Intermatic EI600 Series Wall Switch Timer User Manual

Troubleshooting Guide
Observed Problem
Possible Cause
MODEL EI600 Series
What to Do
Switch timer does not switch ON/OFF but
display looks normal.
Switch timer is not set in AUTO, RANDom, or
MANual mode.
Press MODE to select the operational mode you
want to use.
Switch timer won’t enter AUTO or
RANDom mode when you press MODE.
The time of day or timer settings have not
been set.
Make sure the time of day and at least one scheduled activity have been set.
Programmed schedule(s) are incorrect.
Press ON/OFF to review the settings and revise
them as necessary. See instructions at the left.
Switch timer is in RANDom mode, which varies switching times up to ±20 minutes (to give
your home a “lived-in” look).
If you don’t want to keep the switch timer in
RANDom mode, press MODE to change to AUTO
mode.
Switch timer switches at incorrect times
or skips some of the programmed times.
The Astronomic and Specific switching times
are in conflict. For example, you’ve set ON to
DUSK and OFF at 8 pm, and due to seasonal
changes, DUSK has advanced to 8:30 pm.
NOTE: Your switch timer automatically skips
any conflicting ON event as summer approaches to prevent unwanted operation of
lights or other controlled devices. See “What
to Do” if you want to identify and remove
conflicting settings.
1. Complete the steps for setting the Time and Date,
then temporarily change the date to June 21st.
2. Review the DAWN and DUSK settings by pushing the ON/OFF button.
3. Make sure the specific ON or OFF time settings
won’t interfere with these DAWN and DUSK
times. Make changes as necessary.
4. When finished, change the Date setting back to
today’s date.
The lights or controlled devices don’t match
the programmed ON/OFF status immediately after setting the time or programming a
schedule.
Switch timer does not “catch up” automatically to
the programmed load state. The status of the switch
timer will remain as is until it comes to the next
programmed ON/OFF time.
After entering your schedules or the time, then returning to the AUTO mode, push the ON/OFF button to
change the load state if necessary.
Load only operates when the remote
(3-way) switch is in one position, or the
switch timer ignores the remote switch.
The remote switch is wired incorrectly.
Recheck the wiring, especially for the jumper,
according to “If a 3-way Switch Timer” and “If a
Multiple Switch Timer Setup.”
There is an excessive length of wire (more
than 100 feet), or there is buried wire to the
switch.
Eliminate the condition: either replace the buried
cable, do without the remote switch, or contact
Intermatic Customer Service for more options.
The remote switch is not functioning properly
or worn out.
Replace the remote switch.
The load turns off immediately after being
turned on.
• The remote switch or switch timer is wired
wrong.
• There is an excessive length of wire
(greater than 100 feet)
• There is buried wire to the remote switch.
• The switch timer is not functioning properly.
If the problem persists with the switch timer’s red
wire disconnected or with a remote switch temporarily connected right at the switch timer, replace
the non-functioning switch timer. Otherwise, try
the above suggestions.
The battery tray is difficult to replace.
• Battery is not seated in the tray.
• The tray is misaligned.
• The contact tabs of the tray are bent.
Seat the battery in the tray, then reinstall.
The switch timer operation is sluggish or
not switching ON/OFF at all.
Though the “BATT” message is not being
displayed, the battery is getting weak.
Replace the battery. To test the battery, press the
Timer shows ON but the light or other
controlled device is OFF.
The light or controlled device itself may be
switched OFF.
Make sure the light or controlled device is
switched ON and plugged in.
The switch timer ignores a 3-way remote
switch even though it is wired correctly.
ON/OFF button. The timer should “click.”
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
If within the warranty period specified, this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Intermatic Incorporated will repair or replace it, at its sole option, free of charge. This warranty is
extended to the original household purchaser only and is not transferable. This warranty does not apply to: (a) damage to units caused by accident, dropping or abuse in handling, acts of God or any
negligent use; (b) units which have been subject to unauthorized repair, opened, taken apart or otherwise modified; (c) units not used in accordance with instructions; (d) damages exceeding the cost of
the product; (e) sealed lamps and/or lamp bulbs, LED’s and batteries; (f) the finish on any portion of the product, such as surface and/or weathering, as this is considered normal wear and tear; (g) transit
damage, initial installation costs, removal costs, or reinstallation costs.
