Intermatic EI500WC 7-Day Digital Time Switch User Manual

1. Bubuka

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. Pancegahan Kasalametan

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.

• PERHATOSAN: Risk of Electric Shock. Disconnect power at the circuit breaker or fuse box before installation or servicing.
• Pamasangan kedah dilakukeun ku tukang listrik anu mumpuni saluyu sareng sadaya kode listrik lokal sareng nasional.
• Do not use this device with loads exceeding its specified electrical ratings.
• Pastikeun sadaya sambungan kabel aman sareng insulated leres.
• Alat ieu kanggo dianggo di jero rohangan wungkul.

3. Eusi Paket

• Intermatic EI500WC 7-Day Digital Time Switch
• Kawat Kacangan
• Manual Pitunjuk (dokumén ieu)

4. Produk Langkungview

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.

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

5. Parentah instalasi

5.1. Pakakas Diperlukeun

• Obeng (Phillips jeung/atawa Flathead)
• Kawat Strippers
• Voltage Panguji
• Pita listrik

5.2. Parentah Wiring

1. Pareuman kakuatan: Locate the circuit breaker or fuse that controls the switch you are replacing and turn it OFF. Verify power is off using a voltage panguji.
2. Cabut saklar anu lami: Carefully remove the existing wall plate and switch from the electrical box.
3. Identifikasi kawat: 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. Sambungkeun kabel: Use the provided wire nuts to connect the EI500WC wires to your household wiring as shown in the diagram below.
   • Black wire (LINE): Sambungkeun kana kabel panas anu asup tina pemutus sirkuit.
   • 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. Pamasangan

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. Balikkeun kakuatan: Hurungkeun kakuatan deui ON di circuit breaker.

6. Setup Awal

Saatos dihurungkeun heula atanapi saatos dipareumantage, the display may show '12:00 AM' and 'MO'. The internal battery maintains settings during brief power interruptions.

6.1. Nyetél Waktos sareng Dinten Ayeuna

1. Open the hinged cover to access the programming buttons (refer to Figure 2).
2. Pencét éta CLK kancing. Pintonan waktos bakal hurung.
3. Pencét éta JAM button to set the current hour. Observe the AM/PM indicator.
4. Pencét éta MIN tombol pikeun nyetél menit ayeuna.
5. Pencét éta POÉ button to set the current day of the week (MO, TU, WE, TH, FR, SA, SU).
6. Pencét CLK again to save the settings and exit time setting mode.

7. Operasi sarta 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. Buka panutup hinged.
2. Pencét éta PROG button. The display will show '1 ON' and the time will flash.
3. Pencét JAM jeung MIN to set the desired ON time for program 1.
4. Pencét POÉ 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. Pencét PROG again. The display will show '1 OFF' and the time will flash.
6. Pencét JAM jeung MIN to set the desired OFF time for program 1.
7. Pencét POÉ 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. Pencét CLK to exit programming mode and return to normal operation.

7.2. Modeu Acak

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

7.3. Manual Override

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

• Pencét badag ON button to manually turn the load ON.
• Pencét badag Pareum button to manually turn the load OFF.
• The timer will revert to its programmed schedule at the next scheduled ON or OFF event.

8. Pangropéa

8.1. Émbaran batré

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. beberesih

Clean the surface of the timer with a soft, damp lawon. Ulah make cleaners abrasive atawa pangleyur.

9. Cara ngungkulan

• Timer display is blank: 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.
  • Confirm wiring connections are secure.
• Timer leungit setélan sanggeus kakuatan outage: The internal backup battery may be depleted. The unit may require replacement.
• Tombol RESET: If the timer behaves erratically, use a pointed object (like a paperclip) to press the recessed RESET button. This will clear all settings and restore default values, requiring you to re-enter time, day, and programs.

10. Spésifikasi Téknis

11. Émbaran jaminan

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. Rojongan Palanggan

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.