BN-LINK SU101D Timer Switch Instructions

BN-LINK SU101D Timer Switch

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

• 18 ON/OFF per day
• With ON/OFF/Timing shift function With Ni-MH recharging battery
• Min. Setting time: 1 minute Max. Setting time: 7 days
• Supply voltage: 125V-,60Hz
• Contact rating: 15A/1875W Resistive
• 10A/1250WTungsten, 10A/1250W Ballest,1/2 HP, TV-5
• Do not exceed electrical ratings
• Operating temperature: 5F 122F(-15€ 50C)
• Storage temperature: -4F 140F (-20C 60C)
• Insulation class: II
• Protection class: IP20

Important: inductive (starting load) should always be calculated especially when controlling lighting (because of variable inductive loads). If this load exceeds 8 Amps then it is imperative that a contractor be used.

PRODUCT QUICK GUIDE

Features

1. The manual override button allows to turn on or off the timer at any time.
2. Easy-to-read large LCD screen with clock display.
3. Up to 18 ON events and 18 OFF events daily
4. Random security setting allows to respectively postpone ON and OFF times by 0-30 minutes to create a “lived-in” look.
5. Turn on or off DTS with one simple push.

WARNING
To prevent the risk of electric shock, cut off the power supply before installation. Always have a qualified electrician install this product.

INSTALLATION

• STEP 1: CUT OFF THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE IN-WALL WIRING BOX.
• STEP 2: REMOVE THE EXISTING DEVICE IF ANY.
• STEP 3: INSTALL THE TIMER.

SINGLE-POLE INSTALLATION

Note

1. To replace an existing switch, please make sure that the neutral wire is available in the wall box.
2. Before wiring, please cut OFF the power at the breaker and switch the timer to MANUAL OFF. (Please refer to the chapter SWITCHING BETWEEN TWO OPERATION MODES)

Wiring:

• a. Ground wire: Connect the Ground wire in the wall box (or the earth screw) to the GREEN wire of the timer.
• b. Neutral wire: Connect the Neutral wire in the wall box (from the breaker) to the WHITE wire of the timer. (The Neutral wire from the breaker should also be connected to the load’s neutral wire.)
• c. Hotwire: Connect the hot wire in the wall box (from the breaker) to the BLACK wire of the timer.
• d. Load wire: Connect the load’s hot wire (from load such as light) to the RED wire of the timer.
• e. Use a wire nut to twist the BLUE wire for safety.

3-WAY INSTALLATION

Conventional 3-way installation

Timer-on-the-line-side installation

1. To replace an existing switch, please make sure that the neutral wire is available in the wall box.
2. Before wiring, please cut OFF the power at the breaker and switch the timer to MANUAL OFF. (Please refer to the chapter SWITCHING BETWEEN TWO OPERATION MODES)
3. Wiring:

Step 1: Wring the LINE side

• a. Ground wire: Connect the Ground wire in the wall box (or the earth screw) to the GREEN wire of the timer.
• b. Neutral wire: Connect the Neutral wire in the wall box (from the breaker) to the WHITE wire of the timer. (The Neutral wire from the breaker should also be connected to the load’s neutral wire)
• c. Hotwire: Connect the Hotwire in the wall box (from the breaker) to the BLACK wire of the timer.
• d. Travelers:
  • Traveler 1: Connect Traveler 1( from the load side) to the RED wire of the timer.
  • Traveler 2: Connect Traveler 2 (from the load side) to the BLUE wire of the timer.

Step 2: Wring the LOAD side

• Traveler 1: Connect Traveler 1 (from the timer) and load’s hot wire to the COMMON terminal (usually black or copper colored) of the 3-way switch.
• Traveler 2: Connect Traveler 2 (from the timer) to either terminal (usually brass colored) of the 3-way switch.