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Self-Adjusting Wall Switch Timer
Installation and User Instructions
Ratings
• Resistive (heater) 20 Amp, 120-277 VAC
• Tungsten (incandescent) 15 Amp @ 120 VAC, 6 Amp @ 208-277 VAC
• Ballast (fluorescent) 16 Amp @ 120-277 VAC
• Motors 1 H.P. @ 120 VAC, 2 H.P. @ 240 VAC
• DC Loads 4 Amp @ 12 VDC, 2 Amp @ 28 VDC
WARNING
• Electrical shock hazard. Risk of injury or death. Remove electrical power at
service panel before installing.
• Risk of fire or burns from used battery. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat
above 100˚ C, crush, or incinerate the lithium battery. Keep battery out of
reach of children. Replace only with Panasonic type CR2 or equivalent CR2
battery approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Use of a different battery type may present a risk of fire or explosion upon disposal of battery.
• Risk of fire. Do not use timer to control devices that could have dangerous
consequences due to inaccurate timing, such as sun lamps, sauna, heaters,
crock pots, etc.
NOTICE
• Follow local electrical codes during installation.
• Risk of timer damage due to leakage if weak battery is not replaced promptly.
• Dispose of used battery promptly per local regulations.
1 – Before Installing Switch Timer, Install and Check Battery
Before installing the switch timer into the wall, make sure the supplied
battery is installed and working.
1. Open the access door to reveal the battery tray, located below the
ON/OFF keypad.
2. If there is a pull tab at the battery tray, remove the tab to connect the
installed battery. Make sure battery tray is pushed fully into place.
Proceed to Step 6.
3. If the battery was supplied loose, pry open the battery tray and
remove it from the timer.
4. Place the supplied “CR2” battery into the tray, observing + and –
markings on tray.
5. Replace the battery tray into the switch timer.
6. The display will initialize itself then flash “12:00 AM” in MANual mode.
7. Press the ON/OFF button. The switch timer should “click.”
NOTE: If display doesn’t flash “12:00 am”, the battery may be dead.
Replace the battery before installing the switch timer.
For new installations, it is recommended that you setup and program
your timer before installing it in your wall. This will make it easier to
follow the instructions while programming the timer. Since the timer
is battery-powered and does not need AC power to program, all of
your settings will be saved in the timer and ready to be used once the
timer is installed.
2 – Intro to Programming: Read Before You Begin
• Your EI600 timer will display the event’s information slightly differently if the event has never been programmed (Figure 14), or if it has
had information entered into it before (Figure 25).
• If you are programming into an uninitialized event location (Figure
14), note that the display may flash DAWN or DUSK momentarily
when the ON/OFF key is pressed (Section 6, Step 3).
• Your timer does not force you to program ON and OFF times in pairs;
you must be sure to program a corresponding OFF time for every ON
time you enter into the timer. Each ON and each OFF setting will use
a different numbered program. This allows greater flexibility while
programming your timer.
• As you use the menus to program, it will be helpful to have an
overview of how they are organized. Press the MODE button to rotate
through the switch timer’s modes: SET UP, PROGRAM, AUTO,
RANDOM, and MANUAL. All menus “loop”, so they repeat when
you get to the end. AUTO and RANDOM modes are skipped until
there is at least one ON/OFF setting.
• Once you reach a Mode you want to work with, press the ON/OFF
button to rotate through the loop of settings available for that Mode,
returning to the beginning. For example, in SET UP mode, you will
see HOUR, MINute, AM/PM, Year, MONth, etc.
• Use the + or – buttons to change a setting when it is FLASHING
(e.g., the correct hour). Holding the button makes the numbers scroll
faster. Pressing ON/OFF again advances to the next setting and automatically saves — whether you changed the setting or not. Saving is
automatic, there’s no extra step.
• If you’re interrupted during programming, your work to that point is
automatically saved after 5 minutes.
• Press MODE when you’re finished to navigate to the mode you want
to operate the switch timer: Auto, Manual, or Random.
3 – Clear Any Existing Programming
It’s unlikely that the new switch timer has any existing programming but
to make sure, use this procedure before setting the time.
1. Open the front cover.
2. Hold down ON/OFF.
3. Using a pen or paper clip, press and release RESET, which is the
small round button to the lower right of the + button.
4. When the screen displays INIT, release ON/OFF. The screen will initialize,
then flash “12:00 am” in MANual mode, deleting previous settings.
