................. 61
11.1.1. HOUR COUNTER: Displaying operating hours ............................................................ 62
11.1.2. HOUR COUNTER: Deleting operating hours................................................................ 62
11.1.3. HOUR COUNTER: Operating hours service................................................................. 63
11.2. OPTIONS menu: Ext input .................................................................................................... 64
11.2.1. EXT INPUT: Not active (factory setting)........................................................................ 65
11.2.2. EXT INPUT: Button functions........................................................................................ 65
11.2.3. EXT INPUT: Switch functions........................................................................................ 67
11.2.4. EXT INPUT: Applications .............................................................................................. 69
11.2.5. EXT INPUT: Technical information................................................................................ 69
11.3. OPTIONS menu: LCD lighting............................................................................................... 70
11.4. OPTIONS menu: Language .................................................................................................. 70
11.5. OPTIONS menu: PIN ............................................................................................................ 71
11.6. OPTIONS menu: Factory settings......................................................................................... 73
11.7. OPTIONS menu: Info ............................................................................................................ 74
11.8. Explanation of priorities (from high to low) ............................................................................ 75
12. OBELISK top2 memory card ......................................................................................................... 76
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12.1. OBELISK top2 memory card in the time switch cover........................................................... 76
12.2. OBELISK copying functions .................................................................................................. 76
12.3. OBELISK menu ..................................................................................................................... 77
12.4. Start OBELISK PROGRAM................................................................................................... 78
12.5. PC software OBELISK top2................................................................................................... 79
12.6. Speech OBELISK.................................................................................................................. 80
12.7. What does the normal OBELISK program transfer?............................................................. 81
13. BLE Bluetooth OBELISK top3 ....................................................................................................... 81

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13.1 top3 app..................................................................................................................................... 83
13.2 Communication.......................................................................................................................... 83
13.3 Symbols in the app start menu.................................................................................................. 83
13.4 Other symbols in the app........................................................................................................... 83
13.5 App functions............................................................................................................................. 84
13.5.1 Setting a project weekly program....................................................................................... 84
13.5.2 Creating a new project ............................................................................................ 86
13.5.3 Editing existing projects on the mobile device.................................................................... 87
13.5.4 Duplicating existing projects on the mobile device ................................................... 88
13.5.5 Transferring an existing project from the mobile device to the time switch ............ 88
13.5.6 Transferring an existing project from the time switch to the mobile device ............ 88
13.6.7 Sending projects from the mobile device via e-mail ................................................ 89
13.5.8 Importing/opening projects from an e-mail attachment...................................................... 89
13.5.9 Direct commands................................................................................................................ 89
13.5.10 Sending the time and date to the time switch ........................................................... 90
13.5.11 Sending location data to the time switch.......................................................................... 91
13.5.12 Executing a manual switch command ....................................................................... 91
13.5.13 Manual switching/Switching preselection......................................................................... 91
13.5.14 Permanent ON/OFF ......................................................................................................... 92
13.5.15 Entering/deleting the holiday program.............................................................................. 92
13.5.16 Reading out operating hours............................................................................................ 93
14 Settings –App interface .......................................................................................................... 94
14.1 Language................................................................................................................................... 94
14.2 Date format................................................................................................................................ 94
14.3 First day of the week ................................................................................................................. 95
14.4 Vibration/System tones.............................................................................................................. 95
14.5 Help ........................................................................................................................................... 96
14.6 Info............................................................................................................................................. 96
14.7 Creating a new project (see also page 86) ..................................................................... 96
14.8 Programming switching times in the list view (see also page 85)............................................. 97
14.9 Copying switching times ................................................................................................ 100
14.10 Deleting switching times ............................................................................................... 101

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14.11 Programming switching times in the graphical view (optional).............................................. 102
14.12 Programming switching times –List view/Graphical view..................................................... 104
14.13 Transferring switching times from the app to the time switch ..................................... 106
14.14 Transferring switching times from the time switch to the app .................................... 109
14.15 Accessing the time switch directly ............................................................................... 111
15 Example of app usage.................................................................................................................... 113
16 General application examples........................................................................................................ 116
16.1 Lighting of billboards and neon advertising signs................................................................ 116
16.2 Street and facade lighting.................................................................................................... 116
16.3 Car park lighting .................................................................................................................. 116
17 Technical data ................................................................................................................................ 117
18 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................... 117
19 Service address/Hotline.................................................................................................................. 118

