Intermatic ET90000 Installation Manual

ET90000 Series
Electronic Timer

Installation and Programming Guide

WARNING

• Do not attempt to install or use your Intermatic product until you have read the safety instructions in this section. Save this
document and keep it in an easily accessible place.

• To avoid fire, shock, or death, turn off power at circuit breaker and test that power is off before wiring.

• Observe all national and local electrical and safety codes.

• Disconnect power when servicing or changing loads.

• Alterations or modifications to the device will create a hazard.

• Use copper conductors only. Use 10 AWG wire, minimum 105°C for 30 Amp loads.

• For outdoor locations, rainproof or wet location conduit hubs that comply with the requirements of UL 514B Conduit, Tubing,

and Cable Fittings for outdoor use, must be used.

Risk of Fire or Electric Shock

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Information ....................................................2

Unpacking ................................................................2

Quick Start Guide .....................................................2

Product Description .................................................3

Installation ................................................................4

Mounting ..............................................................4

Wiring ...................................................................5

Door Assembly ....................................................8

Controls ....................................................................9

Programming ..........................................................10

Advanced Options ..................................................12

System Conguration Options ...............................14

Limited Three-Year Warranty ..................................16

Français ..................................................................17

Español ...................................................................33

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT is a statement that informs about
installation, operation, maintenance, performance issues,
or general tips that are important but do not create a
hazard or safety concern.

EMISSIONS: This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

IMPORTANT: Changes or modications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

UNPACKING

Separate the timer from packaging materials and check
for any visual signs of damage. If you determine there
has been damage caused by shipping, le a claim
with the shipping company. If the device appears to
have been improperly assembled or does not operate
properly, return it for replacement or repair (see Limited
Three‑Year Warranty information at the end of this
manual).

QUICK START GUIDE

1. MOUNT UNIT

Mount the unit to a stable surface, as required (see
Mounting, page 4).

2. CONNECT TO POWER

WARNING

To avoid fire, shock, or death, turn off power at circuit breaker
and test that power is off before wiring.

Connect unit to power (see Connect to Power, page 5).

3. INSTALL WIRING

CAUTION

Some terminals in the ET90000-series electronic timer may be
energized even if the Status Screen is off. Check all terminals
and wires with an appropriate voltmeter before touching.

Wire applications to device as required (see Install
Wiring, page 6).

4. PROGRAM BASIC INFORMATION

Input the current date and time. To begin using an
application, program an event. For complete information,
see Programming, page 10.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

STATUS SCREEN

STATUS SCREEN

USB PORT

2-circuit control module

MANUAL

CIRCUIT ON/OFF KEYS

NAVIGATION KEYS

ENTER

ESC

ESCAPE KEY

The ET90000-series electronic timer from Intermatic
is a microprocessor based unit that allows you to turn
your application ON or OFF automatically for worry-free
operation. Automatically bring up and shut down lights,
turn on or turn off heating and cooling systems, activate/
deactivate alarms, or start and stop pumps. From the
compact keypad, easily program, schedule, and track
these “events” by a specic date (January 1, 2014) or by
a relative date (for example, the rst Monday of January
of any year), and by a specic time (11:00 p.m. CST)
or by astronomical time (example: sunrise). Separately
program holidays and downtimes, too.

Choose whether your event is going to be a xed ON
or OFF (single ON or OFF time for lights, for example)
or pulsed ON (ON time with specied duration, such as
ringing an alarm).

You can congure ET90000-series electronic timers to t
your needs. They are available in 1 and 2 circuit models,
or 4, 8, 12, 16 circuit models. The smaller units are
housed in either a Type 1 indoor enclosure or a Type 3R
“rainproof” outdoor enclosure. All 4, 8, 12, and 16 circuit
models are housed in the Type 3R enclosure.

