Intermatic EJ600 Series - Digital Astronomic Timer Manual

RATINGS

• Single or multiple gang installations
• Resistive 12 A
• Tungsten 15 A (1800 W) Single Ganged, min 18 in³ (295 cm³)
  14 A, Single Ganged, minimum 12.5 in³ (205 cm³)
  12 A (1440 W) Multi-Ganged
• Ballast 500 VA
• Motor - 1/2 Hp
• All ratings 120 VAC, 60 Hz.
• A Neutral (WHITE) wire must be available to connect to timer.

Installing the Switch Timer

1. Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse and verify that the power is OFF before wiring.
2. Strip wire ends to 7/16".
3. Make wire connections using the twist on connectors provided.
4. Take one of these actions.
   • If you have a single switch setup, then perform the procedure "Installing the Timer with a Single Switch Setup".
   • If you have a 3-way switch setup, then perform the procedure "Installing the Timer with a 3-way Switch Setup".

Installing Switch Timer with a Single Switch Setup

1. Connect the LINE (Hot) wire from the wall to the black wire from the switch timer with the twist connectors provided.
2. Connect the LOAD wire from the wall to the blue wire from the switch timer with the twist connectors provided.
3. NOTE: Cap the RED wire, which is not used in single-switch installations, with a twist connector.
4. Connect the BARE COPPER wire to the grounding screw in the box
   If a plastic box, connect to ground as supplied.
5. Connect the NEUTRAL (usually White) wire from the wall to the WHITE wire from the timer.
6. Gently tuck wires into the timer wall box leaving room for the timer.
7. Using screws provided, mount the switch timer into the wall box, then install the wall plate.
8. Turn the power back on at the service panel.
9. Go to "Intro to Programming: Read Before you Begin."

Installing the Timer with a 3-Way Switch Setup

NOTE:

• The distance between switch timer and remote switch must not exceed 100 feet.
• The timer must be installed in the wall box that contains the LINE and Neutral wires. The remote switch must be installed in the wall box that contains the load wire ("WIRE C" in diagram 1).

1. Using diagram #1 below, identify the LINE wire previously connected to the COMMON terminal of he old 3-way main switch.
2. Connect the BLACK wire from switch timer to the LINE wire, using a twist connector.
3. Connect the other two wires from the old switch to the BLUE and RED wires from the switch timer.
4. Connect the BARE COPPER wire to the grounding screw in the box. If a plastic box, connect to ground as supplied.
5. Connect the NEUTRAL (usually White) wire from the wall to the WHITE wire from the timer.
6. Using diagram #1 below, identify and remove wire "C" from the "COMMON" terminal of your existing remote switch.
   
   DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL EXISTING 2-SWITCH
   
7. Using diagram #2 remove and reconnect wires "B" and "C" to the "COMMON" terminal of your remote switch, using the supplied piece of jumper wire, if necessary.
   NOTE: For new construction or to replace a dimmer switch, a lighted switch, or a 3-way switch without screw terminals, a single-pole switch should be used at the remote location, as shown in diagram 3.

DIAGRAM 2: 2-SWITCH SETUP, TIMER INSTALL RE-USING EXISTING REMOTE 3-WAY SWITCH

DIAGRAM 3: 2-SWITCH SETUP, TIMER INSTALL USING NEW 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 11 through 14 below for how to check.

8. Gently tuck wires into the timer wall box leaving room for the timer.
9. Using screws provided, mount the switch timer into the wall box, then install the wall plate.
10. Turn the power back on at the service panel.
11. Make sure the switch timer displays "MAN" mode. Perform the test in Step 12 with the remote switch in each of its 2 positions.
12. Press the NEXT/ON/OFF button on the switch timer several times. Each time that you push the NEXT/ON/OFF button, the controlled light or device (the "load") should turn on or off. If so proceed to Step 14.
13. If the controlled light or device does not turn on or off, take one of these actions.
    • 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 12.
14. Verify that the controlled load turns on or off each time that the remote switch is operated. Your timer is ready to be set.

Intro to Programming: Read Before You Begin

• As you Press the buttons to program, it will be helpful to have an overview of how they are organized. Press the MODE button to rotate through the timer's modes: CALendar, CLocK, ProGraM, AUTO, AUTO RANDom, and MANual.
• Within each mode, menus "loop", so they repeat when you get to the end.
• You must set the CALendar and CLocK before programming ON/OFF times.
• If the timer is left idle for five minutes, the programmed settings are automatically saved.

NOTE: See section "Selecting Auto, Auto Random or Manual Operation" for description of each mode.

Clear Existing Programming

Before you program the timer, be sure to perform these instructions.

1. Open the control door.
2. Simultaneously Press and hold RESET and NEXT ON/OFF buttons.
3. Release RESET. The screen initializes, then flashes "12:00 AM" in MANual mode.
4. Release NEXT ON/OFF. All previous settings are deleted.

Set the Calendar Information

In order for the timer to automatically adjust for seasonal changes in sunrise and sunset and adjust for Daylight Saving Time, the CALENDAR must be set correctly. Follow this procedure to set Calendar Info.

