Precision Astronomical Control
All controllers in the AST product family feature a high-precision real-time clock with automatic synchronization using the GPS position of the user’s smartphone, ensuring accurate lighting control throughout the year.
ASTmidi allows individual adjustment of switching times to match local environmental conditions and user requirements.
As one of the first controllers of its kind, ASTmidi supports independent monthly switching corrections, providing significantly greater control accuracy compared to conventional astronomical timers.
ASTmobile – Wireless Configuration and Management
ASTmidi is fully compatible with the free ASTmobile mobile application, allowing complete configuration, monitoring, and diagnostics directly from a smartphone or tablet.
Communication is performed via an encrypted Bluetooth connection, eliminating the need for programming cables or additional communication interfaces.
Using ASTmobile, users can:
- View the current controller configuration.
- Modify operating parameters.
- Review switching schedules.
- Locate the controller on an interactive map.
- Save and restore controller configurations.
- View event history.
- Perform manual service switching of relay outputs.
Update controller firmware wirelessly.
Key Features
- Complete configuration and management using the ASTmobile application.
- Intuitive user interface for fast and convenient programming.
- Free Android application.
- Encrypted bidirectional Bluetooth communication.
- Automatic calculation of switching corrections based on the smartphone’s GPS location.
- User-adjustable switching corrections up to ±240 minutes.
- Automatic daylight saving time adjustment.
- Astronomical switching times calculated from GPS location or astronomical tables.
- Wireless editing and uploading of switching schedules.
- Automatic controller positioning on the ASTmobile map.
- Two or three independently programmable relay outputs.
- Up to four programmable switching periods for each day of the week.
- Support for up to 20 special calendar events (holidays, celebrations, public events).
- Three seasonal correction modes: Summer/Winter, Monthly, and Quarterly.
- Manual service activation of outputs for 1, 10, 30 minutes or continuous operation.
- Storage of up to 600 recorded events, including output switching, input status changes, and power failures.
- Export of recorded event history via Bluetooth or e-mail.
- Backup and transfer of controller configurations between devices.
- Relay operating time counters.
- Support for external photocells.
- Support for cascade control signals.
- Wireless firmware updates.
- LED indicators showing power supply, input, and output status.
- PIN code protection and one-time service passwords.
- Factory reset function.
Technical Specifications
Power Supply
- Supply voltage: 230 V AC / 50 Hz
- Operating voltage range: −20% / +10%
Outputs
- 2 or 3 independently programmable relay outputs
- Relay rating: 5 A / 230 V AC
Inputs
- 1 × 230 V AC multifunction input
- Configurable as:
- Photocell input
- Cascade input
- General-purpose information input
Communication
- Integrated Bluetooth interface
- Encrypted bidirectional data communication
Memory
- Storage for up to 600 recorded events
- User configuration memory
Backup Power
- Backup battery for the real-time clock
- Battery life up to 5 years (without mains power)
Mechanical Characteristics
- Screw terminal connections
- Maximum conductor size: 2.5 mm² (AWG14)
Environmental Conditions
- Operating temperature: −30°C to +80°C
- Protection rating: IP20
Installation
- 35 mm DIN rail mounting
- Width: 53 mm
- Height: 95 mm
- Depth: 58 mm
Wiring Diagram
The ASTmidi wiring diagram is provided in the technical documentation section.