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1. Time switch overview
1.1. Type SELEKTA top2 overview:
SELEKTA 170 top2 SELEKTA 171 top2 RC SELEKTA 172 top2
Differences in the range of functions:
Functions
SELEKTA
170 top2
SELEKTA
171 top2 RC
SELEKTA
172 top2
Number of channels
1
1
2
Astro times
Yes
Yes
Yes
Switching time
Yes
Yes
Yes
Special programs
No
Yes
Yes
External input (number)
No
Yes (1)
Yes (2)
Timer
Yes
Yes
Yes
RC antenna connection
No
Yes
No
Number of memory
locations
56
84
84

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1.2. Type SELEKTA top3 overview:
SELEKTA 170 top3 SELEKTA 174 top3 RC
Functions
SELEKTA 170
top3
SELEKTA 174
top3
Number of channels
1
2
Switching time
Yes
Yes
Impulse
No
No
Cycle
No
No
Random
No
No
External input (number)
No
No
Timer
No
No
RC antenna connection
No
No
Number of memory locations
56
56
Definitions
Switching time
Switching default for the time switch comprised of the time (hours + minutes), the week
day (Monday to Sunday) and the channel status (ON or OFF). As of the programmed time
and week day, the channel status is valid up until the next switching time.
Impulse
Switching default with a limited time period for the time switch comprised of the time
(hours + minutes), the week day (Monday to Sunday), the channel status (ON or OFF)
and the duration (minutes + seconds). As of the time and week day, the channel status is
valid for the set time period.

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Cycle
A continuously repetitive sequence of channel ON and channel OFF. Start time and end
can be adjusted (hour + minute + week day). The time period for ON (pulse duration) and
for OFF (pause duration) can also be set (hours + minutes + seconds).
Switch
command
Generic term for astro times, standard program, special programs 1-3
Astro times
The switching times for sunrise and sunset, calculated according to location and time
zone.
OBELISK top2/
OBELISK top3
Memory card which can be inserted in the time switch. The program can be copied onto
the memory card and transferred from the memory card to the time switch; it is also
possible to read an additional language into the time switch from the memory card.
BLE
OBELISK top3
The BLE OBELISK top3 function is now available for new devices from the SELEKTA top3
range. Devices can be programmed, generated and set really easily via BLE (Bluetooth
Low Energy). (This function is not available for the top2 range of devices.)
Crossing
Normally an OBELISK which, for example, was programmed for a SELEKTA 170 top3,
can also only be used in a SELEKTA 170 top3. The transfer, e.g. of the switching times of
a SELEKTA 170 top3 to the second channel in a SELEKTA 172 top3 (crossing) can be
performed using a diversion via the OBELISK top2 PC software. In this case, the
OBELISK top2 can be programmed accordingly, see OBELISK menu item.
Auto mode
The time switch is in the standby automatic mode and performs the programmed switch
commands at the respective times.
Manual
switching
By pressing buttons ◄ and ► at the same time, manual switching can be activated in auto
mode. This is helpful if the time switch has to be switched on unexpectedly without much
warning. Manual switching represents a switching preselection, i.e. the current switching
status is overridden up to the next programmed switchover time period. By pressing both
buttons again, manual switching is released again.
Permanent
switching
By pressing buttons ◄ and ► at the same time for longer (> 3 seconds), permanent
switching can be switched on. This is helpful if the time switch has to be switched on
quickly and unexpectedly. Permanent switching overrides all stored switching times
permanently until it is released by pressing both buttons again.
In the case of a multi-channel timer, the respective buttons are
pressed for manual switching or permanent switching respectively in
the desired channel.

