BN-LINK Wi-Fi Smart Appliance Timer

Product Brief

This time control is a universal, smart time control which can be field configured for various power: 120VAC, 208VAC, 240VAC, and 277VAC, all in one unit. This time control comes in a NEMA 3R indoor and outdoor enclosure. This unit is intended for the control of lighting, heating, air conditioning, pumps, motors, or general electrical circuits in residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural facilities. Switch Rating: DPDT.

SKU & Specification

Technical Information

• 120-240VAC, 60Hz, 40A resistive
• 277VAC, 60Hz, 30A resistive
• 14VDC, 30A resistive
• 120VAC, 1HP, 10A Ballast
• 208-240VAC, 2HP, 5A Ballast
• 277VAC, 1HP, 5A Ballast
• 120VAC, 8.3A Tungsten
• 208-277VAC, 5.4A Tungsten
• 120VAC, 800VA Pilot Duty
• 208-277VAC, 720VA Pilot Duty
• TV-5
• Max programs per day: 15 ON/OFF
• With power and load indicator
• With ON/OFF/Timing manual switch
• Min. Setting time: 1 minute
• Max. Setting time: 7 days
• Environmental rating: -40°F to 130°F
• Humidity: 0-95%;

Caution: Do not check circuits by sparking wires to terminals, Damage to the timer may result.

If loads are connected to both NC and NO contactors, both contacts are derated to 67% of the above values.

LED Indicators Function

• Power LED (Red) - ? illuminates when power is applied to the timer.
• Status LED (Green) - ? illuminates when power is applied to the loads.

Installation

Before wiring or service, power to this time control and the equipment it controls must be turned off. Turning off the time control only will not prevent a shock hazard. Supplying power to time control, installation should be performed by a licensed electrician only.

Before installing this product, read all instructions carefully.

Choose the appropriate KO's according to the cable, wire size and direction.

Optional external mounting tabs are provided as following:

Operating Instructions

Note: Hold ON/OFF button for 5 seconds while it is powered to restore the factory setting if you want to erase the timer's current settings.

Indicator Light Status

• Blue light blinks every 0.5 second - Easy Mode connection ? (fast blink)
• Blue light blinks every 2 seconds - AP Mode connection ? (slow blink)

Install the "BN-LINK Smart" APP

1. Search for BN-LINK Smart App on App Store/Google Play Store, or scan the QR code to download. (For iPhone, use the build-in camera; for Android, a barcode scanner may be needed. Confirm the App icon before downloading.)
   PS: You can also add this smart timer to the BN-LINK Smart app directly if you already have it on your phone.
2. Register an account and memorize the password. Enter your email address or phone number, then obtain a verification code to complete the registry.

Connect with Your Cellphone

Requirements: 2.4GHZ Wi-Fi network

Please note:

1. If you only have a 5GHz Wi-Fi router, you will not be able to complete the connection.
2. If you are using a dual Wi-Fi router broadcasting two signals, ensure your phone is connected to the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi signal (the one not labeled "_5G").
3. If your dual-band router broadcasts only one signal, you must manage your Wi-Fi router settings to enable the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi signal.

Connection via Bluetooth

A: Connection via Bluetooth - Blue indicator light blinks rapidly (twice a second) ? (fast blink). Confirm that Bluetooth on your smartphone is activated. If you are using an Android device, the location permission must be allowed. Confirm that the smart timer is powered on.

Open BN-LINK Smart app. A dialogue box will pop up, indicating that the device has been discovered. Tap "Go to add" ▶️. Select the device you are to add. Follow the instructions on the phone to complete the connection. You can rename the device when it is successfully added. ✏️

For Easy Mode Connection

B: For Easy Mode Connection - Blue indicator Light blinks rapidly (twice a second) ? (fast blink). Confirm the smart timer is powered on. Open BN-LINK Smart app. Choose the "+" symbol ➕. Select "Socket (wifi)". Confirm the light status on your plug and follow the App guide. (If you don't see blue light quickly blinking, press On/Off button to reset. ⚠️) Set a unique name for this smart plug, choose the room location. ✏️