Timer-on-the-load-side installation

Note

1. To replace an existing switch, please make sure that the neutral wire is available in the wall box.
2. Before wiring, please cut OFF the power at the breaker and switch the timer to MANUAL OFF. (Please refer to the chapter SWITCHING BETWEEN TWO OPERATION MODES)
3. Wiring:

Step 1: Wring the LINE side

• HOT wire: Connect the Hotwire in the wall box (from breaker) to Traveler 1 (from the timer) and the jumper, then connect the jumper to the COMMON terminal (usually black or copper colored) of the 3-way switch.
• Traveler 2: Connect Traveler 2 (from the timer) to either terminal (usually brass colored) of the 3-way switch.

Step 2: Wring the LOAD side/TIMER

• a. Ground wire: Connect the Ground wire in the wall box (or the earth screw) to the GREEN wire of the timer.
• b. Neutral wire: Connect the Neutral wire in the wall box (from the breaker) to the WHITE wire of the timer. (The Neutral wire from the breaker should also be connected to the load’s neutral wire)
• c. Load Hotwire: Connect the Load’s Hotwire in the wall box (from Load such as Light) to the RED wire of the timer.
• d. Travelers:
  • Traveler 1: Connect Traveler 1 (From the LINE side) to the BLACK wire of the timer.
  • Traveler 2: Connect Traveler 2 (From the LINE side) to the BLUE wire of the timer.

4-WAY INSTALLATION

Note

1. To replace an existing switch, please make sure that the neutral wire is available in the wall box. Also, make sure that 5 travelers are available between the wall boxes and mark each wire (such as “HOT WIRE, NEUTRAL WIRE, TRAVELER 1, TRAVELER 2 ..) for identification first,
2. Before wiring, please cut OFF the power at the breaker and switch the timer to MANUAL OFF. (Please refer to the chapter SWITCHING BETWEEN TWO OPERATION MODES)
3. Wiring:

Step 1: Wring the LIND side/TIMER

• a. Ground wire: Connect the Ground wire in the wall box (or the earth screw) to the GREEN wire of the timer.
• b. Neutral wire: Connect the Neutral wire in the wall box (from the breaker) to the WHITE wire of the timer. (The Neutral wire from the breaker should also be connected to the load’s neutral wire)
• c. Hotwire: Connect the Hotwire in the wall box (from the breaker) to the BLACK wire of the timer.
• d. Travelers:
  • Traveler 1: Connect Traveler 1(from the 4-way switch box) to the BLUE wire of the timer.
  • Traveler 2: Connect Traveler 2(from the 4-way switch box) with the RED wire of the timer.

Step 2: Wring the 4-way switch

• a. Traveler 1: Connect Traveler 1(from the LINE side) to any of the terminals of the 4-way switch.
• b. Traveler 2: Connect Traveler 2(from the LINE side) to Traveler 5 (from the LOAD side).
• c. Traveler 3: Connect Traveler 3(from the LOAD side) to one of the terminals at another end of the 4-way switch.
• d. Traveler 4: Connect Traveler 4(from the LOAD side) to another terminal (at the same end as Traveler 3) of the 4-way switch.

ATTENTION: Traveler 1 can’t be connected to the terminal, which is at the same end as Traveler 3 or Traveler 4. Traveler 3 and Traveler 4 to the 3-way switch fin the LOAD side) have to be connected at the same end.

Step 3: Wiring the LOAD side

1. a. Traveler 5: Use a wire nut to connect together the load’s hot wire, a jumper, and Traveler 5(from the 4-way switch box), Then connect the jumper to the COMMON terminal (usually black or copper colored) of the 3-way switch on the LOAD side.
2. b. Traveler 3: Connect Traveler 3 (from the 4-way box side) to either terminal (usually brass colored) of the 3-way switch on the LOAD side.
3. c. Traveler 4: Connect Traveler 4 (from the 4-way box side) to the third terminal (usually brass colored) of the 3-way switch on the LOAD side.
   

