PT724A Series

365 Day 24 Hr. Timer/Controllers

Models include:

PT724A
- Timer module

DPT724A
- Timer module equipped with snap track for DIN rail mount capability

PT724AE
- Timer module in enclosure

Installation Guide

Rev. 103105 More than just power.TM

Installing Company: ________________ Service Rep. Name: ___________________________________
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 Overview:
Altronix models PT724A/DPT724A/PT724AE are extremely versatile 24 Hour 365 Day Event Timers designed to
support a wide range of applications. Such applications include: Home and Building Automation, Security, Access
Control, Lighting Control, Etc. PT724A/DPT724A/PT724AE are equipped with an independently controlled form
“C” relay contact that provides many latching and/or momentary operations during a program schedule of your
choice. The EE prom memory allows for programming of unit prior to/or during field installation. Events may be
set for single or multiple operations on a daily and/or weekly schedule. The block programming feature enables
repeating an event on any combination of consecutive days. PT724A/DPT724A/PT724AE will compensate for
daylight savings time if desired. Individually selected holiday exceptions can be programmed to override regularly
scheduled events.

Specifications:
Input: Visual Indicators:
• 12 to 24 VAC or VDC operation. • Alphanumeric LCD display simplifies programming.
Relay: Battery Backup:
• Form “C” relay contacts are rated • Built-in charger for 12VDC sealed lead acid
10A @ 120VAC/28VDC. or gel type batteries (Max charge current 100mA).
• Standby current: 10mA (relay off) • Optional lithium battery backup maintains clock.
50mA (relay on). Order Altronix part # LB2032.
Features: Mechanical:
• EE Prom memory protects against loss of • PT724A - Timer module.
programming due to power failure. Board Dimensions (approx.):
• Accurate crystal controlled clock. 3” x 5.25” x 1” (76.2mm x 133.4mm x 25.4mm).
• Momentary and/or Latching Events. • DPT724A - Timer module equipped with
• 50 individually programmed daily/weekly events. snap track for DIN rail mount capability.
• Block programming capacity can accommodate a • PT724AE - Timer module in enclosure.
total of 350 events per week. Enclosure Dimensions (H x W x D approx.):
• 10 programmable Holiday dates. 8.5” x 7.5” x 3.5” (215.9mm x 190.5mm x 88.9mm).
• “First man in” option.
• Standard or Daylight Savings Time settings.
• Automatic compensation for leap year.

Installation Instructions:
1. Mount PT724A/PT724AE/DPT724A in desired location.
Carefully Review:
Basic Operation (pg. 3)
Terminal Identification Table (pg. 3)
Push Button Layout and Description (pg. 4)
Programming Instructions (pg. 4-6)
2. Connect 12 to 24 volts AC or DC to terminals marked [+ DC – / ~ AC ~].
When using DC carefully observe polarity.
3. Connect 12VDC battery (optional) to terminals marked [+ BAT – / 12VDC].
4. Insert lithium battery (optional/not included. Order part LB2032) in battery holder (Fig. 1, pg. 3) with
the + positive side facing up.
5. Connect devices to be controlled to dry outputs marked [NO, C, NC].
Note: It is important when connecting DC powered electromechanical devices such as Mag Locks, Electric
Strikes, Bells, Relays, etc. to install a catch diode across the pos (+) and neg (–) terminals of the device.
Connect diode as close to the device as possible with the banded side facing the pos (+) terminal.
This will reduce the possibility of interference.
6. Program clock and desired event schedule (see programming instructions pg. 4-6).

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 Basic Operation:
PT724A/PT724AE/DPT724A controls an independently operated dry form “C” relay output. Relay can be pro-
grammed to: turn on (latch), turn off (release latch) or pulse (momentary toggle) at a specified time and day
(this is referred to as an event). Events are programmed via the push buttons and LCD display. Events may be
programmed to occur on any day of the week at any time. In addition, events may be repeated at a specific time
on two (2) or more consecutive days (i.e. M-F, Sun-Th, etc). Multiple combinations of individual and block events
may be programmed. Holiday exceptions are individually selected by date and will override all regularly scheduled
events.

Output Relay Modes:

Mode Status
Relay OFF De-energizes the relay until a relay ON event is detected.
Relay ON Energizes the relay until a relay OFF event is detected.
Disable Used to cancel an existing programmed event.
Pulse Momentarily energizes the relay for a selectable time period of 1 sec. to 15 secs.
Time is displayed in 24 hr. military format.

Terminal Identification Table:

Terminal Legend Function/Description
Dry Contact output used to switch controlled devices. When these relays are energized (ON)
NO, C, NC the NC and C terminals are open and the NO and C terminals are closed. When this relay is
de-energized (Off) the NC and C terminals are closed and the NO and C terminals are open.
+ DC – ~ AC ~ AC or DC Input 12 to 24 volt. When using DC carefully observe polarity
+ BAT – 12VDC 12VDC stand-by battery input (battery leads provided).
When this terminal is connected to DC neg. (–) the “First Man in” feature is enabled. The relay
FM will remain in its present position until this connection is terminated. At that time the relay
will resume normal operation and latest scheduled events will occur.

Fig. 1

RELAY ON
SU 01:01
NO
C
NC

+ DC --- + BAT --- FM

AC 12VDC SET ENTER UP DWN
}

12-24 Volt Lithium Battery Socket

AC/DC input (order Model # LB2032)
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 Push Button Layout:

SET ENTER UP DWN

Push Button Description Table:

Push Button Function/Description
SET Scrolling keys for programming. Escaping out of existing programming.
ENTER Accepts selections made to programming.
UP Scrolls through selections.
DOWN Scrolls through selections.

UP and DOWN keys can be used to select data entries. After scrolling to the correct entry,
depress ENTER to accept.

