Features
• Automatic or manual operation. Push PROG
ON/OFF to switch the plugged in light(s) on or off
at any time.
• Program up to 14 on/off time pairs
• Minimum setting interval 1 minute.
• Random feature turns the switch on randomly for
from 5 to 60 minutes from 4 to 12 times a day.
• Batteries (replaceable) save the time and
program settings when the unit is unplugged or
there is a power outage.
DT11 Digital Timer
Installation and
Operating
Instructions
Introduction
Simply plug the DT11
Digital Timer into an
electrical outlet (1), then
plug your incandescent
lights, (PAR lamps),
stereo, or appliances
(such as an air
conditioner) into the
DT11(2).
The DT11 is then your
programmable timer, random timer, countdown timer
and manual switch.
LOAD MAINTENANCE
WARNING DO NOT USE THE TIMER TO TURN OFF
POWER FOR MAINTENANCE (repairs, removing
broken bulbs, etc.). ALWAYS TURN POWER OFF AT
THE SERVICE PANEL BY REMOVING A FUSE OR
CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE DOING ANY CIRCUIT
REPAIRS.
Controls
1 Display - lcd display
(reset display shown).
2 On light - red led is lit
when the DT11 is on.
3 RESET button - push
the RESET button with a
ball point pen to clear all
programming and the
clock.
4 TIME SET button - push and hold to set the clock in
On, Auto or Off modes.
5 PROG ON/OFF button - push and release to manually
switch on or off at any time.
6 HOUR button - use during time set or programming to
set the hour.
7 MIN button - use during time set or programming to set
the minute.
8 DS button - push and hold for a couple of seconds to
switch to or from daylight savings time.
9 PROG button - push and release to set or change
programmed on and off times.
10 MODE button - push and release to choose the mode.
1
3
4
5
2
6 7 8 9 10
HOUR MIN PROG
ON/OFF
MODE
RESET
TIME SET
PROG
Auto On RandOff
AM
PM
Prg
DS
Displays
1. Daylight
savings symbol
indicates daylight
savings time
when present.
2. AM/PM
3. 03:12 – Time.
4. On/Off display
On display. Usually displayed when On light is lit
and timer is on, during programming indicates an on
time is being programmed.
Off display (Usually
displayed when On light is off
and timer is off, during
programming indicates an off
time is being programmed.)
5. Program number – (1- 14)
6. Mode – Countdown Timer, Off, Auto, On, or Rand.
See Modes, next page, for specific mode displays.
1
2
4
How to set the
clock:
1. The mode must be On, Auto, or Off.
2. The plugged in light(s) can be on or off.
Note: If it is daylight savings time, push and hold DS
for a couple of seconds so the daylight savings symbol
appears.
If it is not daylight savings time, push and hold DS for
a couple of seconds so the daylight savings symbol is
off.
3. Push and hold TIME SET.
4. The blinking colon stays on (stops blinking).
While holding TIME SET:
a. Push and release HOUR to change the hour and
AM/PM.
b. Push and release MIN to change the minute.
Notes:
if you push and hold HOUR or MIN the display
changes quickly.
Seconds are set to 0 when the TIME SET button is
released if either the HOUR or MIN have been set.
1
3
2
a b
PM
Off
HOUR MIN PROG
ON/OFF
MODE
RESET
TIME SET
PROG
DS
Daylight Savings Time
In Off, Auto, or On mode,
push and hold DS for a
couple of seconds to switch
daylight savings time on or
off. The daylight savings
(S) symbol switches on or off and the time switches
one hour in the appropriate direction.
AM
On
PM
Off
1
2
AM
Prg
Auto
5
6
MODE
Push and release MODE to
change the mode.
The modes are Countdown
timer, Off, Auto, On, and Rand.
Countdown timer mode
In countdown timer mode the
clock symbol is displayed (a).
When countdown timer mode is
entered the countdown time is set
to 75 minutes (b).
And the plugged in light(s) are
tuned on (c).
The countdown timer can be set to turn the plugged in light(s)
on or off after 75, 60, 45, 30 or 15 minutes. That lets you, for
example, set the timer to turn the plugged in light(s) off an
hour after you have left the room. The flashing alarm clock
symbol indicates the DT11 is in countdown timer mode.