NOTE: If you go too far, Press the button to scroll back around. For the year, you can also Press the YEAR+ button to scroll through the years.

1. Press MODE to display CAL and the year. The time screen alternately displays YEAR and a flashing number.
   
   Fig. 1
2. Press YEAR+ orYEAR- as necessary to scroll to the correct year.
3. Press NEXT ON/OFF. The screen alternately displays dATE and a dashed line or flashing number.
   
   Fig. 2
4. Press M+ to scroll to the correct month
   
   Fig. 3
5. Press DAY/DST to scroll to the correct date (Fig. 3). The calculated day of the week appears beneath the DATE.
6. Press NEXT ON/OFF to set Daylight Saving Time (dST). The display flashes between dST and AUTO
   
   Fig.4
7. Press DAY/DST to select AUTO (dST on) or MAn (dST off).
   Note:
   • If your area uses dST, select AUTO
     
     Fig. 5
   • If your area does not use dST, select MAN.
8. Press NEXT ON/OFF to save the DST setting. The screen alternately displays ZONE and CENTr (Fig. 5)'.
9. Press ZONE+ as needed to select a zone, (SOUTh, NORTh, and CENTr).
   
   Fig. 6
   
   Use the map to determine your zone.
   
   Fig. 7
   NOTE: This feature tracks changes in sunrise and sunset times.
10. Press NEXT ON/OFF. The display alternates between SUNUp and an AM time
    
    Fig. 8
11. Take one of these actions:
    • If you DO NOT want to set exact Sunup and Sunset times: Go to "Set Time of Day".
    • If you want to set exact Sunup and Sunset times: Go to step 12.
12. Press HOUR + as necessary to set the correct SUNUp hour
    
    Fig. 9
    
    Note:The smaller letter "d" indicates Daylight Saving Time is in effect.
13. Press M+ to scroll to the desired minute.
14. Press NEXT ON/OFF to advance to setting exact SNSEt time
    
    Fig. 10
    
15. Press HOUR + as necessary to set the correct SNSEt hour.
16. Press M+ as necessary to set the correct SNSEt minute.

Set Time of Day

1. If you have not already done so, Press MODE to scroll to CLK (clock) and a time. The first time, 12:00 AM flashes
   
   Fig. 11
   
2. Press HOUR + to scroll to desired hour.
3. Press M+ to scroll to the desired minute.

NOTE: Make sure AM or PM is correct. Time and Date are now set.

Set an ON/OFF Program at Specific Times

1. Press MODE to scroll to the PGM ON screen. The display shows dashes if no time was set
   
   Fig. 12
   
   or shows a time if previously set
   
   Fig 13
   
2. Press DAY/DST. The screen displays a time and days of the week.
3. Press DAY/DST again to scroll to the desired day(s) that you want the ON program to operate. (Fig. 13). If you need to skip this ON program, scroll to dashes (Fig. 12) and proceed to step 6. See choices below:
   • everyday
   • weekdays only (Fig. 13)
   • weekends only
   • a specific day

NOTE: If you go too far, keep Press ing

DAY/DST to loop back to the desired choice.

4. Press HOUR+ to scroll to the hour desired to activate the load.
   
   Fig. 14
   Note: Make sure AM or PM is correct.
5. Press M+ to scroll to the desired minute to activate the load (Fig. 14).
6. Press NEXT ON/OFF to scroll to the PGM OFF screen
   
   Fig. 15
7. Press DAY/DST. The screen displays a time and some days of the week.
   
   Fig. 16
8. Press DAY/DST to scroll to the desired day(s) you want this OFF program to operate. (Fig. 16). If you need to skip this OFF program, scroll to dashes (Fig. 15) and proceed to step 11.
9. Press HOUR+ to scroll to the hour when you want the load to turn off.
   
   Fig. 17
   
   NOTE: Make sure AM or PM is correct.
10. Press M+ to scroll to the minute when you want the load to turn off (Fig. 17).
11. Take one of these actions:
    • If all the required programs are set, Press MODE to exit.
    • If another program needs to be set, Press NEXT ON/OFF and repeat steps 2 through 10.

Set an ON/OFF Program for Sunrise/Sunset

1. Press MODE to scroll to the PGM ON screen. Display shows dashes 1st time
   
   Fig. 18
   
   or shows the screen of Fig. 19 or 20 if previously set.
   
   Fig. 19
2. Press DAY/DST. The screen displays a time and days of the week. (Fig. 19 or 20).
3. Pressing DAY/DST to scroll to SNST ON screen
   
   Fig. 20
   
   Press ing DAY/DST to select the day(s) you want this SUNSET ON program to operate. (Fig. 20). See below for a list of choices:
   • everyday (MON - SUN)
   • weekdays only (Fig. 19) MON - FRI)
   • weekends only (SAT - SUN)
   • a specific day of week

NOTE: If you go too far, Press DAY/DST to scroll around to the desired setting.
If you need to skip this SUNSET ON program, scroll to dashes (Fig. 18) and proceed to step 4.

