Finder introduce the Type 12.C1, digital time switch with BLE connectivity

The range of the Finder time switches expands with the Type 12.C1 time switch designed for load time management.

The Finder range of time switches is expanding with the introduction of the new Type 12.C1, a cutting-edge timing solution engineered for effective load management.
Designed for maximum versatility, this weekly time switch and Astronomical Clock featuring Bluetooth technology comes in an ultra-compact 1-module DIN format (only 17.5 mm wide), making it ideal for electrical distribution boards with limited space. It is widely applied in load control for centralized heating systems, automated irrigation systems, public lighting management, and access automation.

"Display-Less" Digital Programming
The Type 12.C1 adopts a display-less philosophy, embracing fully digital programming for fast and error-free configuration. Immediate manual override is ensured by an integrated switching button, whose functionality can be replicated via a dedicated wired input for commissioning or instant operational needs.

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Connectivity
The core of this innovation lies in the integration of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology. Paired with the dedicated Finder Toolbox mobile application (available for Android and iOS operating systems), the 12.C1 transforms device programming into an intuitive, purely digital process.

The Finder Toolbox App allows installers and maintenance personnel to manage the device with advanced functions, including:
- Weekly configuration: Setting up and managing precise weekly programs.
- Profile management: Saving, sharing, and replicating configuration profiles.
-Advanced timing functions: Includes the Astronomical Clock (Astro) function to calculate actual sunrise and sunset times based on the system's geolocation, the Weekly Time Switch function, and the Holiday Program.

The App also provides an immediate check of the time and energy savings achieved through the use of the Astro function.

Power Reserve and Precision Synchronization
To ensure maximum operational reliability, the Type 12.C1 integrates a high-efficiency internal supercapacitor. This component provides a power reserve of up to one week, maintaining time accuracy and preserving programming data even during prolonged absence of mains power.
For applications requiring absolute time precision (e.g., critical systems or distributed device networks), the Type 12.C1 offers an optional connection to the Type 012.BG.8.230 wireless GPS antenna for impeccable time alignment.

For further details and technical documentation, please refer to the findernet.com website.