Matsuko Switch Box User manual

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SWITCH BOX • SWITCH BOX TIMER
SWITCH BOX TIMER + PUMPGUARDTM
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING MANUAL
WARNING:
Ensure that your Matsuko Switch Box is switched off at the
mains before you attempt to conduct any type of maintenance.

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WARNING:
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION FIRST.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
• Always consult with a qualified electrician
before attempting any electrical
installation.
• Always isolate the unit from mains
electricity supply before carrying out any
maintenance.
• Use in the area of the garden pond only if
the installation complies with the relevant
wiring regulations.
• Power must be supplied through a Residual
Current Device (RCD) with a residual
operating current not exceeding 30mA.
• This unit must be earthed.
• Never use a fuse larger than 13 amps on
the power lead.
• The unit must not be submerged in water.
• Young children should always be
supervised near water.
IN THE EVENT OF A
POWER FAILURE
Following a power failure, the
Switch Box will restart with each line in
the same position as before the power
interruption. The Switch Box Timer will
resume as per its programming. However, in
order for all of this to occur, the Switch Box
must be run for a minimum of 48 hours with
uninterrupted power to enable the back up
capacitor to be fully charged. This function
is for short term power cuts only. Long
term power outages will result in all models
needing to be re-programmed.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
• Model Ratings: 220-240V. 5 LINES. 1500
W MAX POWER PER LINE.
3000 W MAX TOTAL OUTPUT
• All units are IP56. All units are
CE approved.
Disposal Of Your Old Product
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality material and
components, which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled
bin symbol is attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the
European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please contact your local authority about
correct disposal for electrical and electronic equipment.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your
normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health.

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CONTENTS
Introduction 4
Dimensions & Specifications 6
Installation 7-10
Programming (Switch Box Timer, Switch Box Timer + PG) 11-14

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INTRODUCING THE MATSUKO SWITCH BOX RANGE
Congratulations on purchasing your Matsuko Switch Box. All Matsuko Switch Boxes are
built to complement your outdoor enjoyment, giving you total control of your lifestyle. All
Matsuko Switch Boxes are designed to be weatherproof, stylish, robust and safe in your
outdoor environment.
The Matsuko Switch Box range comprises of 3 models:
SWITCH BOX*
5 Way Switch Box - Offering up to 5
lines of power up to 1500 W per line.
Each connected device can be
manually powered on or off at the
touch of a button.
*NOTE:- total unit output is limited
to 3000W.

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SWITCH BOX TIMER*
5 Way Programmable Switch Box -
Offers 5 lines of power each delivering
up to 1500 W per line.
Every device that gets connected can
be individually programmed to power
on or off at your convenience.
*NOTE:- total unit output is limited
to 3000W.
SWITCH BOX TIMER +
PUMPGUARDTM*
Gives you the same great flexibility over
your devices as the Timer version but
with the added benefit of PumpGuardTM
and power consumption monitor.
The PumpGuardTM will protect your
primary pump in case of failure and also
show you the power consumption of line
1 individually plus lines 1 - 5 combined.
*NOTE:- total unit output is limited
to 3000W.

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226 mm
160 mm
70 mm
* 1500 Watts per line when installed into the mains household electrical wiring using appropriate cable.
** A double layer capacitor stores electrical energy to remember your programs in case of a power cut for at least 24
hrs when fully charged. The Matsuko double layer capacitors need minimum 48 hours to be fully charged.
DIMENSIONS
Switch
Box
Switch Box
Timer
Switch Box
Timer + PG
Output 220/240 V 220/240 V 220/240 V
Max. Power Per Line* 1500 W 1500 W 1500 W
Max. Total Output 3000 W 3000 W 3000 W
Programmable –
Number of Lines 5 Lines 5 Lines 5 Lines
Model Number Switch Box Switch Box Timer Switch Box Timer + PG
Internal Fuses 6.3A G-Fuse 5 mm x 20 mm
Double Layer Capacitor** –
PumpGuardTM + Power consumption ––

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INSTALLATION (PLEASE SEE SEPARATE SHEET FOR WALL MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS)
OPENING THE COVER
To open the cover insert a small
screwdriver (1) or similar implement into the
round opening at the base of the cover.
Use it to push the fastening connection
towards the left until the catch is released
(2). Gently lift the cover open to the
maximum angle of 100 degrees (3). DO NOT
force the cover to open further.
Once you have connected all your appliances
(see page 8), always secure the lid with the
closing screw (the closing screw is packed
together with the 2 blanking plugs).
Locking Screw
1
2
3
max. 100o!
WARNING: ALWAYS TURN THE SWITCH BOX POWER
OFF AT THE MAINS ELECTRIC BEFORE OPENING
THE COVER. ALWAYS SECURE WITH CLOSING SCREW.

