EPH CONTROLS A17-1 Zone Times Witch
Specifications
Feature | Details |
---|---|
Program | 5/2D, 7D, 24H |
Backlight | On, Auto |
Keypad | Lockable |
Operating Instructions
Contents
- Factory default settings
- Factory program settings
- Resetting the time switch
- Setting the date and time
- ON/OFF period selection
- Adjusting the program settings
- Copy function
- Reviewing the program settings
- +1HR function
- Advance function
- Holiday mode
- Backlight mode selection
- Keypad lock and unlock
- Before commencing, disconnect the device from the mains. Some parts carry mains voltage behind the cover. Never leave unsupervised when it is open. (Prevent non-specialists and especially children from gaining access to it.)
- Never remove this product from the electrical baseplate. Disconnect from mains supply in the event of any damage to any buttons. Do not use sharp tools to push any button.
Factory default settings
- Program: 5/2D
- Backlight: On
- Keypad: Unlocked.
Factory program settings
![]() |
P1 ON | P1 OFF | P2 ON | P2 OFF | P3 ON | P3 OFF |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mon-Fri | 6:30 | 8:30 | 12:00 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 22:30 |
Sat-Sun | 7:30 | 10:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 17:00 | 23:00 |
All 7 days | 6:30 | 8:30 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 16:30 | 22:30 |
Everyday | 6:30 | 8:30 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 16:30 | 22:30 |
Resetting the time switch
- It is necessary to press the ‘RESET’ button before initial programming.
- This button is located behind the cover on the front of the unit.
- Press the ‘RESET’ button. ‘rst No’ appears on the screen.
- Press ‘+’ and Press ‘OK’.
- The time switch is now ready to be programmed.
Setting the date and time
Lower the cover on the front of the unit. Move the selector switch to the CLOCK SET position.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘−’ buttons to select the day. Press the ‘OK’ button.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘−’ buttons to select the month. Press the ‘OK’ button.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘−’ buttons to select the year. Press the ‘OK’ button.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘−’ buttons to select the hour. Press the ‘OK’ button.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘−’ buttons to select the minute. Press the ‘OK’ button.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘−’ buttons to select 5/2D, 7D or 24H. Press the ‘OK’ button.
The date, time, and function are now set. Move the selector switch to the RUN position to run the program, or to the PROG SET position to change the program setting.
ON/OFF period selection
There are 4 modes available on this time switch for users to choose from for their applications.
- AUTO The time switch operates 3 ‘ON/OFF’ periods per day.
- ALL DAY The time switch operates 1 ‘ON/OFF’ period per day.
- ON The time switch is permanently on. **ON**
- OFF The time switch is permanently off. **OFF**
Lower the cover on the front of the unit. By pressing the ‘SELECT’ button, you can change between AUTO / ALL DAY / ON / OFF.
Adjusting the program settings
Lower the cover on the front of the unit. Move the selector switch to the PROG SET position.
You can now program the time switch.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘−’ buttons to adjust the P1 ON time. Press the ‘OK’ button.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘−’ buttons to adjust the P1 OFF time. Press the ‘OK’ button.
- Repeat this process to adjust the ON & OFF times for P2 & P3.
When completed, move the selector switch to the RUN position.
Copy function
Copy function may only be used if thetime switch is in the 7d mode. Lower the cover on the front of the switch. Move the selector switch to the PROG SET position. Set the ON & OFF times for the day of the week you wish to copy from.
- Press the ‘Holiday’ button for 2 seconds. The next day of the week will begin to flash.
- Press the ‘+’ button to copy the ON & OFF times to this day.
- Press the ‘−’ button to skip a day.
- ON & OFF times can be copied to multiple days by using the ‘+’ button.
- Press the ‘OK’ button when copying has been completed.
When completed, move the selector switch to the RUN position.
Reviewing the program settings
Lower the cover on the front of the unit. Move the selector switch to the PROG SET position. By pressing ‘OK’ this will review each of the ON/OFF times for P1 to P3. When completed, move the selector switch to the RUN position.
+1HR function
This function allows the user to extend the ON period for 1 hour. If the time switch is timed to be OFF, you have the facility to switch it ON for 1 hour. Press the ‘+1HR’ button once. To cancel the boost function, simply press the ‘+1HR’ button again.
Advance function
This function allows the user to bring forward the next switching time. If the time switch is currently timed to be OFF and the ‘ADV’ is pressed, the zone will be switched ON until the end of the next switching time. If the zone is currently timed to be ON and the ‘ADV’ is pressed, the zone will be switched OFF until the end of the next switching time. Press the ‘ADV’ button for this function. To cancel the ADVANCE function, simply press the ‘ADV’ button again.
Holiday mode
Lower the cover on the front of the unit. Move the selector switch to the RUN position.
- Press the ‘Holiday’ button.
- The current date and time will flash on the screen.
- It is now possible to enter the date when you plan to return.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘−’ buttons to adjust the holiday period required.
- Press the ‘OK’ button. Timee switchwitch is now switched OFF for the selected number of days.
- Pressing the ‘OK’ button again will cancel the holiday mode, thereby returning the time switch to the normal setting.
Backlight mode selection
There are two settings for selection. The factory default setting is ON.
- ON The backlight is permanently ON.
- AUTO On pressing any button the backlight stays on for 10 seconds.
To adjust the backlight setting, lower the cover on the front of the unit. Move the selector switch to the RUN position. Press the ‘OK’ button for 5 seconds. Will appear on the screen. Press either the ‘+’ or ‘−’ buttons to select the ON or AUTO mode. Press the ‘OK’ button.
Keypad lock and unlock.
- To lock the keypad, press and hold the ‘OK’ and ‘Holiday’ buttons for 5 seconds.
Will appears on the screen. The keypad is now locked. To unlock the keypad, press and hold the ‘OK’ and ‘Holiday’ buttons for 5 seconds.
Will disappear from the screen. The keypad is now unlocked.
EPH Controls Ireland
EPH Controls UK
FAQ
How do I reset the time switch?
Press the ‘RESET’ button located behind the cover on the front of the unit. Follow the instructions to reprogram .
How can I change the ON/OFF periods?
Move the selector switch to the PROG SET position and adjust the times using the ‘+’ or ‘−’ buttons.
How do I use the holiday mode?
Press the ‘Holiday’ button and set the return date using the ‘+’ or ‘−’ buttons. Confirm with ‘OK’.
Documents / Resources
![]() |
EPH CONTROLS A17-1 Zone Times Witch [pdf] Instruction Manual A17, A17-1 Zone Times Witch, A17-1, Zone Times Witch, Times Witch, Witch |