Intermatic EI500WC 7-Day Digital Time Switch User Manual

1. Uvod

The Intermatic EI500WC is a 7-day single-pole digital time switch designed for automated control of lights, fans, pumps, and other medium-duty loads. It offers up to 7 ON and 7 OFF operations per week, providing flexibility for energy savings, security, and convenience. This timer is compatible with incandescent, fluorescent, CFL, and LED lighting.

This manual provides detailed instructions for the safe installation, setup, programming, and maintenance of your EI500WC digital time switch.

Figure 1: Intermatic EI500WC Digital Time Switch installed in a standard wall plate.

2. Varnostni ukrepi

Please read and understand all instructions before installing or operating this device. Failure to follow these instructions may result in electrical shock, fire, or serious injury.

• OPOZORILO: Risk of Electric Shock. Disconnect power at the circuit breaker or fuse box before installation or servicing.
• Namestitev mora opraviti usposobljen električar v skladu z vsemi lokalnimi in nacionalnimi električnimi predpisi.
• Te naprave ne uporabljajte z obremenitvami, ki presegajo njene navedene električne nazivne vrednosti.
• Prepričajte se, da so vse žične povezave varne in pravilno izolirane.
• Ta naprava je samo za uporabo v zaprtih prostorih.

3. Vsebina paketa

• Intermatic EI500WC 7-Day Digital Time Switch
• Žične matice
• Navodila za uporabo (ta dokument)

4. Izdelek je končanview

The EI500WC features a clear digital display and intuitive buttons for programming. The main ON and OFF buttons are visible on the front, while programming buttons are located behind a hinged cover.

Slika 2: Spredaj view of the EI500WC with the programming button cover open, showing CLK, DAY, PROG, RESET, HOUR, MIN, and MODE buttons.

5. Navodila za namestitev

5.1. Potrebna orodja

• Izvijač (Phillips in/ali ploščati)
• Odstranjevalci žice
• voltage Tester
• Električni trak

5.2. Navodila za ožičenje

1. Izklopite napajanje: Locate the circuit breaker or fuse that controls the switch you are replacing and turn it OFF. Verify power is off using a voltage tester.
2. Odstranite staro stikalo: Carefully remove the existing wall plate and switch from the electrical box.
3. Prepoznajte žice: The EI500WC requires a neutral wire. Identify the LINE (hot), LOAD, NEUTRAL, and GROUND wires in your electrical box. If a neutral wire is not present, consult a qualified electrician.
4. Povežite žice: Use the provided wire nuts to connect the EI500WC wires to your household wiring as shown in the diagram below.
   • Black wire (LINE): Priključite se na dovodno vročo žico iz odklopnika.
   • Red wire (LOAD): Connect to the wire going to the light fixture or appliance.
   • White wire (NEUTRAL): Connect to the neutral wire (typically white) in the electrical box.
   • Green wire (GROUND): Connect to the bare copper or green ground wire in the electrical box.

Figure 3: Wiring diagram for the EI500WC, showing connections for LINE (Black), LOAD (Red), NEUTRAL (White), and GROUND (Green).

5.3. Montaža

1. Carefully push the wired timer into the electrical box, ensuring wires are not pinched.
2. Secure the timer to the electrical box using the mounting screws.
3. Attach the wall plate (not included) over the timer.
4. Obnovite napajanje: Ponovno vklopite napajanje na odklopniku.

6. Začetna nastavitev

Ob prvem vklopu ali po izpadu napajanjatage, the display may show '12:00 AM' and 'MO'. The internal battery maintains settings during brief power interruptions.

6.1. Nastavitev trenutnega časa in dneva

1. Open the hinged cover to access the programming buttons (refer to Figure 2).
2. Pritisnite CLK gumb. Prikaz časa bo utripal.
3. Pritisnite URA button to set the current hour. Observe the AM/PM indicator.
4. Pritisnite MIN gumb za nastavitev trenutne minute.
5. Pritisnite DAN button to set the current day of the week (MO, TU, WE, TH, FR, SA, SU).
6. Pritisnite CLK again to save the settings and exit time setting mode.

7. Operation and Programming

The EI500WC allows for up to 7 ON and 7 OFF programming events per week. Each event can be set for a specific day or combination of days.

7.1. Setting ON/OFF Programs

1. Odprite pokrov s tečaji.
2. Pritisnite PROG button. The display will show '1 ON' and the time will flash.
3. Pritisnite URA in MIN za nastavitev želenega časa vklopa za program 1.
4. Pritisnite DAN to select the day(s) for this program. Options include individual days, weekdays (MO TU WE TH FR), weekends (SA SU), or all days (MO TU WE TH FR SA SU).
5. Pritisnite PROG again. The display will show '1 OFF' and the time will flash.
6. Pritisnite URA in MIN to set the desired OFF time for program 1.
7. Pritisnite DAN to select the day(s) for this OFF program (should match the ON program days).
8. Repeat steps 2-7 for additional ON/OFF programs (up to 7 pairs). To skip a program, press PROG repeatedly until you reach the desired program number or exit programming mode.
9. Pritisnite CLK to exit programming mode and return to normal operation.

7.2. Random Mode

The random mode feature varies the ON/OFF schedule by a few minutes, providing a 'lived-in' appearance for enhanced security.

• To activate Random Mode: Press the NAČIN button until 'RDM' appears on the display.
• To deactivate Random Mode: Press the NAČIN button until 'RDM' disappears.

7.3. Ročni preglas

You can manually turn the connected load ON or OFF at any time without affecting the programmed schedule.

• Pritisnite veliko ON button to manually turn the load ON.
• Pritisnite veliko IZKLOP button to manually turn the load OFF.
• The timer will revert to its programmed schedule at the next scheduled ON or OFF event.

8. Vzdrževanje

8.1. Informacije o bateriji

The EI500WC includes an internal battery that provides backup power to maintain time and program settings during power outages. This battery is typically long-lasting and not user-replaceable. If the display is blank or settings are lost frequently after power interruptions, the unit may need replacement.

8.2. Čiščenje

Clean the surface of the timer with a soft, damp krpo. Ne uporabljajte abrazivnih čistil ali topil.

9. Odpravljanje težav

• Prikaz časovnika je prazen: Ensure power is supplied to the circuit. Check circuit breaker.
• Load does not turn ON/OFF as programmed:
  • Verify current time and day are set correctly.
  • Check that ON/OFF programs are set for the correct times and days.
  • Ensure the timer is not in manual override mode conflicting with the program.
  • Preverite, ali so ožičene povezave varne.
• Časovnik izgubi nastavitve po izpadu napajanjatage: The internal backup battery may be depleted. The unit may require replacement.
• gumb RESET: If the timer behaves erratically, use a pointed object (like a paperclip) to press the recessed PONASTAVI button. This will clear all settings and restore default values, requiring you to re-enter time, day, and programs.

10. Tehnične specifikacije

11. Informacije o garanciji

Intermatic warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. This warranty covers replacement of the unit only and does not include labor costs associated with removal or reinstallation.

This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from improper installation, misuse, abuse, accident, or unauthorized modifications. For warranty service, please contact Intermatic customer support.

12. Podpora strankam

If you have any questions regarding the installation, operation, or troubleshooting of your Intermatic EI500WC Digital Time Switch, please refer to the Intermatic website or contact their customer support directly. Always have your model number (EI500WC) available when contacting support.