4 – Set the Date and Time
In order for the Astronomic Feature and automatic Daylight Saving
Time settings to function properly, the CALENDAR settings must be
entered correctly.
WHAT IT MEANS: The icon of the LIGHT BULB indicates whether the
switch timer is ON or OFF. The WHITE area of the example
screens is what will be flashing on your switch timer.
1. Press MODE until the screen displays SET UP.
The first time, the hours/minutes display will be
flashing (Fig. 4).
2. Press ON/OFF to display HOUR (Fig. 5), then press
+ until the correct hour and AM/PM are shown.
NOTE: If you go too far, press the - button to back
up, or press + until you loop back.
3. Press ON/OFF to display MIN ( Fig. 6), then press +
until the correct minute is shown.
4. Repeat this routine for YEAR, MONTH, DATE.
5. Verify that the day of the week is correct (Fig. 7).
If wrong, press + or – to loop back, then reset the
calendar information.
6. Press ON/OFF to display DST (Fig. 8), and set
whether you want to adjust automatically for Daylight Saving Time (DST).
-- If you use DST, press + for AUTO.
-- If you do not use DST, press + for MANual.
7. Press ON/OFF to set your ZONE (Fig. 9). This feature
tracks changes in sunrise and sunset times. Press +
to select your local zone: NoRTH,
CENTer, or SOUth (Fig. 10).
North
8. You can set DAWN or DUSK to your Center
exact time in your area according to
your newspaper or online. Use the
South
following procedures to do so, or
press ON/OFF 3 times to skip.
Fig. 10 Fig. 8
a. Press ON/OFF to set your exact local time for DAWN (Fig 11), then
press + to set the correct HOUR.
North
Center
South
b. Press ON/OFF to display MIN (Fig. 12), then
press + until the correct minute is shown.
c. Repeat Steps a and b to set exact local time for
DUSK.
9. Press ON/OFF again and you’ll loop back to SET UP.
CHECK YOUR SETTINGS: Press ON/OFF repeatedly to loop back around
to review your date and time settings. If anything is wrong, make corrections using the above steps.
5 – Set Initial Pair of ON and OFF Times
You have many options with up to 40 timer settings:
• Set to a specific ON/OFF time.
• Set to DAWN and DUSK, which automatically adjust as the seasons
change. This is the ASTRONOMIC feature.
• Set to activate ALL days, M-F, WeeKenD, or individual days.
Programs are created in two procedures: setting an ON time followed
by setting an OFF time. You must set each time separately. The instructions below will guide you as follows:
• First, for setting an ON time, which can be DAWN or DUSK, or a
specific time such as 6:00 pm,
• Then for setting an OFF time which can also be DAWN or Dusk, or
a specific time.
1. Press MODE until the screen displays ProGraM
below the time of day (Fig. 13).
2. Press ON/OFF to display the program number, then
press + until you see the program number you
want to set (Fig. 14).
3. Press ON/OFF, then press + if necessary, to display
ON for setting the ON time (Fig. 15). Continue to
press + for OFF (if setting an OFF time) or SKIP (if
deleting a setting).
4. Press ON/OFF, then press + to display whether you
want ON to be set for DUSK, DAWN, or a specific
time which would be shown as “12:00” (until you change it).
If ON is to be at Dawn or Dusk:
NOTE: Some people like to set DUSK as an ON time and match it with
a specific time such as 11:00 pm for OFF.
a. Press + to display DUSK (Fig. 16). Continue to
press + for DAWN (if setting DAWN as the on
time).
b. Press ON/OFF to display the days you want the setting to be active, then press + to select either ALL
days, M-F, WeeKenD, or an individual day. Fig. 17
shows ALL as an example.
c. Press ON/OFF again. The display will briefly show SAVE.
You have successfully set the ON time as DUSK, and must now
repeat this procedure to set the OFF time to go with it.
The display will loop back to Step 2 above, ready
for you to set another program. Press + to display a
flashing “02” (Fig. 18).
• To set PROGRAM 2, follow this procedure again,
beginning at Step 2 above.
• When you’re finished, press MODE to exit from programming and
automatically save your new settings.
If ON is to be at a Specific Time such as 8:15 pm:
a. Press + to display “12:00” (Fig. 19).
b. Press ON/OFF to display the hour (Fig. 20), then
press + until the correct hour is shown.
