Time control: Astronomical time switch controls Peace Bell
100 chimes of the bell at sunset ring out over the mountains of Rovereto. Find out how the 1TE wide SELEKTA 170 top2 time switch with its astronomical program lets the "Maria Dolens" peace bell ring out every evening.
Setting the tone: SELEKTA 170 top2 astronomical time switch
When the peace bell begins to swing on the Colledi Miravalle in Roverto and the heavy clapper teases out the first note from the bronze casting, the spectators can look forward to an impressive experience: A powerful peal of bells rings out in the evening sun against an impressive mountain backdrop. And once the hundredth ringing of the bell fades away, spontaneous applause breaks out. With its 3.21 metre diameter, 3.36 height and 23.2 tonne weight, the bell may well be one of the biggest of its type in the world. Perhaps that also applies to the priest Don Antonio Rossaro, who, in 1924 just a few years after the terrible battles in the region had the idea of casting a memorial bell out of cannons from the all countries involved in the First World War. The ringing of the bell was deigned to commemorate the victims of all wars and promote peace. And the 10.3 tonne bell cage with yoke and ringer also drew appreciation for the heavy work it did every day. In comparison, Theben's SELEKTA 170 top2 time switch, which automatically starts the drive motor, is a veritable light weight.
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| With its 100 chimes each night, the bell commemorates the fallen in all wars and pleads for peace between the peoples of the world |
Calculates sunset daily
The memorial site with its museum is open every day. The bell tolls at sunset. When updating the time control for the peace bell, the electrical contractor opted for the Theben SELEKTA 170 top2 time switch with Astro program. The two width unit wide housing contains all the functions required to fulfil the ringing times set for the whole year: Astronomical switch function for the traditional evening bell ringing and a weekly program for bell ringing at Sunday lunchtime. Other important functions include automatic summer/winter time changeover, the option of a second plug-in switching program for changing from summer to winter mode and manual access with text-based user instructions. The use of SELEKTA for the famous ringing mechanism near to Lake Garda and the Dolomites on the E45 motorway, is a mark of confidence in the quality of time switch technology from Theben.
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| The curves show the astronomical course of sunrise and sunset. |
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"Astronomical time switch controls Peace Bell on the Colledi Miravalle in Roverto"
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