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Zero-cross
switching
Background:
Switch-on peak flows put a strain on the relays in the time switches and the
connected users.
Corrective measure:
The alternating voltage is monitored during zero-cross switching and the relay
switch-on delay is measured. The switch-on moment is accurately calculated by
software to ensure that the relay is connected exactly at the voltage zero-crossing
state. No inrush current peaks occur.
There is no overheating, no contact welding and hardly any contact wear.
Reset
Reset is achieved by pressing all four buttons at the same time. By resetting, all
configuration settings (time format, 24 hours or AM/PM, etc.) are maintained.
However, date and time are deleted. The selection "Retain programs" or "Delete
program" is available. "Delete program" must be confirmed separately. With "Delete
program", all switch commands and the holiday program are deleted.
Priorities
The following priorities are valid for the programmed switch commands, i.e. if
different switch commands were programmed in the same time period, the switch
commands with higher priority will be performed:
Cycle has the highest priority, followed by impulses;
switching times have the lowest priority

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2. Display and operation
2.1. General
SELEKTA top2

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SELEKTA top3
2.2. Operation

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3. Installation information
SELEKTA 170 top2 SELEKTA 171 top2 RC *SELEKTA 172 top2
*With DCF or GPS antenna (optional)
When the top2 RC GPS antenna is connected, the top2 GPS power unit is required if only one
device is connected to the GPS antenna. Another connection example would be this: 2x SELEKTA
171 top2 RC, each with 50 mA infeed (power unit no longer required).
3.1. Information on the spring terminals
In the case of a cable, the release lever for inserting the wire must be pressed downwards.
If the release does not work: bring the release lever all the way down (with force).
If the wire can still not be pulled out turn the wire by 90°.

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4. Information on initial start-up
The following operating instructions apply to the SELEKTA top2 and SELEKTA top3 ranges. The only
aspects in which SELEKTA top3 devices differ from SELEKTA top2 devices are the display colour
and, to a minimal extent, the display layout:
top2 top3
When the time switch is removed from the packaging, all important settings have already been made.
Press any button to start up the display. Individual settings can be performed by selecting and
confirming.
The language can be set in step 1.
German flashes. Press OK to confirm.
If another language needs to be set, press the arrow buttons ◄and ► until the language in question
is shown on the display.
Press OK to confirm the desired language.
Note: By pressing the ESC button, i.e. the Menu button, it is possible to return to the
previous setting menu. If you have, for example, pressed the OK button
too quickly by mistake, thus setting an incorrect language, you can
return to the previous selection item by pressing the Menu button.
Press the arrow buttons ◄ and ► to define your own location by selecting a town/city or entering
coordinates (latitude and longitude, time zone).
Note: If an external GPS antenna is connected (only possible with SELEKTA 171 top2 RC), both
location and time synchronisation are performed. The location for the Astro program is set in the time
switch automatically. Therefore, the following settings relating to your own location do not have to be
made if a top2 RC GPS antenna is connected correctly.
Select the required setting option and press OK
to confirm.

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COUNTRY setting option:
Select the country with the arrow buttons and press OK to confirm.
Select the town/city with the arrow buttons and press OK to confirm.
Or select the COORDINATES setting option:
Modify the longitude (flashing) with the arrow buttons and press OK to confirm.
Modify the latitude (flashing) with the arrow buttons and press OK to confirm.
Modify the time zone (flashing) with the arrow buttons and press OK to confirm.
Press OK to confirm.

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The date format currently displayed (in this case, European format) is shown
using the example date 31.12.2000. The date format can be changed with the
buttons ◄ and ► if required. Then confirm the desired setting with OK.
Note: If an external DCF or GPS antenna is connected (only possible with SELEKTA 171 top2 RC),
time synchronisation is performed. The exact local time is calculated in the time switch automatically
according to the set time zone. Therefore, the following settings relating to time and date do not have
to be made if a top2 RC DCF or GPS antenna is connected correctly.
Either confirm with OK or modify the year (flashing) with the arrow buttons and
then confirm by pressing OK.
Either confirm with OK or modify the month (flashing) with the arrow buttons and
then confirm by pressing OK.
Either confirm with OK or modify the day (flashing) with the arrow buttons and
then confirm by pressing OK.
Press OK to confirm.
Either confirm with OK or modify the time format with the arrow buttons and then
confirm by pressing OK.