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IMPORTANT: Connect the wires to the appropriate pins (Live,
Neutral, Earth). Up to five outgoing connections can be installed
into the Switch Box (4-8).
Power input is supplied into a separate mains channel (9). Use two
screws to secure the cable grip and fix each cable into place inside
the Switch Box (11). Outside the Switch Box, if using the supplied
cable gland sealing ring, ensure the cable gland sealing ring is
turned clockwise until the cable is firmly secured and sealed in the
connector (10).
CONNECTING THE CABLES
WARNING: ALWAYS TURN THE SWITCH BOX POWER
OFF AT THE MAINS ELECTRIC BEFORE OPENING
THE COVER. ALWAYS SECURE WITH CLOSING SCREW.
It is essential for your safety that you ensure the power of all inputs (including mains) is turned
off before proceeding with installation. Do not attempt to install cables without required
knowledge and expertise! Use of a qualified electrician is recommended for all installations.
Use a screw
driver to push
the fastening
clip over on
the terminal
block, place
the cable into
the terminal
block and
release the
clip securing
the cable.
Always
use ferrule
clamps on
the cables to
ensure a safe
connection.
Our NEW PCB terminal blocks are
easy click push connectors allowing
the user to connect the power in
and out cables.

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Once you have connected all of your appliances, always secure the lid with the closing screw.
There are two blanking plugs supplied with Matsuko Switch Boxes. These blanking plugs
should be used to replace the cable glands if you decide not to wire a device in at any point.
FINISHING CONNECTIONS & BLANKING PLUGS
WARNING: ALWAYS TURN THE SWITCH BOX POWER
OFF AT THE MAINS ELECTRIC BEFORE OPENING
THE COVER. ALWAYS SECURE WITH CLOSING SCREW.

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To activate each appliance, simply press the corresponding on / off button on the front of
the Switch Box, labelled:
For more detailed programming instructions (for the Switch Box Timer) see page 11.
TYPICAL EXAMPLE OF A COMPLETE INSTALLATION
PUMP LIGHTS FEEDER SKIMMERPOWER
IN
UV
PUMP LIGHTS FEEDER SKIMMERPOWER
IN
UV
ACTIVATING CONNECTED APPLIANCES (SWITCH BOX ONLY)

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After starting the power supply there is a short delay while the system starts up. Once the
screen has turned on, press Menu to display the programming menu. To return to the
main menu press Menu . The icons below represent the buttons.
TO PROGRAM THE DATE AND TIME
Press Menu to enter the programming mode, then use Down to select the clock icon
(6 clicks down), then press Enter . Select date in the format DD/MM/YYYY and 24hr clock
as displayed.
To change the date and time, use Up and Down to change number displayed. Confirm
selection with Enter and move on. Press Menu at any point to move back. When you
have confirmed the minutes with Enter , the program will change automatically to the
main screen PROGRAMMING MODE.
TO PROGRAM A LINE
Press Menu to get to the programming menu. The five lines are automatically labelled
1-5. Use Up and Down to select a line and press Enter .
Choose a device description (see list on next page) with Up and Down through device
options. The line will be renamed with selected device name. Press Enter to select one.
Each line can have up to five different program time slots which are labelled “a” through to
“e”. Use Up to turn a program slot on, a check mark will appear to show that a program
slot is being set. Press Enter to proceed to set ‘on’ and ‘off’ times with Up and Down .
Use Menu at any point to move back through the options. When you have finished
programming, press Enter repeatedly to scroll through the remaining program slots.
The screen will display a large TICK to confirm that program slot changes
have been recorded.
When a line switches on, the light on the Switch Box will illuminate to show the
line is on.
PROGRAMMING (SWITCH BOX TIMER, AND TIMER + PG)
MENU ENTER UP DOWN

