Timer configuration

In the programmable clock module, "timer" (or "alarm") is the logical component with preconfigured start and end times. The timer configuration consists of one or many timer components. Every timer in the timer configuration got activate or deactivate base on the date and time of the RTC.

From the Timer Programmer, the user can add, modify or delete timers. To add a new timer, press the Add new timer button in the toolbar. The maximum timer count depends on the attached clock module. Generally, all clock modules can support more than 25 timers within a single configuration profile.

The timer consists of 3 main components as Start Date / Time, End Date / Time, and Channel.

Both Start Date / Time and End Date / Time designate the date and time to activate and deactivate the timer.

The Channel is the port ID which controls by the timer. If the RTC date/time matches with the Start Date / Time of the timer, it activates the specified port ID. Likewise, if RTC reaches to End Date / Time of the timer, it deactivates the specified port ID. The number of Port IDs is dependent on the hardware capability of the attached clock module.