NOTE: If you go too far, press the – to back up, or
press + until you loop back around.
c. Press ON/OFF to display the minutes (Fig. 21), then
press + until the correct minute is shown.
d. Press ON/OFF to display the days you want the
setting to be active, then press + to select either
a specific day of the week, ALL days, M-F (work
week only), or WKD (weekend only). Fig. 22
shows ALL as an example.
e. Press ON/OFF again The display will briefly show SAVE.
You have successfully set the ON time to 8:15 pm, and must now
repeat this procedure to set the OFF time to go with it.
The display will loop back to Step 2 above, ready
for you to set another program. Press + to display a
flashing “02” (Fig. 23).
• To set PROGRAM 2, follow the procedure beginning at Step 2 on the other side of this sheet. Repeat these steps to
create up to 40 unique ON/OFF settings.
• When you’re finished, press MODE to exit from programming and
automatically save your new settings.
6 – Selecting AUTO, RANDom, or MANual Operation
Once set up, you have three choices for using the switch timer. To
make a selection, open the front cover and press the MODE button
until you see your choice of the following options:
• AUTO — uses the timer settings you have programmed.
• RANDom — gives your home a “lived-in” look by varying your
settings by a random amount of ± 20 minutes or so.
• MANual — makes the switch into a standard ON/OFF switch
without timer settings. Press on the door of the switch timer for ON,
press again for OFF.
About the Battery
• The single lithium CR2 battery operates the ON/OFF function
(“click-click”) and maintains time of day and date. The screen
flashes “BATT” when the battery is getting low.
• It is recommended to remove AC power when changing the battery.
• You have about one minute to swap batteries before the switch
timer “forgets” the date and time settings. Afterwards, if the display
is wrong or flashes “12:00 AM”, reset the time and date. All other
settings (your ON/OFF programming) remain in memory indefinitely without battery or AC power.
• To test the battery, press the ON/OFF button. The timer should “click.”
• Replace the battery per Section 1 Instructions as soon as possible after
the low “BATT” message appears.
• Do not leave exhausted battery in Switch Timer. (Risk of leakage.)
• Replace only with Panasonic Type CR2 lithium battery or equivalent
CR2 battery approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
• Dispose of the used battery promptly according to local regulations.
Keep battery away from children. Do not disassemble and do not
dispose of battery in fire.
Changing Program Times
Deleting an ON or OFF Setting
Use these steps to delete an existing ON or OFF setting that you no
longer want (for example, special settings from a vacation.)
1. Press MODE until the screen displays ProGraM
below the time of day (Fig. 24).
2. Press ON/OFF to display the program number, then
press the + button until you see the program number you want to delete (Fig. 25).
3. Press ON/OFF, then the + button until SKIP is
displayed (Fig. 26). The switch timer will now suppress this setting.
4. Press ON/OFF again to cycle through the program
until the display briefly shows SAVE.
5. Press MODE to exit from programming and automatically save your new settings.
NOTE: Repeat this step and select ON or OFF to reactivate the setting.
Revising an ON or OFF Setting
LOAD
Use these steps to revise an existing ON or OFF
setting.
1. Press MODE until the screen displays ProGraM
below the time of day (Fig. 27).
2. Press ON/OFF to display the program number,
then press the + button until you see the program
number you want to revise (Fig. 28).
3. Press the ON/OFF button as many times as necessary to display the setting you want to revise, for
example, the MINUTE (Fig. 29).
4. Now press the + button again to display the new
minute you want to set (Fig. 30).
5. Press MODE to exit from programming and automatically save your new settings.
DIAGRAM 2:
LINE
2-SWITCH SETUP,
TIMER INSTALL
RE-USING EXISTING
REMOTE 3-WAY SWITCH
7/16”
If a Single Switch Setup:
a. Connect one of the two wires from the wall to the black wire from
the switch timer, using the twist
BLACK WIRE
connectors provided.
b. Connect the other wire from the
wall to the blue wire from the
switch timer, using the twist conBLUE WIRE
nectors provided.
NOTE: The RED wire is not used in
single-switch installations. Cap with
RED WIRE
a twist connector.
(capped, not connected)
c. Connect the GREEN wire to the
grounding screw in the box. If a plastic box, connect to ground as
supplied.
d. Make sure all twist connectors are tight.
If a 3-Way Switch Setup:
NOTE: The distance between switch timer and remote switch must not
exceed 100 feet.
RED WIRE
BLUE WIRE
a. Locate the COMMON wire
connected to first old switch.