Note

1. To replace an existing switch, please make sure that the neutral wire is available in the wall box. Also make sure that 7 travelers are available between the wall boxes and mark each wire (such as “HOT WIRE, NEUTRAL WIRE, TRAVELER 1, TRAVELER 2 …) for identification first.
2. Before wiring, please cut OFF the power at the breaker and switch the timer to MANUAL OFF. (Please refer to the chapter SWITCHING BETWEEN TWO OPERATION MODES)
3. Wiring:

Step 1: Wiring the LINE side

• a. HOT wire: Use a wire nut to connect together the HOT wire (from breaker), a jumper, and Traveler 5(from the 4-way switch box), then connect the jumper to the COMMON terminal (usually black or copper colored) of the 3-way switch on the LINE side.
• b. Traveler 1: Connect Traveler 1 (from the 4-Way switch box/Timer) to either terminal (usually brass colored) of the 3-way switch on the LINE side.
• c. Traveler 2: Connect Traveler 2(from the 4-Way switch box/Timer) to the third terminal (usually brass colored) of the 3-way switch on the LINE side.

Step 2: Wiring the 4-way switch /TIMER

• a. Ground wire: Connect the Ground wire in the wall box (or the earth screw) to the GREEN wire of the timer.
• b. Neutral wire: Connect the Neutral wire in the wall box (from the breaker) to the WHITE wire of the timer. (The Neutral wire from the breaker should also be connected to the load’s neutral wire)
• c. Travelers:
  • Traveler 1: Connect Traveler 1 (from the LINE side) to Traveler 4 (from the LOAD side).
  • Traveler 2: Connect Traveler 2 (from the LINE side) to Traveler 3 (from the LOAD side).
  • Traveler 5: Connect Traveler 5(from the LINE side) to the BLACK wire of the timer.
  • Traveler 6: Connect Traveler 6(from the LOAD side) to the BLUE wire of the timer.
  • Traveler 7: Connect Traveler 7(from the LOAD side) to the RED wire of the timer.

Step 3: Wiring the LOAD side

• a. Traveler 6: Connect Traveler 6(from the TIMER) to COMMON terminal usually black or copper colored) of the 3-way switch on the LOAD side.
• b. Traveler 3: Connect Traveler 3(from the TIMER) to either terminal (usually brass colored) of the 3-way switch on the LOAD side.
• c. Traveler 4: Connect Traveler 4 (from the TIMER) to the third terminal (usually brass colored) of the 3-way switch on the LOAD side.
• d. Traveler 7: Connect Traveler 7(from the TIMER) to the load’s hot wire.

Note:

1. To replace an existing switch, please make sure that the neutral wire is available in the wall box. Also, make sure that 5 travelers are available between the wall boxes and mark each wire (such as “HOT WIRE, NEUTRAL WIRE. TRAVELER 1, TRAVELER 2..) for identification first.
2. Before wiring, please cut OFF the power at the breaker and switch the timer to MANUAL OFF. (Please refer to the chapter SWITCHING BETWEEN TWO OPERATION MODES)
3. Wiring:

Step 1: Wiring the LINE side

• a. Use a wire nut to connect together the HOT wire (from breaker), a jumper, and Traveler 5(from the 4-way switch box), then connect the jumper to the COMMON terminal (usually black or copper colored) of the 3-way switch on the LINE side.
• b. Traveler 1: Connect Traveler 1(from the 4-Way switch box) to either terminal (usually brass colored) of the 3-way switch on the LINE side.
• c. Traveler 2: Connect Traveler 2(from the 4-Way switch box) to the third terminal (usually brass colored) of the 3-way switch on the LINE side.

Step 2: Wring the 4-Way switch

• a. Traveler 1: Connect Traveler 1 (from the LINE side) to any terminal of the 4-way switch.
• b. Traveler 2: Connect Traveler 2(from the LINE side) to the terminal (at the same end of Traveler 1) of the 4-way switch.
• c. Traveler 4: Connect Traveler 4(from the LOAD side) to the third terminal (at another end) of the 4-way switch.
• d. Traveler 5: Connect Traveler 5(from the LINE side) to Traveler 3(from the LOAD side).

