TrickleStar 505TT-US-W User manual

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WEEKLY TIMER, 15A/1875W
505TT-US-W
INSTRUCTIONS (ENGLISH)
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this TrickleStarTM product. This product
provides enhanced controls to reduce wasteful energy
consumption of appliances, which do not include timing controls.
This product is suitable for a wide range of appliances including:
heaters, stand-alone air conditioning units, fans, water pumps, hot
water urns, water coolers, photocopiers, pool pumps, signage etc.
Features
The Product has the following key features:
•Up to 8 ON and OFF programs a day / 56 ON and OFF
programs per week.
•Option to program individual days or 8 different weekday
groups
•Minimum switching period one minute
•Manual override button
•Random ON/OFF security feature
•Countdown feature
•12 hour AM/PM display.
•Summer/Winter time changeover
•Rechargeable backup battery
Getting Started
The product has an easy to use LCD display:
Buttons
DAY
: Sets weekday
HOURS
: Sets hours
MIN.
: Sets minutes
CLOCK
: Enables clock/weekday setting
PROG.
: Enables Timer Programming
MANUAL
: Manual ON/OFF of Control Socket
RESET
: Resets product to factory default
Plug the product into a wall outlet and plug an appliance to be
controlled into the Control Socket.
NOTE:
The product contains a battery, which stores the settings and
drives the Display. If the display is off when you plug in the product
to a wall receptacle, then allow the product to charge for a short
time and the text will gradually appear.
Set Time
The product has a Summertime/Wintertime changeover function.
The product is per default (and after reset) in Wintertime. If you
purchase this unit during the summertime press the ‘HOURS’ and
‘MIN’ buttons simultaneously to switch to summertime and “S” will
appear on the Display.
To set the weekday and clock:
1. Press-and-hold the ‘CLOCK’ button
2. Press the ‘DAY’ button to set the weekday
3. Press the ‘HOUR’ button to set the hours
4. Press the ‘MIN’ button to set the minutes
5. Release the ‘CLOCK’ button
If the ‘DAY’, ‘HOURS” or ‘MIN‘ button is pressed for more than 1
second the value will increase continuously while button is
pressed.
Minute Button
Hour Button
Reset
Day
Button
Clock
Button
Manual
Button
Program
Button
MO TU WE TH FR SA SU
MA NUAL
HOURS
COUNT
DOWN
CLOCK PROG. RESET
DAY MIN
COUNT DOWN AUTO MANUAL
LCD
Display
Control
Socket #1
Control
Socket #2
MO TU WE TH FR SA SU
MANUAL
HOURS
COUNT
DOWN
CLOCK PROG. RESET
DAY MIN
COUNT DOWN AUTO MANUAL

