Operating Instructions
R47 – 4 Zone Programmer
Important: Keep this document This 4 zone programmer is designed to provide ON/OFF control for 4 zones, with the value added application of in built frost protection and keypad lock.
CAUTION! Before commencing, disconnect the device from the mains. There are parts that 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 |
| Frost Protection | Off |
Factory program settings
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5/2D | |||||
| P1 ON | P1 OFF | P2 ON | P2 OFF | P3 ON | P3 OFF | |
| Mon-Fri | 6:30 | 8:30 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 16:30 | 22:30 |
| Sat-Sun | 7:30 | 10:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 17:00 | 23:00 |
| All 7 days | 7D | |||||
| P1 ON | P1 OFF | P2 ON | P2 OFF | P3 ON | P3 OFF | |
| 6:30 | 8:30 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 16:30 | 22:30 | |
| Everyday | 24H | |||||
| P1 ON | P1 OFF | P2 ON | P2 OFF | P3 ON | P3 OFF | |
| 6:30 | 8:30 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 16:30 | 22:30 | |
Resetting the programmer
It is necessary to press the RESET button prior to initial programming.
This button is located behind the cover on the front of the unit.
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 
Press the or buttons to select the month. Press
Press the or buttons to select the year. Press
Press the or buttons to select the hour. Press
Press the or buttons to select the minute. Press
Press the or buttons to select 5/2D, 7D or 24H Press
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 programmer for users to choose for their individual application.
AUTO The programmer operates 3 ‘ON/OFF’ periods per day.
ALL DAY The programmer operates 1’ON/OFF’ period per day.
This operates from the first ON time to the third OFF time.
ON The programmer is permanently on. **ON**
OFF The programmer is permanently off. **OFF**
Lower the cover on the front of the unit. By pressing the 
button you can change between AUTO / ALL DAY / ON / OFF for Zone 1
Repeat this process for Zone 2 by pressing the 
button and for Zone 3 by pressing the 
button n and for Zone 4 by pressing the 
button.
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 Zone 1.
Press the or buttons to adjust the P1 ON time. Press
Press the or buttons to adjust the P1 OFF time. Press
Repeat this process to adjust the ON & OFF times for P2 & P3.
Press and repeat the above process to adjust for Zone 2.
Press and repeat the above process to adjust for Zone 3.
Press and repeat the above process to adjust for Zone 4
When completed, move the selector switch to the RUN position.
Copy function
Copy function may only be used if the programmer is in the 7d mode.
Lower the cover on the front of the programmer.
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 
button for 2 secs. The next day of the week will begin to flash.
Press the button to copy the ON & OFF 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 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.
Lower the cover on the front of the unit.
Move the selector switch to the PROG SET position.
By pressing this will review each of the ON/OFF times for P1 to P3 for Zone 1.
Repeat this process to review the ON/OFF times for Zone 2 by pressing and then pressing
Repeat this process to review the ON/OFF times for Zone 3 by pressing and then pressing
Repeat this process to review the ON/OFF times for Zone 4 by pressing and then pressing
When completed, move the selector switch to the RUN position.
Boost function
This function allows the user to extend the ON period for 1, 2 or 3 hours.
If the zone that you wish to Boost is timed to be OFF, you have the facility to switch it ON for 1, 2 or 3 hours.
Press the required button:
for Zone 1, 
for Zone 2 and 
for Zone 3 once, 
for Zone 4 once, twice or three times respectively
To cancel the boost function, simply press the respective boost button again.
Advance function
This function allows the user to bring forward the next switching time.
If the zone 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 
for Zone 1, 
for Zone 2 or 
for Zone 3, 
for Zone 4
To cancel the ADVANCE function, simply press the respective ADV button again.
Holiday mode
Lower the cover on the front of the unit.
Move the selector switch to the RUN position.
Press the 
button.
The current date and time will flash on the screen. It is now possible to enter the date and the time when you plan to return.
Press the or buttons to adjust the holiday period requried.
Press the button.
The programmer is now switched OFF for the selected number of days.
By pressing the button again, this will cancel the holiday mode, thereby returning the programmer to the normal settings.
Backlight mode selection
On
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 button for 5 seconds.
Press either the or buttons to select the ON or AUTO mode.
Press the button
Keypad lock and unlock
Unlocked
To lock the keypad, press and hold the and buttons for 5 seconds.
will appear on the screen. The keypad is now locked.
To unlock the keypad, press and hold the and buttons for 5 seconds.
will disappear from the screen. The keypad is now unlocked.
Frost protection function
Off
Selectable range 5~20°C. This function is set to protect pipes against freezing or to prevent low room temperature when the programmer is programmed to be OFF or is manually OFF.
Frost protection can be activated by following the procedure below.
Move the selector switch to the RUN position.
Press both the and buttons for 5 seconds, to enter selection mode.
Press either the or buttons to to turn On or turn Off frost protection.
Press the button to confirm.
Press either the or buttons to increase or decrease the desired
frost protection setpoint.
Press the button to select.
Both HOT WATER and HEATING zones will be switched ON in the event of room temperature falling below the frost protection setpoint.
When frost protection is enabled “Frost” will be visible on the screen.
When frost protection is activated “Frost” will flash on the screen.
Master reset
Lower the cover on the front of the programmer.
There are four hinges holding the cover in place.
Between the 3rd and 4th hinges there is a circular hole.
Insert a ball point pen or similar object to master reset the programmer.
After pressing the master reset button, the date and time will now need to be reprogrammed.
EPH Controls Ireland
technical@ephcontrols.com www.ephcontrols.com
EPH Controls UK
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Documents / Resources
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EPH CONTROLS R47 4 Zone Programmer [pdf] Instruction Manual R47 4 Zone Programmer, R47 4, Zone Programmer, Programmer |
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EPH CONTROLS R47 4 Zone Programmer [pdf] User Manual R47 4 Zone Programmer, R47 4, Zone Programmer, Programmer |
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EPH CONTROLS R47 4 Zone Programmer [pdf] Installation Guide R47, R47 4 Zone Programmer, 4 Zone Programmer, Programmer |
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EPH CONTROLS R47 4 Zone Programmer [pdf] Instruction Manual R47 4 Zone Programmer, R47, 4 Zone Programmer, Zone Programmer, Programmer |
