Matsuko Switch Box User manual

WARNING:
Ensure that your Matsuko Switch Box is switched off at the mains before you
attempt to conduct any type of maintenance on the Matsuko Switch Box.
Switch Box, Switch Box Timer, Switch Box Timer + Pump Guard
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING MANUAL
PROFESSIONAL
INSTALLERS VERSION

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.
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.
WARNING:
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION FIRST.
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CONTENTS
Introduction PAGES 3
Dimensions & Specifications PAGES 4
Installation PAGES 5-8
Programming (Switch Box Timer, Switch Box Timer + PG) PAGES 9-11
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 - Offers 5 lines of power
each delivering 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.
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** –
Pump Guard + 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 7), always secure
the lid with the locking screw (the locking
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.

IMPORTANT: Connect the wires to the appropriate pins (Live,
Neutral, Earth). Up to five outgoing connections can be installed into
the Switch Box (9-13).
Power input is supplied into a separate mains channel (14). Use two
screws to secure the cable grip and fix each cable into place inside
the Switch Box (16). 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 (15).
40 mm
5 mm
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.
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Use a small flat
head screw
driver to undo
the screw in the
terminal block,
place the cable
into the terminal
block and secure
the cable by
tightening the
screw.
Always use
ferrule clamps
on the cables to
ensure a safe
connection.
Push the wire into the connector
block and screw to secure the
connection.

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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.

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 10.
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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PUMPGUARDTM
What is PumpGuard™ (Switchbox 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 (Switchbox 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 being used by all the devices on the switch
box through lines 1 – 5.
To get a reading for an individual line 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
the 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.
L1: Shows power consumption on line 1.
L1–5: Shows total power consumption of all lines.

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 it 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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Place the box against the wall to ensure that the wall surface is
flat. Use the paper template (below) to mark out the position of
the box and the location of the four screw holes on the wall (4).
Drill suitable holes (and insert rawl plugs if needed).
MOUNTING YOUR MATSUKO
SWITCH BOX (ALL VERSIONS)
WARNING: ALWAYS TURN THE SWITCH BOX POWER
OFF AT THE MAINS ELECTRIC BEFORE OPENING
THE COVER. ALWAYS SECURE WITH CLOSING SCREW.
The Switch Box must be mounted level with the long hinge at
the top. Fasten four screws through the base of the Switch Box
into your pre-drilled holes. Check that the Switch Box is level
to ensure that the cover will close properly.