Step 3: Wring the LOAD side/TIMER

• a. Ground wire: Connect the Ground wire in the wall box (or the earth screw) to the GREEN wire of the timer.
• b. Neutral wire: Connect the Neutral wire in the wall box (from the breaker) to the WHITE wire of the timer. (The Neutral wire from the breaker should also be connected to the load’s neutral wire)
• c. Load Hotwire: Connect the Load’s Hotwire in the wall box (from Load such as Light) to the RED wire of the timer.
• d. Travelers:
  • Traveler 3: Connect Traveler 3 (from the 4-way switch) to the BLACK wire of the timer.
  • Traveler 4: Connect Traveler 4 (from the 4-way switch) to the BLUE wire of the timer.

STEP 4: FIX THE TIMER TO THE WIRING BOX AND THEN MOUNT THE FACE PLATE.

STEP 5: APPLY POWDER TO THE WIRING BOX.

BUTTON LAYOUT AND SCREEN DISPLAY

REMOVE STICKER
Locate the tab at the top right of the sticker and pull to remove the sticker from the face of the screen.

RESTING THE TIMER
If the screen display is blank or faded, you can charge the battery for 10 minutes and then press the “RESET” button to reset the system. When the system is initialized, the screen display will be flashing. The LCD display will appear like this icon. Press any button at this time or wait ‘ 2 minutes without any operation, the clock will display.

Note: The system time and all settings will be erased after the system reset.

SETTING THE SYSTEM TIME

Example: if it is 12:08 am Monday. please follow the below steps to set the current day and time.

1. Press the “PROG” button, then press the “DAY” button until “MO” displays on top of the screen. (Fig 01)
2. Then press the “HOUR” button until 12:00 am displays on the screen. (Fig 02)
   Note: please pay attention to AM/PM.
3. Then press the “MIN” button until 12:08 am displays on the screen. (Fig 03)
   Note: When the current time is correctly set, press the “MANUAL” button to save and quit the clock display screen; or press “PROG” to start setting the programs.
   If no button is pressed within 6 seconds, the timer will automatically save the current time and return to the clock display screen.

SETTING THE PROGRAM

1. To start programming ON/OFF events, press “PROG” once during the system clock setting stage or press PROG twice on the clock display screen. The screen will display “1 ON” and “PROG. (Fig 04)For example: if you want to turn on a device every day at 8:05 am and turn it off at 9:00 pm, please follow the below steps.
2. Press the “DAY” button to enter the program setting, you will see all the days of the week on the top and “1 ON” to the left of the display. (Fig 05)
   Note Press “DAY” multiple times until you get the day combination you want.
   
   Day combination options: MO to SU. Individual day: MO,TU,WE,TH,FR,SA, SU. MO to FR SA, SU
3. Press the “HOUR” button until 8:00 am displays on the screen. (Fig 06)
   Note: Please pay attention to AM/PM.
4. Press the “MIN” button until 8:05 am displays on the screen. (Fig 07)
5. Press the “PROG” button once to set the program “1 OFF”. The screen will display “1 OFF” and “PROG.(Fig 08)
6. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set program “1 OFF. (Fig 09)
7. If you want to set the second ON/OFF program, press the “PROG” button again, you can repeat steps 2 to 6 to set the program, or press the “MANUAL” to return the current time. You can set up to 18 different ON and OFF programs for your timer. To do so, just repeat steps 1 to 6 for the program “2 ON” “2 OFF” “3 ON” etc…
8. During the programming process, you can clear the previous settings by pressing the “CLR” button. Pressing the “CLR” a second time will resume the previous settings.
9. When all ON/OFF events are programmed, press the “MANUAL” button to return to the clock display screen. If no button is pressed within 6 seconds, the timer will automatically save the settings and return to the clock display screen. You can review, change or delete any event in the same way you program an event.
10. Press and hold the “MANUAL” button till the AUTO icon is shown so that the timer will run the programs.

