Initial Setup; Limited Warranty; Troubleshooting - Intermatic EJ600 Series Installation And User Manual

PROGRAMMING
Follow these steps for initial setup and
programming of the EJ600 Series timers.
Reset
1. Press and hold NEXT/ON/OFF and RESET for
five seconds.
2. Release RESET.
3. When the display flashes 12:00 am, release
NEXT/ON/OFF to complete the reset.

Initial Setup

1. Press MODE until CAL and
YEAR alternate on the
display.
2. Press M+/ZONE+/YEAR+
CAL
2017
until the current year
displays.
Note: To scroll backward
through the years, press HOUR+/YEAR-.
3. Press NEXT/ON/OFF. A date (MMDD)
displays.
CAL
0914
4. Press M+/ZONE+/YEAR+
until the correct month
displays.
Note: To scroll through the months,
press M+/ZONE+/YEAR+.
5. Press DAY/DST until the correct day displays.
Note: To scroll through the days, press DAY/DST.
6. Press NEXT/ON/OFF. DST
CAL
S T
and AUTO alternate on the
display.
• If you live in a state that
DOES NOT observe
DST, press DAY/DST to
change DST to MAN,
then press
NEXT/ON/OFF.
• If you observe DST,
press NEXT/ON/OFF to set.
7. Press M+/ZONE+/YEAR+ to select a ZONE.
Note: Your ZONE is astronomically based on how
far North, Center
or South you are
in North America.
Canada, select
North. Mexico,
select South.
8. Press NEXT/ON/OFF. The
sunrise hour displays.
• To offset the hour, press
HOUR+/YEAR-.
• To offset the minutes, press
M+/ZONE+/YEAR+.
9. Press NEXT/ON/OFF to
confirm the sunrise time.
Use the same process when
adjusting the time for DUSK.
Setting the Time of Day
1. Press MODE until CLK displays on the screen.
• To set the hour, press
HOUR+/YEAR-.
• To set the minutes, press
M+/ZONE+/YEAR+.
Programming Events
1. Press MODE until PGM
appears on the display.
2. Press DAY/DST to select the
time for an ON event:
• Fixed Time (HH:MM,
e.g., 12:00 a.m.)
• SNST (sunset)
Note: Events are automatically
scheduled to occur daily.
3. Customize occurrence as desired:
a. Select individual days:
• Press DAY/DST to cycle through the options
until the desired day(s) appear.
• Press NEXT/ON/OFF to confirm your selection
and advance to setting an OFF event.
b. Set a fixed time:
• Press HOUR+/YEAR- to change the hour
• Press M+/ZONE+/YEAR+ to change the
minutes.
• Press NEXT/ON/OFF to confirm your selection
and advance to setting an OFF event.
4. Press DAY/DST to select the time for an OFF
event:
• SNUP (sunup)
• Fixed Time (HH:MM,
NORTH
e.g., 12:00 a.m.)
CENTRAL
Note: Events are automatically
SOUTH
scheduled to occur daily.
5. Repeat Step 3 to customize the OFF event, as
desired.
6. Press NEXT/ON/OFF to continue programming
ON and OFF events.
7. Press MODE to exit the programming menu. The
display shows AUTO mode and the current time.
Setting a Mode
CAL
6:00
AM
AUTO
Timer operates per your programmed schedule of
ON/OFF events.
RAND
Timer varies your programmed schedule +/- 20
minutes from the programmed time.
MAN
Operates like a manual ON/OFF switch, disregards
any programmed events.
Changing Events
1. Press MODE until PGM
appears on the display.
2. Press NEXT/ON/OFF to view/
select ON events (ON 1-7) or
OFF events (OFF 1-7).
3. Update events using the steps
outlined in the "Programming
Events" section.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Observed Problem Possible Cause
PGM
S N S T
Timer does not Timer is not set in AUTO, RAND,
1
switch ON/OFF or MAN mode.
PM
but display looks
normal.
MO TU WE TH FR ON
Timer is blank until There may be no power (fuse or
a button is pushed circuit breaker blown)
and the display
changes between
ON and OFF when
the door is pressed,
but the light stays
The timer may have a loose wire
OFF or flickers.
connection.
The light may have burned
out bulbs.
Timer resets to Timer is installed in conjunction
12:00. with a contactor or motor load.
Timer won't enter The time of day and/or event
Auto or Random times are not programmed.
mode when you
press Mode.
Timer switches at The active schedule has a
incorrect times or conflicting setting.
skips some of the
Timer is in Random mode, which
programmed times.
varies switching times up to
+/- 15 minutes.
The Astronomic and Defined
switching times are in conflict,
your DST may or may not
be turned on, and/or your
Astronomic Zone is not set to
Center, North, or South.
Note: Your timer automatically
skips any conflicting ON event as
summer approaches to prevent
unwanted operation of lights or
other controlled devices.
Switching inductive loads,
such as electrical contactor or
motor load.
Observed Problem Possible Cause
Load only operates The remote switch is wired
when the remote incorrectly.
(three-way) switch
is in one position or
the timer ignores the
remote switch.
The timer ignores a • The remote switch or timer is
three-way remote wired wrong.
switch even though • There is an excessive length of
it is wired correctly wire (greater than 100 feet).
or the load turns off • There is buried wire to the
immediately after remote switch.
being turned ON. • The remote switch is not
functioning properly or
worn out.
Timer shows ON but The light or controlled device
the light or other itself may be switched OFF.
controlled device
is OFF.
PGM
6:20
Note: When installing a timer with a contactor or
3
AM
motor load, a line filter is recommended.
MO TU WE
PGM
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LIMITED WARRANTY

For detailed warranty information, refer to the
Intermatic website at www.intermatic.com,
contact Intermatic by mail at Intermatic
Incorporated Customer Service / 7777 Winn Rd.,
Spring Grove, Illinois 60081-9698, or by phone
What To Do
at: +1-815-675-7000.
Press MODE
to select the
operational mode
you want to use.
Make sure the
fuse is not blown
and that the circuit
breaker is on.
Replace the fuse, if
necessary.
Contact a qualified
electrician.
Confirm the bulbs
are functional.
Replace bulbs, as
necessary.
Install a line filter.
Review your
program settings
and revise them as
necessary.
Review the settings
and revise them as
necessary.
Select the Auto
Mode.
Review your
program settings
and revise them as
necessary.
Add a noise filter
e.g., ET-NF. Connect
filter across load's
coil.
What To Do
Recheck the wiring,
specifically for the
jumper.
Contact a qualified
electrician.
Make sure the light
or controlled device
is switched ON and
plugged in.
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