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ALPHAREX / PRODUCT GUIDE

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The Legrand logo is a registered trademark of the Legrand groupof companies

LEGRAND ELECTRIC LIMITEDGreat King Street North, Birmingham, B19 2LF

Customer Services : Tel : 0870 608 9009 Fax : 0870 608 9008

Technical : Tel : 0870 608 9020 Fax : 0870 608 9021

E-mail : legrand.sales@legrand.co.ukWebsite : www.legrand.co.uk

DISTRIBUTION CENTRES

1. Glasgow Tel : 0141 764 2200Fax : 0141 764 2201

2. LeedsTel : 0113 233 9950Fax : 0113 233 9964

3. BirminghamTel : 0845 605 4333Fax : 0845 605 4334

4. LondonTel : 01895 458777Fax : 01895 458778

E-mail : cm-sales.uk@legrand.co.uk

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Adaptor, sof tware and data key

Set-up, save, edit and manage your settings

using AlphaRex’s advanced PC

programming software

The easy to usetime switch...letting you work faster

24/7 display al lows totalcontrol and accuracy

Finger protect ionterminals wi th

screws

4 funct ion keys keepsprogramming simple

Clear display makes the switcheasy to read and fol low

New additions to the AlphaRex rangemake programming even easier.

Units can now be set-up by followingsimple on-screen instructions or,alternatively, using the data key whichcan be plugged directly into a PC.

Fast programming

Using the PC adaptor,you can downloadsaved programmes onto the data key andtransfer them to thetime switch.

When the data key isinserted into theAlphaRex,‘DATA KEY’will be displayed. Youshould then select‘READ’ to transfer thestored data on to thetime switch.

Flexible settings

Ever needed to set upseveral programmesfor different times of the year? ThenAlphaRex has thesolution for you.Use the data key tostore differentprogrammes forsummer and winter.

If only one programme is required, the datakey is still a usefulback-up as it allowsyou to quickly restorethe programme.

Efficient copying

Even without a PC, youcan use the data keyto store or transferdata from one timeswitch to another.Simply choose the‘WRITE’ option fromthe display.

The data key can thenbe used to transferthe saved programmeto additional timeswiches.

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AlphaRex... the simple lifeIt has never been easier toprogramme a time switch.

Select ‘PROGRAM’ in the menu Select ‘NEW’ and choose requiredswitching days

Enter desired programme t imes

Easy to edi t funct ions

Going on hol iday? Justput in hol iday dateswith ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’

AlphaRex includes a host of additional

functions for the installer and end user

making it easy to programme, easy to

edit...easy to get on with life.

Storedprogrammes

at a glance

Switching mode

Time and date

Conf irmat ion

Data key slot

Programming mode

Operat ion mode

Navigat ion

Need to control thelength of use? Selectthe integrated hourcounter

Pulse opt ion with 84start t imes and apulse durat ion of upto 59mins and 59secs

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The AlphaRex has been developed to ensure that

simplicity and ease of use is key. Each on-screen

menu is so clear that there is no need to study a

manual before use.

The AlphaRex is pre-installed with European time, date

and daylight saving hours. Simply set the hour to UK

time and the time switch is ready to programme.

Multiple options ensure that AlphaRex functions

will meet all of yourrequirements

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AlphaRex time switchesdigital for rail 44

Conform to IEC/EN 60730-1 and EN 60730-2-7Text based programming for easier useMount on DIN rail EN 607154

Pack Cat. Nos. AlphaRexTM

Accuracy : ± 0·2 second per dayClearly visible LCD matrix display shows the data at a glanceProgrammable for 1 minute minimum at 1 minutesteps either as 24 hour or 7 day using pre-set groupsof days : Mon-Sun, Mon-Fri, Sat-Sun or individual daysProgrammable either directly on the time switch or via a PC with the Legrand software and data keyData keys can also be used to transfer programmesfrom one unit to another or used to store data andprovide a security back up1 programme consists of 1 ON and 1 OFF time and the allocation of any day of the week or acombination of days, plus the selected channel on the two channel version

