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It logs all events such as the date/time, as well as the name of the 
connected DPT(s) which was synchronized. 

 

The following is an example of such a Log File output: 

Synchronization attempted on: 28/02/2009 10:00:06 
ERROR: No ALFTECH DPT was found 

Synchronization attempted on: 28/02/2009 16:00:22 
ERROR: No ALFTECH DPT was found 

Synchronization completed on: 01/03/2009 01:58:44 
SUCCESS: DPT-EN3   08110004 

Synchronization completed on: 01/03/2009 01:59:30 
SUCCESS: DPT-EN3   08110004 

Synchronization completed on: 02/03/2009 05:00:07 
SUCCESS: DPT-EN3   08110004 

6.  The left-hand pane in the illustrated dialog lists NO connected 

DPT's. When no DPT's are present, or none are detected the list will 
appear empty as illustrated. Other warnings Dialogs and pop-ups 
will also warn the end-user of a potentially serious condition. 

Figure 5: The DPT Synchronization Setup 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. 

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  The complete "

DPT-EN3 Users Guide.pdf

",  is  found  on  the 

accompanied product CD-ROM. 

Hardware Installation 

DPT-EN3 Electrical Specifications 

Electrical Specifications 

PARAMETER CONDITION 

VALUE 

Power supply voltage 

Connected to PC 

(or powered USB Hub)

USB

Supply current 

USB 

< 70 mA 

Relay Contact Current 

 

7 A 

Battery Backup time 

USB removed 

±7 days 

Real Time Clock Accuracy 

0 °C to +40 °C 

±2 Min/Year 

Replacement Battery 

 

3.6 v Rechargeable  

(3 x 1.2 volt Nickel Metal Hydride AAA)

Replacing the Batteries 

Always refer to the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS found in this manual. 

BATTERIES:

 Only qualified service personnel are allowed to replace 

the batteries. If the batteries have failed, it has to be removed from the 
Printed Circuit Board and replaced. Only replace the batteries with 
components of same type and with the same rating, please refer to the 

DPT-EN3 Electrical Specifications

 section above. 

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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