Programming Instructions:
A. Setting Clock/Calendar:

Upon initial power up RLY OFF will appear on display.
SU 01:01

ENTER to
Depress SET. will appear on display.
SET TIME

01/01/01
Depress ENTER. SU/01:01 will appear on display.

Enter the current date, day of week and time (military) by depressing UP and DWN to make the selection
then depress ENTER to accept.
Next select either DS (daylight savings mode) or ST (standard time mode) by depressing SET until

ENTER to appears on display.
SET BK
Depress ENTER to scroll until flashing cursor appears under DS (daylight savings mode) in display.
To change mode depress UP or DWN once ST (standard time mode) will appear in display.
Depress ENTER to accept correct selection.
Note: The flashing cursor denotes location of data entry selection to be made. If an entry was made in error
or requires changing, depress SET to backspace, make the correct selection and depress ENTER to
accept data and advance the cursor. To change or program clock/calendar simply repeat the steps above.

B. Setting Events:

Depress SET until ENTER to appears on display.
SET EVENT
>

#01 OFF
Depress ENTER. will appear on display.
SU 00:00

Depress ENTER until the flashing cursor appears under OFF in display. Now select type of event required,
by scrolling using the UP and DWN push buttons until either:
ON - Relay ON (latching mode), OFF - Relay OFF (latching mode), or PL - Relay Pulse (momentary).
appears in display and depressing ENTER will make selection.
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 When selecting the pulse mode PL01 will appear in the display. It is now necessary to assign the length of
time (duration of relay activation). The pulse can range in length from 1 second minimum to 15 seconds
maximum and is selected by using UP or DWN push buttons, then depressing ENTER to accept.
Note: If pulse duration is not selected relay output defaults to 1 second.
Next select the day of the week and time (military) by scrolling using UP and DWN push buttons and
depress ENTER to accept. You may continue to program events by repeating the previous steps or exit
programming by depressing SET.
Note: When programming additional events it is necessary to select the next consecutive event number
following the last event program to continue.
Note: When it is required to have the same event repeated on two (2) or more consecutive days of the week
(Block Programming), enter the first day followed by the last day by depressing SUN through SAT.
Example:
1) Monday through Thursday depress MON followed by THURS.
2) Wednesday through Sunday depress WED followed SUN.

C. Setting Block Events (Weekly Repeat):

Depress SET until ENTER to appears on display.

SET BK
BK=SA/SU
Depress ENTER. TIME=DS will appear on display.

Flashing cursor will appear at the location of the first day of the week desired. Depress UP and DWN to
select day. Depress ENTER to confirm selection, then cursor will appear at the location of the last day of
the week desired. Depress UP and DWN to select day. Depress ENTER to confirm selection.
Depress ENTER again to escape.

D. Setting Holiday Events:

ENTER to
Depress SET until SET EVENT appears on display.

#01 ON
>

Depress ENTER. will appear on display.

HL 00:00
Next select HL to indicate as holiday event and time by scrolling using UP and DWN push buttons and
depress ENTER to accept. Exit programming by depressing SET. If no holiday event has been entered and
a holiday date is entered, the unit will stay in its last position when that date comes up.
Note: When a holiday event is entered, all holidays will follow that event.

E. Setting Holiday Dates:

It is now necessary to assign these holiday events specific calendar dates which they are to occur.
To select Holiday events depress SET until

ENTER to appears on display.
SET HOL
#01 HOL
>

Depress ENTER. SU 00:00 will appear on display.

Note: Holiday events will override all regularly programmed events.

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 F. Delete/Disable Events or Edit Events:
Previously programmed regularly scheduled and/or holiday events may be deleted/disabled
without having to erase all events.

Depress SET until ENTER to appears on display.

SET EVENT

#01 ON

>
Depress ENTER will appear on display.
TU 00:00
Now scroll using UP and DWN push buttons to the event you wish to delete, depress ENTER to move
flashing cursor under relay option then depress UP and DWN push buttons until DIS is displayed,
depress ENTER to confirm.
G. Delete All Events:
All previously programmed events can be deleted by depressing SET until

ENTER to appears on display.

CLR MEM

CLEAR
Depress ENTER. will appear on display.
MEMORY?

PRESS UP
Depress ENTER. will appear on display.
& ACCEPT

Depressing UP push button will now clear all events previously programmed. If you wish to escape from
this selection depress any of the other push buttons: SET, ENTER and DWN.

DPT724A ST3 Drawing:

0.875”
22.2mm
0.125” (3.2mm)
0.625” 0.3125” (7.9mm)
(15.9mm)

2.75”
(69.9mm)
3.25” 3.4375”
(82.6mm) (87.3mm)
2.6875”
(68.3mm)

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 PT724AE
Enclosure Dimensions (H x W x D approximate):
8.5” x 7.5” x 3.5” (215.9mm x 190.5mm x 88.9mm)
7.25” (184.2mm)
3.625” (92mm)

1.25”
(31.8mm)

3.5” (88.9mm)
1.25”
(31.75mm) 0.6” (15.2mm) 0.6” (15.2mm)
6.05” (153.7mm)

1.125” 1.125”
2” (50.8mm)

(28.6mm) (28.6mm)
2” (50.8mm)
8.125” (206.4mm)

1” 1”
(25.4mm) (25.4mm)

6.05” (153.7mm) 1.25”

0.6” (15.2mm) 0.6” (15.2mm)
(31.75mm)
3.5” (88.9mm)

1”
(25.4mm)

1” 5.25” (133.35mm) 1”
(25.4mm) (25.4mm)

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 Customer Event Log
Event # Relay # Day/Block Holiday Dates Event Type

Altronix is not responsible for any typographical errors.

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