4. Press NEXT ON/OFF to scroll to PGM OFF screen. (Fig. 21, 22, or 23).
   
   Fig. 21
   
   
   Fig. 22
5. Press DAY/DST to scroll to SNUP OFF screen
   
   Fig, 23
   
6. Press DAY/DST to select the day(s) when you want this SUNUP OFF program to operate. (Fig. 23). If you need to skip this SUNUP OFF program scroll to dashes (Fig.21) and proceed to step 7.
7. Take one of these actions:
   • If all the required programs are set, Press MODE to exit and go to Selecting AUTO, AUTO/RANDom, or MANual Operation.
   • If another SUNSET or SUNUP program needs to be set, Press NEXT ON/OFF and repeat steps 2 through 6. The program number next to "ON" or "OFF" will increase to help you keep track of multiple programs.
   • Go to Setting Sunset ON/Specific Time OFF.

Setting Sunset ON/Specific Time OFF

NOTE: Sunset ON / Specific Time OFF is the most common setting for the switch timer. As a convenience, here is the full step by step.

1. Press MODE to scroll to PGM On screen (Fig. 24, 25 or 26).
   
   Fig, 25
   
2. Press NEXT ON/OFF to scroll to a PGM ON screen that has a dashed line for time
   
   Fig. 24
3. Press DAY/DST to scroll to SNST
   
   Fig. 26
4. Press DAY/DST to select the days you want the program to activate. See the choices below:
   • everyday (MON - SUN)
   • weekdays only (MON - FRI)
   • weekends only (SAT - SUN)
   • a specific day of the week
     NOTE: If you go too far, Press DAY/DST to scroll around to the desired command.
5. Press NEXT ON/OFF to scroll to a PGM OFF screen that has dashed lines
   
   Fig. 27
   
6. Press DAY/DST. A time and some days will be displayed
   
   Fig. 28
7. Press DAY/DST to select the day(s) on which you want the OFF program to operate. (Fig. 28).
   NOTE: Because you are setting a specific OFF time to operate in conjunction with a SUNSET ON program that you already programmed in step 4, choose the same day(s) as selected in step 4 above.
8. Press HOUR+ to set the hour you want the program to turn OFF.
9. Press M+ to set the minute you want the program to turn OFF
   
   Fig. 29
   NOTE: Make sure AM or PM is correct.
   
10. Take one of these actions.:
    • If all the required programs are set, Press MODE to exit.
    • If another program needs to be set, repeat steps 2 through 9.

To Review or Revise Program Settings

1. Press MODE to scroll to PGM screen.
2. Press NEXT ON/OFF repeatedly to view the programs (ON 1-7 and OFF 1-7). Dashes indicate that program is skipped.
3. Repeat the programming steps above to make any desired changes.
4. Press MODE to select AUTO, AUTO RANDom or MANual mode as described below.

Selecting AUTO, AUTO RANDom, or MANual Operation

After the timer programming is complete, select the controller mode.

1. Open the timer front cover.
2. Press MODE to select the desired MODE. Review the choices below.
   • AUTO - uses the timer settings you have programmed
   • AUTO RANDom - gives your home a "lived-in" look by varying your settings by a random amount of + 20 minutes or so.
   • MANual - maintains your settings but operates the timer like a standard ON/OFF switch. Press on the door of the timer for ON, Press again for OFF.
3. Close the timer door and then Press the door.

Note: Once the door is closed it operates as an ON/OFF switch.

Battery Memory Backup

Your timer contains a built-in, non-replaceable, rechargeable battery to maintain the date and time of day information for at least 4 consecutive days of AC power interruption. All other user settings are maintained indefinitely without AC power. The built-in battery will fully charge within a day of connection to AC power. After an extended power outage, if the display is flashing "12:00 AM", you will need to re-enter the CALENDAR and TIME of DAY information.

Manual Override

To override a program (ON/OFF time) until the next scheduled time:
Press the control door (over the programming buttons), or open the control door and Press NEXT ON/OFF.

Troubleshooting Guide

WARRANTY

Warranty claim online at www.intermatic.com.
This warranty is made by: Intermatic Incorporated, Customer Service 7777 Winn Rd., Spring Grove, Illinois 60081-9698.

For warranty service go to: http://www.Intermatic.com or call 815-675-7000.

INTERMATIC INCORPORATED, 7777 Winn Road
SPRING GROVE, ILLINOIS 60081-9698

SAFETY

Risk of Fire or Electrical Shock

• Disconnect power at the circuit breaker(s) or disconnect switch(es) before installing or servicing.
• Do NOT recharge, disassemble, heat above 100˚C (212˚F), crush, or incinerate the non-replaceable Lithium battery. Keep out of reach of children.
• Do NOT use timer to control devices that could have dangerous consequences due to inaccurate timing such as sun lamps, sauna, heaters and crock pots.
• Use #14 AWG wires, rated at least 90°C (194°F) - COPPER conductors ONLY.
• Installation and/or wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical code requirements.

Documents / Resources

References

• http://www.intermatic.com

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