4 to 16-circuit control module

ENTER

ESC

USB PORT

NAVIGATION KEYS

ESCAPE KEY

MANUAL

CIRCUIT ON/OFF KEYS

POWER RATINGS

Input: 120-277 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 16 watts

Output: 1 and 2 circuit panel, 60 amps

General Purpose and
Resistive @ 12-240 VAC:

General Purpose and
Resistive @ 12-240 VAC:

Resistive @ 28 VDC: 20 amps (N.O.), 10 amps (N.C.)
Ballast @ 120-277 VAC: 20 amps (N.O.), 3 amps (N.C.)
Tungsten @ 12-120 VAC: 5 amps (N.O.)
Motor @ 120 VAC: 1 HP (N.O.), 1/4HP (N.C.)
Motor @ 240 VAC: 2 HP (N.O.), 1/2HP (N.C.)
Pilot duty 120-240 VAC: 470 VA (N.O.), 275VA (N.C.)
Maximum number of 30A

circuits (larger unit):
Maximum short circuit

rating both units:

max. for 1 and 2 circuit unit; 50
watts max. for larger unit

max.; 4-16 circuit panel, 350 amps
max. (both @25°C). Maximum
amperage for the 4-16 circuit panel
is reduced by 4.4A/°C above 25°C.

20 amps (N.O.), 10 amps (N.C.)

30 amps (N.O.)

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5,000 amps

FEATURES

• Automatic input voltage selection (no switches or
DIP settings)

• Date and time retention via 100-hour
supercapacitor

• USB port for input

• Program up to 4000 events, 99 holidays

• Sunrise/sunset tracking without Photocontrol

• Automatically adjusts for daylight saving time

• Upgrade rmware on-site via USB and Ethernet

• Ethernet connection for PC control and connecting

multiple timers

• External device support with CAN and serial ports

ET90000 Series Electronic Timer

Notes:

• N.C = normally closed, N.O. = normally open

• All VAC ratings are for 50/60 Hz

MAXIMUM LOADING EXAMPLES

Example:
(30 amps x 11 circuits) = 30 x 11 = 330 amps

Example:
(30 amps x 5 circuits) + (20 amps x 10 circuits) =

(150) + (200) = 350 amps

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TECHNICAL DATA

• Operating temperature: -40°F to 104°F (-40°C to
40°C)

• Dimensions 1 and 2 circuit unit (Type 1 encl.):
7-7/8H x 5 W x 3 inches D (20.0 H x 12.7 W x

7.6cmD)

• Dimensions 1 and 2 circuit unit (Type 3R encl.):
9-7/8 H x 5-5/8 W x 3-5/8 inches D (25.1 H x

14.3W x 9.2 cm D)

• Dimensions 4, 8, 12, 16 circuit unit: 19-1/8 H x
12-5/8 W x 5-3/8 inches D, including mounting
bracket; (48.6 H x 32.1 W x 13.7cm D)

• Knockout placement and sizes: for 1-2 circuit, 1/2­3/4 inch combo on back, each side, and two on
bottom; for 4-16 circuit, 1/2-3/4 inch combo on each
side and six on bottom, 3/4-1 inch combo on each
side and four on bottom

• Weight: 1 and 2 circuit device, Type 1 encl.: 2.5lbs.
(1.13 kg); 1 and 2 circuit device, Type 3R encl.:

3.4lbs. (1.54 kg); 4-16 circuit unit: 18.6 lbs. (8.4 kg)

INSTALLATION

CAUTION

For outdoor locations, rainproof, or wet location, you must use
conduit hubs that comply with the requirements of UL 514B
Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Fittings. For Outdoor Installation,
Fittings shall be identified with an enclosure type designation
(Type 3, 3X, 3S, 3SX, 3R, 3RX, 4, 4X, 6 or 6P) or as rain-tight
or liquid-tight on the carton. For indoor/outdoor locations,
provide sufficient space around the enclosure for convection
cooling.

IMPORTANT: See Connecting to Power and Installing
Wiring below if you are going to bring power wires and
wires for connecting to applications through the back of
the enclosure. Connect these wires before mounting unit.

