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DPT–EN3 Operation 

Individual "programmed" schedule 
entries trigger the system output by 
switching the output relay ON. 

The "READY" button Activates or De-
Activates the timer program. 

A "Manual Ring" button is provided to 
allow manual operation at such times 
that a "schedule program" has not 
been downloaded or activated. 

Reference Status 

Description 

READY Button: READY 
vs. OFFLINE  
vs. NO SCHEDULE 

08:59 READY:

 The DPT-EN3 automatically displays the next 

Schedule Ring-time when online, and will activate the 
Output Relay at the Scheduled Ring-time as indicated. 

OFFLINE 

The DPT-EN3 will not activate the Output Relay. 

Press the 

READY Button to activate the DPT-EN3

 and to run the 

programmed and downloaded 7-day Schedule. 
NOTE: If 

the DPT-EN3 remains OFFLINE when the 

READY Button is pressed

, it indicates that the on-board 

batteries have run down completely, and the internal clock 
has reset. Please UPDATE the DPT-EN3's time from the 
DTP-C

ONSOLE

 software application. 

NO SCHEDULE 

The DPT-EN3 has not been programmed and No Schedule 
has been downloaded. Install the accompanied DPT-
C

ONSOLE

 software onto the connected PC, and 

RUN the 

DPT-C

ONSOLE

 software to create a new Schedule, and 

download to program the DPT-EN3.

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All scheduled Ring-Times have been activated for this day. 
At 00:00 the following day’s Ring-Times will be displayed if 
so programmed. 

CURRENT DAY 

DAY 1… DAY 7 

The DPT-EN3 automatically displays the current weekday 
when READY. 

Day 1 is Monday, Day 7 is Sunday.

CONNECTION STATUS 

USB 

The DPT-EN3 is connected and powered via the attached 
USB Cable. 

Battery 

The USB Cable is removed, or the attached PC is switched 
OFF. The 
DPT-EN3 provides ± 7 days of Battery powered operation. 
Thereafter, it will automatically return to OFFLINE mode, 
to conserve power. 

When re-connected (and 

powered), it will automatically return to READY 
mode, and recharge the batteries.

MANUAL RING Button 

When Pressed 

Will activate the Output Relay as long as pressed. 

CURRENT TIME 

As Displayed 

Display the DPT-EN3 internal clock time. To ensure 
accurate Output Relay activation, 

you have to ensure 

that the DPT-EN3's time is set correctly.

 The DPT-

EN3's internal clock is programmed from the connected PC 
with the accompanied DPT-C

ONSOLE

 software. 

USB Connector 

Connected 

The DPT-EN3 is powered and programmed via the 
connected USB Cable. 

Removing the USB cable will 

interrupt the supply power to the DPT, and its 
battery will run down.

OUTPUT RELAY 

Connected 

Connects the DPT-EN3 Output Relay to the external circuit. 

Removing the OUTPUT RELAY Connection will cause 
the system not to be activated as Scheduled.

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DPT–C

ONSOLE

 automatically detects the correct USB Communication 

port and establishes a connection. A status report offers information on 
the connected hardware, and the unit's Day / Time setting. It also 
allows the synchronization of the Date / Time to make sure that the 
DPT-EN3's onboard clock is synchronized with your PC's current BIOS 
Date / Time. 
An "Activate / De-Activate" Software icon allow you to enable or disable 
the DPT-EN3 from the connected PC. A "Manual Ring" Button on the 
DPT-EN3 allows manual activation of the system output. 

A USB Connector for the USB port connection to the PC is provided, as 
well as a Self-Latching Push Pull Connector for the relay output, and a 
5.0 m USB cable. 

Hardware Features 

x

120 timers per day 

x

7 day week clock 

x

Clock accurate to ± 2 minutes / year 

x

Powered and Programmed via USB 

x

1 to 55 second Pulsed Output only 

x

DPT-C

ONSOLE

 Software CD-ROM included, with DPT_Sync, a 

PC/Server Time synchronization software application. 

Hardware Connections 

x

USB to PC (5.0 m Cable included) 

x

Normally Open relay contact output with  Self-Latching Push Pull 
Connector (Connector Included)

Hardware LCD Indicators 

x

ACTUAL TIME 

x

OFFLINE vs. ACTIVE (Displays Next ring-time and Current day) 

x

POWER STATUS (Battery vs. USB) 

Summary of Contents for DPT-Console v. 3.3

Page 1: ...he product INSTALLATION The timer must always be installed by qualified service personnel Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Always disconnect the supply power before installin...

Page 2: ...not warrant guarantee or make any representations as to the correctness accuracy or reliability of the software ALFTECH does not warrant that operation of the software and accompanied hardware shall...

Page 3: ...hecklist 21 Software Checklist and Tests 21 Troubleshooting 22 Alf Electro Technical Services C C Reg No CK1999 05574 23 PO Box 1718 Somerset West 7129 CAPE South Africa www alftech com 6 Introduction...

Page 4: ...n to READY mode and recharge the batteries MANUAL RING Button When Pressed Will activate the Output Relay as long as pressed CURRENT TIME As Displayed Display the DPT EN3 internal clock time To ensure...

Page 5: ...g the Paste Insert Icon You can add this event to several days if required STEP 3 STEPS 1 and 2 can be repeated as many times as necessary to set up your schedule up to 120 events per day TIPS To edit...

Page 6: ...e is regularly updated from a Server and or it in itself is updated regularly from an Internationally Accredited world time clock server Due to USB timing delays and other processes running on the PC...

Page 7: ...Dialog illustrating NO connected DPT s 7 Refresh Icon When multiple DPT s are connected the refresh Icon will poll all available USB ports and list all the DPT s as found 14 The complete DPT EN3 Users...

Page 8: ...tacts between pin 1 and 2 Installing the DPT EN3 Always refer to the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS found in this manual The timer must only be installed by qualified service personnel 1 Remove the timer from it...

Page 9: ...t Windows Server 2003 R2 s and Microsoft Windows Vista s hardware requirements differs substantially from Microsoft s earlier desktop operating systems To ensure optimum performance please adhere to M...

Page 10: ...o remove all files as initially installed 20 Installing the DPT_Sync Software The DPT_Sync software application installer can be found on the ALFTECH DPT Console software installation CD ROM in the DP...

Page 11: ...re is powered by ensuring that the USB Cable is connected securely at both ends and the USB Icon is displayed on the DPT EN3 LCD 2 Ensure that the USB Driver Software is installed The LCD display is B...

Page 12: ...Date Time option Inaccuracy might have unintended consequences in time critical applications 2 The DPT Hardware s onboard battery might have failed NOTE This failure will reveal itself after you have...

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