Additional features :Built in hour counter up to 65535 hours with resetBack lit display and buttons for easy working duringset upLithium high temperature battery provides a 6 yearworking reserveEEPROM memory keeps your programme storedindefinitelyOptional automatic summer/winter time changeManual override (permanent ON or OFF until manual reset)Automatic override, changes contact position untilnext automatic ON time(ON becomes OFF; OFF becomes ON, till nextprogrammed ON)Sealable transparent cover with or without data key insertedHoliday and random security programmesD21 version includes a PULSE function providing up to 84 starts from 1 second to 59 minutes 59 seconds duration

AlphaRex D21 24 hour or 7 day56 programmes, 1 channel1 x 250 V 50 Hz, 16 A voltage free c/o contact

1 0047 61 230 V 50/60 Hz supply voltage1 0047 63 24 V 50/60 Hz or DC supply voltage

AlphaRex D22 24 hour or 7 day2 x 28 programmes, 2 channels2 x 250 V 50 Hz, 16 A voltage free c/o contacts

1 0047 71 230 V 50/60 Hz supply voltage1 6047 72 24 V 50/60 Hz or DC supply voltage

Pack Cat. Nos. Accessories

Data key1 0047 72 Enables programmes to be stored and/or transferred

from one time switch to anotherWhen used with the USB adaptor (Cat. No. 0047 73below) the data key can by programmed via a PC

USB adaptor with software1 0047 73 Enables programmes to be written or read on a PC

then transferred using the data key (Cat. No. 0047 72above) to the time switchSystem requirements : Windows® 2000, Windows® ME,Windows® XP, and Windows® 98 second edition, 10 MB free disc space

Data key box1 0057 91 1 module width

Mounts on DIN rail to store data keys

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■ Programming ■ Technical information

Type AlphaRex D21 AlphaRex D22Cat. No. 0047 61/0047 63 0047 71/6047 72

Programme 24 hour or 7 day

No. of channels 1 2

No. of ON-OFF 56 2 x 28actions per day/weekPulse start times 84 Nil

Pulse duration 1 second min. to N/A59 minutes 59 seconds

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Switchingcapacity :cos ϕϕ = 1 16 Aincandescent lamp 8 Acos ϕϕ = 0·6 10 A

Contact 1 changeover 2 changeoverswitch switches

Terminal capacity 1·5 mm - 4 mm single/1·5 mm - 2·5 mm stranded

IP rating IP 20

Min. prog. time 1 minute

Switching step 1 minute

Accuracy ± 0·2 second per day

Working reserve(1) 6 years

Programme memory Unlimited (EEPROM)

Manual switching Override and permanent

No. of 17·5 mm 2modules

Operating temp. –20 °C . . . +55 °C

Storage temp. –20 °C . . . +60 °C

Weight 130 g 136 g

(1) For time and date only

Just 4 buttons put you in controlSimple, easy to set up and easy to use…

Now set your ON/OFF times…Press the MENU button, select PROGRAM from the menuSelect the function you need i.e. NEW, EDIT, CHECK or DELETE

■ Dimensions (mm)

A programme consists of an ON and OFF time and the assigned day(s)

With pre-installed English text thatcan be changed to German, French,Spanish or Italian

Central European time and datehave been factory set with Europeansummer/winter time change installed

To set UK time :press MENU button select SET confirm OK;select TIME/DATE confirm OK; amend hour to UK hour confirm OK; confirm remainder OK

Example :Select NEW confirm OK;Select block or individual days confirm OK;Set ON time Hours and Mins. confirm OK;Set OFF time Hours and Mins. confirm OK;Press the MENU button to return to normal operation

You can move forwards or backwards with the –+ buttons

Either programme directly on the time switch or via your PCUsing the data key you can transfer the programme to another timeswitch of the same model

More features than ever before :• holiday programme• hour counter with reset• pulse function• random function• contrast control• more ON/OFF controls

■ Wiring diagramsAlphaRex D21 AlphaRex D22

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