To set the countdown timer:
Push and release MODE until the countdown timer clock is
displayed. (75 minutes is selected.)
If desired, push and release MIN to switch change the
countdown to 60, 45, 30, 15 or 0 minutes.
If desired, push and release PROG ON/OFF to switch the
initial state of the plugged in light(s).
Wait ten seconds or push and release TIME SETto start the
countdown.
While counting down the countdown
timer clock symbol flashes, and you
can push TIME SET to switch
between the countdown the current
time.
When the countdown reaches 00:00
the connected light(s) are switched
and the clock display remains 00:00 (d).
Off mode
In the Off mode the plugged in
light(s) are off. You can push PROG
ON/OFF to switch to ON mode and
turn the plugged in light(s) on.
Auto mode
In auto mode the programmed on and
off times automatically switch the
plugged in light(s) on and off. See
how to program the timer, below for
how to enter or change the automatic
program times.
You can push PROG ON/OFF while in Auto mode to manually
MODE
HOUR MIN PROG
ON/OFF
MODE
RESET
TIME SET
PROG
DS
override the program and turn the plugged in light(s) on or off. The
programmed switching times remain. The timer stays in auto
mode.
On mode
In the On mode the plugged in light(s)
are on. Push PROG ON/OFF to turn the
plugged in light(s) off and switch the
mode to Off.
Rand mode
In Random mode the DT11 randomly
switches the connected light(s) on and
off. Arandom on period is from 5 to 60
minutes. The number of random switches
per day is from 4 to 12.
How to program the timer:
You can program the timer in Auto, On or Off modes. The
program is followed in Auto mode.
1. Push and release PROG to start
the programming. Prg 1 is displayed
and the display shows
– – : – – or the programmed time for
Prg 1. timer on (lit light bulb symbol
on).
– – : – – display means there is nothing programmed for
that Prg number and on / off time.
Note: You can push and
release ON/OFF to switch
between the Prg # on time
and the Prg # off time. The
light bulb symbol switches
on or off but the plugged in
light(s) do not.
2. Push and release HOUR to choose the hour.
3. Push and release MIN to choose the minute.
4. When correct, push PROG ON/OFF to switch between
programming on time and off time for that Prg number.
5. Push PROG to Prg 2, Prg 3, ... up to Prg 14, to program
additional on and/or off times.
6. Push TIME SET or wait 15 seconds to exit
programming.
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2 3 1, 5
4
HOUR MIN PROG
ON/OFF
MODE
RESET
TIME SET
PROG
Auto
Prg
DS
AM
6
Note: In case of a conflict (for example you have
programmed the timer to be on from 7 to 9 pm in
program 1 and also programmed the timer to be off
from 8 to 10 pm in program 3) the higher program
number is followed. In case of a conflict within a
program number Off is followed rather than On.
Battery replacement
Batteries retain the program during power outages.
Batteries should last 3 years or more if the timer is left
plugged in. If the display is dim, weak or unreadable
when the timer is unplugged from the outlet replace the
batteries. After removing the batteries from the unit, you
have a minimum of 15 seconds to insert
new batteries without losing existing
program.”
The DT11 uses two L1154 alkaline
batteries.
Purchase fresh
batteries.
Unplug the
DT11.
Remove the
battery carrier.
Replace the
batteries.
Replace the
battery carrier.
Plug the DT11 into the outlet.
Reprogram the DT11 if needed.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
If within one (1) year from date of purchase, this product fails due to a
defect in materials or workmanship, Intermatic Incorporated will repair or
replace it free of charge.
The warranty does not apply to: (a) damage caused by accident,
abuse, mishandling, dropping; (b) units which have been subject to
unauthorized repair, opened, taken apart; (c) units not used in
accordance with directions; (d) damages exceeding the cost of the
product. Some states do not allow a limitation of damages, so the
foregoing limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state
to state.
This warranty service is available by either: a) returning the product to
the dealer from whom the product was purchased or (b) mailing postage
prepaid to the authorized service station listed below. Be sure to wrap
the product securely when mailing to avoid shipping damage. This
warranty is made by Intermatic Incorporated, Spring Grove, Illinois,
60081-9698.
AUTHORIZED SERVICE STATION
INTERMATIC INCORPORATED
INTERMATIC PLAZA
SPRING GROVE, ILLINOIS 60081-9698