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WHAT IS PUMPGUARD™ (SWITCH BOX TIMER+PG ONLY)
PumpguardTM is patent pending, smart technology that helps to avoid possible disasters
occurring when your pump blocks or overloads.
Line 1 on every Matsuko Switch Box Timer + PG is set to automatically learn how the new
pump behaves when it is first connected and turned on through the timer.
The PumpGuardTM will run the pump at different power levels for a twenty minute period until
it understands its normal operation. Once the learning process is over PumpGuardTM goes into
monitoring mode. PumpGuardTM will monitor the pump all day everyday looking out for signs
of overloading or cutting out.
A pump that constantly keeps restarting can easily burn itself out. PumpGuardTM detects this
situation and will run the pump on a lower intensity programme to see if this will correct the
problem. If a solution cannot be found, PumpGuardTM will disconnect the power and save
your pump from damaging itself further. In this situation PumpGuardTM sounds a stop alarm
(the signal for a pump failure alarm is a fast beeping sound plus a red LED on line one) and
the display shows “pump fail“.
POWER CONSUMPTION MONITOR (SWITCH BOX TIMER+PG ONLY)
The digital display on the screen gives two electrical
consumption readings. The Switch Box Timer +
PG gives a constant reading on line 1. The second
reading on the screen shows a total consumption
of all the lines been used by all the devices on the
switch box through lines 1 – 5.
To get a reading for an individual simply switch off
every line you do not want to monitor. The
consumption monitor gives an indicative reading
with an accuracy of +/-5%.
CLEARING A FAULT FROM THE PUMPGUARDTM
If you wish to clear the PumpGuardTM once the unit has sent the warning that there has been
a failure press Menu , using the Arrow Keys scroll down to the PumpGuardTM and press
Enter , this will open the PumpGuardTM menu, press Enter while the arrow is illuminated
next to “Clear”, this will clear the fault.
ADDING A NEW PUMP
If you want to add a new pump to the PumpGuardTM so it can learn its normal function,
open the PumpGuardTM menu as above and use the arrow keys to move the cursor over to
illuminate the arrow next to new pump, now press Enter , when pressed the text will show
(current deleted) and will start to run the new pump to learn its behaviour, this will take roughly
twenty minutes. Now press Menu to return to the main menu.
PUMPGUARDTM
L1: Shows power consumption on line 1.
L1–5: Shows total power consumptions of all lines.

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TO EDIT OR DELETE A PROGRAM SLOT
Press Menu to enter the programming menu. Select the line you want to change using
Up and Down . Press Enter .
If required, use Up and Down to change the name of the device and press Enter .
Then Press Enter to scroll through the program settings and press Up and Down to
edit times.
If you need to delete a program slot, move the cursor back to highlight the program slot
check mark and press the Up button. The check mark and settings for the program slot
will disappear to show that the program slot has been de-activated.
When you have finished programming, press Enter repeatedly to scroll through the
remaining program slots. The screen will display a large TICK to confirm that program
slot changes have been recorded.
DEVICE DESCRIPTIONS
The user has several choices for ‘Device Descriptions’ including:
POWER SAVING MODE
After 5 minutes the display will go into power saving mode, to re-activate press the
Menu key.
MANUAL ON/OFF, AND OVER-RIDE PROGRAMME
If a line is off, you can manually turn if on and off by pressing that line button. When a line
comes ON that you have programmed, you can manually turn it off by pressing that line
button. It will then come back on when it reaches its next ‘ON’ that you have programmed.
Air Pump 1
Air Pump 2
Air Pump 3
Heater 1
Heater 2
Heater 3
Filter 1
Filter 2
Filter 3
Aux 1
Aux 2
Aux 3
Feeder 1
Feeder 2
Feeder 3
<None>
Pump 1
Pump 2
Pump 3
UV 1
UV 2
UV 3
Light 1
Light 2
Light 3
PROGRAMMING (SWITCH BOX TIMER AND TIMER + PG)

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NEW FEEDER TIMER FUNCTION
(SWITCH BOX TIMER AND TIMER + PG)
The new feeder timer function lets you specify the amount of time you want a feeder to
operate. This can be set in minutes and seconds.
Connect your feeder to line 4 or 5.
To set the feeder time press Menu to enter the programming mode, then use
Arrow Keys to select either line 4 or line 5 (the line that is attached to your feeder).
Press Enter
Scroll through the “Type:” with the Arrow Keys select “Feeder” (1-3)
Press Enter
SET THE TIME YOU WANT YOUR FEEDER TO TURN ON
Each line can have up to five different program time slots which are labelled “a” through to
“e”. Use Up to turn a program slot on, a check mark will appear to show that a program
slot is being set. Press Enter to set the ‘on’ time use Arrow Keys Press Enter after
the you have selected the required hour, use Arrow Keys to select the minutes, press
Enter to proceed to set the amount of time the program will run for.
SET THE AMOUNT OF TIME YOUR FEEDER IS ON
Use Arrow Keys to select the number of minutes to a maximum of 20 minutes.
Press Enter use Arrow Keys to select the number of seconds.
Press Enter
Continue to fill in the lines for the required times that you require your feeder to turn on.
When you have finished programming, press Enter repeatedly to scroll through the
remaining programme slots. The screen will display a large Tick to confirm that the
programme slot changes have been recorded.

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