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venner full range | Time Switches

light-sensitive switch
Shown for the first time at the APLE's 1938 conference. Not based on the photo-electric cell or selenium types.
??? Electric Controller - 1938 Journal

mtspxc
10A up to 250V at 50 Hz controlled frequency. Solar dial or hand set and enclosed in a cast aluminium weatherproof case. It is of the plug-in type which enables it to be interchanged very simply. The standard switch is fitted with an extra hand to permit the switch to cut out at the same time every night.
MTSPXC Electric Controller - 1939 Advert


mssl
A self-starting synchronous motor driven solar dial unit.
MSSL Electric Controller - 1946 Conference Brochure


gp
Available as a single, double or triple pole and provides for multi-circuit switching arrangements.
GP Electric Controller - 1948 Conference Brochure


ms2sp
Introduced in 1949. 15A synchronous motor driver time switch with solar dial.
ms2sp Electric Controller - 1949 Advert


T.J.S.S.P.
Entirely automatic and independent of mains shut-downs, eliminates need and labour costs of constant re-setting. Small, compact, fits into any street lighting column. With solar dial and an automatic synchronous motor winding which maintains a minimum reserve of 9 hours. Rated at 20A at 250V A.C.
T.J.S.S.P. Electric Controller - Public Lighting #74
Public Lighting #77
Public Lighting #78
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Public Lighting #86
MSDC
Incorporates a solar dial and includes a double-circuit control to allow one or more tubes in a fluorescent lighting unit to be cut out at a predetermined hour, usually between 11PM and 1AM. Models were supplied with handwound or synchronous motor driven clocks. It was called "Half Night" lighting.
MSDC Electrical Time Switch - Public Lighting #75
Public Lighting #76
MSSP
The standard model for street lighting with its 15A synchronous solar dial.
MSSP Electrical Time Switch - Public Lighting #80
Public Lighting #108
Public Lighting #109
MSQP
This model featured a large dial for easy setting, small overall dimensions (to fit in modern street lighting columns) and could be supplied with a clear plastic clip-on cover or in a metal die-cast box with top clip fastening..
MSQP Electrical Time Switch - Public Lighting #104
Public Lighting #108
Public Lighting #109