It might be attached to a difWIRE FROM
ferent colored screw, or find “COMMON” OF
OLD SWITCH
markings on old switch.
b. Connect BLACK wire from BLACK WIRE
switch timer to COMMON
wire, using a twist connector.
c. Connect the other two wires from the old switch to the Blue and
RED wires from the switch timer.
d. Connect the GREEN wire to the grounding screw in the box. If a
plastic box, connect to ground as supplied.
e. Using diagram #1 below. Identify and remove wire “C” from the
DIAGRAM 1:
TYPICAL
EXISTING
2-SWITCH
SETUP
LOAD
“COMMON” TERMINAL
LINE
WIRE “A”
WIRE “C”
WIRE “B”
3-WAY
MAIN SWITCH
NEUTRAL
JUMPER
RED
WIRE “A”
3-WAY
REMOTE SWITCH
“COMMON” TERMINAL
LOAD
DIAGRAM 3:
2-SWITCH SETUP,
TIMER INSTALL USING
NEW SINGLE-POLE
REMOTE SWITCH
1. Turn off power at the service panel by REMOVING FUSE or TURNING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OFF.
TIMER
NOT USED
Installing the Switch Timer
2. Remove the existing wall switch.
3. Trim building wires to 7/16” as shown.
WIRE “C”
WIRE “B”
BLUE
BLACK
NEUTRAL
3-WAY
REMOTE SWITCH
“Common” terminal of your existing remote switch.
f. Using diagram # 2 below, remove and reconnect wires “B” and “C”
to the “Common” terminal of your remote switch, using a jumper
wire, if necessary. Follow diagram # 3 below, if using a new singlepole remote switch.
NOTE: For new construction or to replace a dimmer switch, a
lighted switch, or a 3-way switch without screw terminals, a singlepole switch can be used at the remote location, as shown.
LINE
BLUE
BLACK
TIMER
RED
WIRE “C”
WIRE “B”
NEUTRAL
JUMPER
WIRE “A”
SINGLE-POLE
REMOTE SWITCH
NOTE: If the building’s wiring colors don’t allow you to tell wire
“A” from “B,” just pick one of the two wires and connect as if it is
wire “B.” After the installation is complete, if the controlled light or
device will not turn on properly, simply reverse wires “A” and “B.”
See Steps J and K for how to check.
g. Tuck wires into the timer wall box leaving room for the timer.
h. Using screws provided, mount the switch timer into the wall box,
then install the wall plate.
i. Install the remote 3-way switch in its box and install wall plate.
Turn the power back on at the service panel.
j. Make sure the switch timer displays “MAN” mode. Do the following test with the remote switch in each of its 2 positions: Press the
ON/OFF button on the switch timer several times. Each time that
you push the ON/OFF button, the switch timer should “click” and
the controlled light or device (the “load”) should turn on or off. If
so, proceed to Step K.
-- If the timer clicks but the load does not operate, re-check your
wiring and make sure the load is functional.
-- If the timer clicks but the load only operates when the remote
switch is in one of its 2 positions, you need to turn off the power
at the service panel, then reverse wires “A” and “B.” You can
reverse wires “A” and “B” at the remote switch wall box, or you
can reverse wires “A” and “B” where they connect to the red
and blue wires of the switch timer. Then turn power back on at
the service panel and repeat Step J.
k. Verify that the controlled load turns on or off each time that the remote
switch is operated.
If a Multiple Switch Timer Setup:
Multi-switch applications using the EI600 Series switch timer are wired
differently than when using conventional toggle switches. Read the
following installation instructions carefully.
• Multiple switch timers may be mounted in an unlimited number of
adjacent junction box slots.
• No derating is required for multiple switch timers.
For a three-switch setup:
ADDITIONAL WIRE
LINE
BLACK
LOAD
BLUE
TIMER
NEUTRAL
RED
TWO 3-WAY SWITCHES
For four or more switch setups:
Use the preceding 3-switch installation diagram and wire 4-way
switches between the two 3-way switches.
NOTE: The remote switch(es) may not function reliably when the
accumulated wire length to the remote switch(es) exceeds 100 feet or
if the wiring to the remote switch(es) is buried underground. Contact
Intermatic Customer Service for details.
NOTE: Used remote switches from a previous conventional installation
may not function reliably with an electronic timer. Try a brand new
remote switch if function is intermittent.
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