How to Connect with Google Home

After connecting the smart timers with the BN-LINK Smart app successfully, you can start to link them to the Google Home app: Open Google Home app and find "Set up device". Click "Works with Google". Search BN-LINK Smart. Enter your BN-LINK Smart account. Authorize to use. After that, you will see the smart timer at the home page of Google Home as "Linked to you", but you still haven't set the device name and assign a home or a room for it. Now click the device that "Linked to you" or open "Works with Google" again to manage your linked devices, follow the steps below and set up the device names, rooms and home for the smart timer. You won't be able to voice control it before you complete that. ?

Example flow: Set up device -> Set up new devices -> Add Manually -> Auto Scan -> BN-LINK Smart -> Enter Wi-Fi Password -> Device added successfully -> Add to home -> Add to a room.

How to Connect with Amazon Alexa

Requirements:

1. Amazon Alexa Device and Alexa App
2. The smart timer connected with BN-LINK Smart App
3. BN-LINK Smart App user ID and password

Add BN-LINK Smart as a "Skill" for Alexa: Open Alexa app and choose Skills & Games. Search for BN-LINK Smart. ENABLE TO USE ▶️. Enter the BN-LINK Smart account. Authorize to use. BN-LINK Smart has been successfully linked. ✔️ Choose BN-LINK Smart. Then, the devices you added will sync to Alexa App. You can also ask Alexa to discover new devices for you. ?

How to ask Alexa to turn on/off Smart Timer: First, ensure the names for the timer are the same on the Alexa app and on the BN-LINK Smart app. If they are not the same, Alexa will not be able to identify the timer. ❌

Things you can do with Alexa:

• ?️ Voice Control the smart timer
• ? Remote Control the smart timer via Alexa App
• ➕ Add the smart timer to certain groups on Alexa App.

Tips for using Alexa Voice Control: Please make sure the device name you set for the smart timer is unique and recognizable for Alexa voice assistant. ?️ Ensure all smart device names at your home are non-repetitive and recognizable for Alexa. Voice assistant systems need exact commands to work. ?️ For other questions about Alexa, please consult the Amazon Alexa support page or contact BN-LINK support by email.

Override Switch Function

• AUTO - Programs activated: timer will function according to scheduled program.
• OFF - Always off: timer is in override and in "OFF" mode until override switch is set to ON or AUTO.
• ON - Always on: timer is in override and load will remain "ON" until the override switch is reset to OFF or AUTO.

Wiring Diagrams

Typical Wiring Diagrams--SPDT

Timer and Load, Same Voltage

Wired as Single Throw

Diagram shows a timer with COM, NC, NO terminals connected to a load and power supply. The diagram illustrates a single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) configuration.

Typical Wiring Diagrams--DPDT

120V Timer, 208/240/277V Load, Double Break

Wired as Single Throw

Diagram shows a timer with COM, NC, NO, COM2, NC2, NO2 terminals. It connects a 120V timer to a 208/240/277V load, illustrating a double-pole, double-throw (DPDT) setup with double break contacts.

120V Timer, 120V Load and 24V Load

Wired as Single Throw

Diagram shows a timer with COM, NC, NO terminals. It connects a 120V timer to both a 120V load and a 24V load, indicating versatility in voltage handling.

Timer and Load, Different Voltage

Wired as Single Throw

Diagram shows a timer with COM, NC, NO, COM2, NC2, NO2 terminals. It connects a 208/240/277V timer to a 120V line and a 24V line for the load, demonstrating different voltage compatibility.

120V Two Speed Fan

Wired as Double Throw

Diagram shows a timer with COM, NC, NO, COM2, NC2, NO2 terminals. It connects to a two-speed fan, illustrating a double-throw configuration for controlling different fan speeds.

BN-LINK INC.

11701 6th Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Customer Service Assistance: 1.909.592.1881

E-mail: support@bn-link.com

Http://www.bn-link.com

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