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Program Timer
Up to 8 ON/OFF switches can be configured. You can choose to
make the ON/OFF switching identical for all weekdays, individual
weekdays or groups of days as listed in the following table
For each ON time and each OFF time the Day, Hours and Minutes
must be set.
To enter Timer Mode and program the Timer:
1. Press the ‘PROG’ button to set the first ON program time.
“ON” and the Number “1” appears in the lower left section of
the display.
2. Press the ‘DAY’ button to choose the required day or block of
days as indicated in Table 1.
3. Press the ‘HOUR’ button to set the hours
4. Press the ‘MIN’ button to set the minutes
5. Press ‘PROG’ button to set the first OFF program time. “OFF”
and the number “1” appears in the display.
6. Press the ‘DAY’ button to choose day to switch OFF. If you
have chosen a group of days for ON you should choose the
same group of days for OFF.
7. Press the ‘HOUR’ button to set the hours
8. Press the ‘MINUTES’ button to set the minutes
9. Repeat 1-8 if more ON/OFF times is to be set.
10. When you have set the required On Off settings, press the
‘CLOCK’ button to return the display to the clock.
The timer is now ready to operate.
You can check the settings you have programmed by pressing the
‘PROG’ button repeatedly – each setting will appear on the screen.
Random On/Off
The Random On/Off feature can be used for security purposes by
switching ON and OFF light to make the home look occupied when
away. When enabled the Control Socket is switch ON and OFF in
a random pattern at least once in every 8 hours.
To switch between Random On/Off mode and normal Timer Mode
press the ‘DAY’ and ‘HOURS’ buttons simultaneously to enter
Random On/Off mode. An “R” will appear on the display when in
Random On/Off mode.
Manual Override
You can choose permanent Manual ON, permanent Manual OFF,
Auto ON and Auto OFF by pressing the Manual button. Each
mode will be displayed on the screen.
When you choose Auto ON the Control Socket will stay ON until a
Timer OFF event occurs. When you choose Auto OFF the Control
Socket will stay OFF until a Timer ON event occurs.
Countdown
The Countdown feature enables the Control Socket to be switched
OFF after a defined period of time.
To program the countdown:
1. Press ‘CLOCK’ and ‘PROG” button simultaneously.
2. Press the ‘HOURS’ and the ‘MIN’ buttons to set the
countdown time. The maximum countdown period is 9 hours
and 59 minutes. The minimum countdown period 1 minute.
3. Press the ‘MANUAL’ button to turn ON the Control Socket
and start the countdown. Control Socket turns OFF when
countdown timer expires.
Countdown can be pause at anytime by pressing the ‘MANUAL’
button and re-start by press the ‘MANUAL’ button again.
To review Clock press and hold the ‘CLOCK’ button, release the
button to return to the countdown display.
To return to the Timer Mode, press the ‘CLOCK’ and ‘PROG’
buttons simultaneously.
Summertime/Wintertime Switchover
To switch between Wintertime and Summertime press the
‘HOURS’ and ‘MIN’ buttons simultaneously. When in Summertime
a “S” will appear on the display.
NOTE: The product is per factory default (and after reset) in
wintertime. If you purchase this unit during the summertime, first
switch to summertime before setting the date and clock. Switch to
Summertime by pressing the ‘HOURS’ and ‘MIN’ buttons
simultaneously and “S” will appear on the Display.
MON TUE WED THR FRI SAT SUN Total no. of
ON/OFF Switches
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
56
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
40
16
42
24
24
24
24
7 46 29
PM
ON
R
7 46 29
PM
ON
S

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Restore Factory Defaults
Press the Reset Button to clear all timer settings.
Time will be “AM 12:00”, “PROG OFF” and the Control Socket will
be Off.
Battery
The product contains a rechargeable battery to store settings if
power is removed. If no text is displayed plug the product into a
wall receptacle for 1 hour to recharge the battery.
If the battery is fully discharged, the factory defaults will be
restored.
Electrical and Environmental Specifications
Voltage
125 VAC / 60Hz
Power Rating:
15A / 1875W – Resistive Load
15A / 1875W – Tungsten Load
Operating Temperature
-10° to 40°C
Storage Temperature
-10ºC to 70ºC
Operating Humidity
5 to 95% N/C
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES
•Fans or other appliances with exposed elements should not
be left unattended.
•FOR INDOOR USE ONLY
•SUITABLE FOR NON-CONDENSING ENVIRONMNENTS
ONLY.
Approvals
US ELECTRICAL & SAFETY
OTHER
ETL
2002/95/EG (RoHs)
2002/96/EC (WEEE)
1999/5/EC (RTTE)
Warranty
www.tricklestar.com/warranty
Copyright & Disclaimer
© TrickleStar Ltd. All rights reserved.
TrickleStarTM is a registered trademark of TrickleStar Ltd.
Disclaimer: TrickleStar reserves the right to change specifications
or designs described in this manual without notice and without
obligation. Any typographical, clerical or other error or omission in
this document or other documents or information issued by
TrickleStar shall be subject to correction without any liability on the
part of TrickleStar without notice.
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