SWITCHING BETWEEN TWO OPERATION MODES

The timer can work in two different operating modes: AUTO and MANUAL. They are represented by icons AUTO and MAN on the screen. Press and hold the “MANUAL” button for 4 seconds or longer to switch between these two operating modes. In either operation mode, you can press the “MANUAL” button to alter the timer’s output status.

SWITCHING ON/OF DST

DST is active when the DST icon is shown on the screen.

RANDOM SECURITY
To activate or deactivate the random security feature, press and hold the “Min” button for 4 seconds or more. The “RND” icon on the screen indicates that the random function is active. In this case, the timer will respectively postpone the ON and OFF events by 0-30 minutes. Please note that at least one ON/OFF program shall be set to activate this feature.

SCREEN BACKLIGHT
Press any button to turn on the backlight. On the clock display screen, the backlight will go out after 5 seconds without any button operation. When you are setting the system time or programs, the backlight will go out after 90 seconds without any button operation.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
The timer does not turn on or off as programmed.

POSSIBLE CAUSE
Programs were not correctly set. DST or random function is active. The timer is working in manual mode. Programs overlap.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Re-program the timer following the operating instructions. Deactivate DST or the random function. Switch the operation mode to AUTO. Review and correct the programs or reprogram the timer.

PROBLEM
No screen display or faded display.

• POSSIBLE CAUSE:
  Low battery.
• CORRECTIVE ACTION:
  Energize the timer to charge the internal battery for 10 minutes and then press the RESET button to reset the timer.

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Documents / Resources
SU101d 7 Days In Wall Digital Timer Switch Instruction Manual · SU101d, 7 Days In Wall Digital Timer Switch, SU101d 7 Days In Wall Digital Timer Switch

Troubleshooting
This section is intentionally left blank as no troubleshooting information was provided in the input text. However, common issues and solutions for timer switches often include:

• Timer not turning on/off: Check power supply, wiring connections, and programming settings.
• Lights flickering: Ensure proper load compatibility and secure wiring.
• Timer not holding settings: May indicate a power interruption or a need for battery replacement (if applicable).
• No power to the switch: Verify the circuit breaker is on, and the live wire is correctly connected.

Safety Precautions

WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock. Improper installation or use of this timer switch can result in serious injury or death. Always follow these safety precautions:

• Turn Off Power: ALWAYS turn off the power at the circuit breaker or fuse box before installing, servicing, or removing the timer switch. Verify power is off with a voltage tester.
• Qualified Electrician: If you are unsure about any part of the installation process, consult a qualified electrician.
• Local Codes: Install in accordance with all national and local electrical codes.
• Indoor Use Only: This timer switch is designed for indoor use only unless otherwise specified. Do not expose to rain or moisture.
• Proper Wiring: Ensure all wire connections are secure and properly insulated. Loose connections can cause overheating and fire.
• Load Limits: Do not exceed the maximum electrical ratings of the timer switch (voltage, amperage, and wattage). Overloading can cause damage to the switch and create a fire hazard.
• Grounding: Ensure the timer switch is properly grounded to prevent electrical shock.
• Keep Away from Children: Keep the timer switch and its components out of reach of children.
• Inspect for Damage: Do not install or use if the timer switch or its wiring appears damaged.

Frequently Asked Questions

This section is intentionally left blank as no FAQ information was provided in the input text. Common questions about timer switches often include:

• Q: Do I need a neutral wire for this timer switch?
  A: Most modern digital timer switches require a neutral wire for proper operation. Check your specific model’s requirements.
• Q: Can I use this timer switch with LED lights?
  A: Many timer switches are compatible with LED lights, but it’s important to check the maximum and minimum load ratings to ensure compatibility and prevent flickering.
• Q: How do I reset the timer switch?
  A: Refer to your specific model’s manual for reset instructions, which often involve a small reset button or a combination of button presses.
• Q: What if my timer switch isn’t working after installation?
  A: Double-check all wiring connections, ensure the circuit breaker is on, and review the programming instructions. If issues persist, consult a qualified electrician.