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Either confirm with OK or modify the hours (flashing) with the arrow buttons and then
confirm by pressing OK.
Either confirm with OK or modify the minutes (flashing) with the arrow buttons and
then confirm by pressing OK.
Either confirm with OK or modify the changeover rule for the automatic
summer/winter time switchover with the arrow buttons and then confirm by pressing
OK.
The time switch is now in auto mode (automatic mode).

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5. Auto mode display
5.1. Explanation of the changing displays in the text line
Changing displays, 1-channel time switch:
Default state: The text line displays the date and the bar graph shows the
switching times for the current day.
If there is no mains voltage after 6 seconds, NO MAINS is shown for 3
seconds.
If manual switching or permanent switching has been activated, the
relevant special fade-in appears in the text line.
Changing displays, 2-channel time switch:
Default state: The channel number (CHANNEL 1) is shown for 12
seconds and the bar graph shows the switching times for the current day.
The date is then faded in for 3 seconds and the bar graph is deleted. After
this there is a change to the next channel (CHANNEL 2).
If there is no mains voltage, NO MAINS is faded in for 3 seconds after both
channels have been shown.
Press the buttons - or + to change the display to the other channel.
If manual switching or permanent switching has been activated on one of
the channels, the relevant special fade-in appears in the text line.
Example for changing displays:
No special fade-in
oChannel 1 date no mains channel 2 date no mains channel 1
With special fade-in (channel 2 permanent switching activated)
oChannel 1 date no mains C2 duration date no mains channel 1
5.2. Segmented bar graph
Horizontal, at top
Help lines for 24 hours at 0 and 24 hours
Help points at 6, 12 and 18 hours
48 segment bars, one line = 30 minutes

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Each bar shows the programming for a specific time segment:
oBar 1: From 12:00:00 AM to 12:29:59 AM
oBar 2: From 12:30:00 AM to 12:59:59 AM
o….
oBar 47:From 11:00:00 PM to 11:29:59 PM
oBar 48:From 11:30:00 PM to 11:59:59 PM
For astro times, standard and special programs:
oBar ON means that the channel is on for at least 1 second within the time period.
oBar OFF means that the channel is off for the entire period.
The same priorities apply to the bar graph too: cycle has the highest priority, followed by
switching times (switching times have the lowest priority).
5.3. top2 RC antenna
Displays for SELEKTA 171 top2 RC
The following displays only appear in the SELEKTA 171 top2 RC, as this is the only type of time
switch to feature an RC antenna port.
RC display:
Antenna is connected and time signal is being received.
"Antenna" display:
Antenna is connected, but no time signal is being received.
Check antenna position!

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5.4. Auto mode and manual/permanent switching
Briefly press buttons ◄ and ► at the same time to activate manual switching (keep both
buttons pressed for longer permanent switching)
Example:
Program: OFF
Press buttons briefly: manual ON
Press buttons longer: permanent ON
Press buttons longer: permanent OFF
Press these two buttons again to cancel manual/permanent switching again.
Manual/permanent switching priorities
oPermanent switching is not cancelled by other events.
oPermanent switching is cancelled again by a program switch command.
6. Main menu

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Note: Some of the steps in the sub-menus are not required, depending on the device type.
If the END text display is confirmed with the OK button, the system always returns to auto
mode.
The inputs can be aborted using ESC (MENU button) and the system returns to the last
operating level.
If no button is pressed for 70 seconds, the system returns to auto mode.
7. Menu: ASTRO
Press the MENU button to open the main menu from auto mode:
Sub-menu: ASTRO
ASTRO TIMES –TOTAL SIMULATION –OFFSET –ASTROMODE –LOCATION –END
7.1. ASTRO menu: Astro time
Check of astro times/switching times for sunrise and sunset (including the offset = adjustment of
sunrise and sunset times) for the current day.
Press the MENU button. ASTRO appears on the display.
Press the OK button. ASTRO TIME appears on the display.