4. Drill holes.

5. Install anchors in wall, if needed.

6. Install the top screw rst and then hang the
enclosure.

7. Install the remaining screws through the enclosure
and into the wall.

8. Close enclosure door.

MOUNTING (4, 8, 12, 16 CIRCUIT ENCLOSURE)

IMPORTANT: Mounting screws and anchors not included.
Recommended screw size is #10; however, the type of
screw you select depends on the mounting surface.

1. INSTALL BRACKETS

BRACKET

MOUNTING

SCREWS (4)

MOUNTING

BRACKETS (2)

MOUNTING (1 AND 2 CIRCUIT ENCLOSURE)

IMPORTANT: Mounting screws and anchors not included.

1. Open the enclosure door.

2. Select the knockout you would like to use. Remove
the inner 1/2-inch knockout by inserting a athead
screwdriver in the slot; carefully punch the knockout
loose. Remove slug. If 3/4-inch knockout is required,
remove the outer ring with pliers after removing the
1/2-inch knockout. Smooth edge if necessary.

3. Place the enclosure in the desired mounting location
and mark mounting holes.

1. Remove the four hex head screws (5/16" slotted)
located on the top and bottom of the outside back of
the enclosure.

2. Using the screws that you just removed, install the
brackets with the keyhole portion extending past the
edge of the enclosure and providing an offset from
the back of the enclosure.

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ET90000 Series Electronic Timer

2. MOUNT ENCLOSURE

1. Place the enclosure in the desired location and mark
the location of at least two of the keyhole openings
in the mounting bracket.

2. Drill holes.

3. Install anchors in wall, if needed.

4. Install screws at the keyhole locations.

5. Hang the enclosure on the screws.

6. Mark the location of at least two of the round holes
in the bottom bracket.

7. Remove the enclosure from the top screws and drill
holes for the bottom screws.

8. Install anchors in wall, if needed.

9. Select knockouts you would like to use. Remove the
inner 1/2 or 3/4-inch knockout by inserting a athead
screwdriver in the slot and carefully punch the
knockout loose. Remove slug. If a larger knockout
is required, remove the outer ring with pliers after
removing the inner knockout. Smooth edge if
necessary.

10. Place the enclosure on the wall using the keyholes
in the top mounting bracket.

11. Install the remaining screws through the bottom
bracket and tighten.

12. Tighten the screws through the top mounting bracket.

13. Close enclosure door before operating.

CONNECT TO POWER

ET90215 2-CIRCUIT TERMINALS

T

TIMER

INAC

COM1 COM2

1. Secure conduit connectors to conduit before
connecting the hubs to the enclosure. After inserting
connectors into enclosure, carefully tighten hub lock
nut. Do not over-torque.

2. Insert the black power wire into the power board
(marked “L1” or “AC”) and secure with a athead
screwdriver.

3. Insert the white neutral wire into the power board
(marked “L2/N” or “IN”) and secure with a athead
screwdriver.

IMPORTANT: Color of wires may vary.

4. 1 and 2 circuit system: Attach the green ground
wire to the green hex head screw at the bottom of
the enclosure and secure with a athead screwdriver.

4, 8, 12, 16 circuit system: Connect the input
power wires to the terminals at the top left corner
of the device. Connect the ground wire to the green
hex head screw at the lower left of the device (see
Figure1).

5. Close enclosure door.

NO-2NC-2NO-1NC-1

WARNING

To avoid fire, shock, or death, turn off power at circuit breaker
and test that power is off before wiring.

WARNING

Make sure there is no wire insulation under the clamping plate
and firmly tighten the terminal screws.

A 120 to 277 VAC power source supplies electricity to the
ET90000-series electronic timer, normally run through
conduit. To connect the power wires to the unit, follow
this procedure:

CAUTION

Wire in accordance with national and local electrical and
safety codes.

ELECTRICAL

POWER

TERMINALS

SCREEN

USB PORT

WIRING

TERMINALS

GROUNDING

CONNECTION

ENTER

ESC

CENTER KNOCKOUTS RESERVED FOR

LOW VOLTAGE WIRING

Model_TEMP

Figure 1: ET90000-Series Unit

(4, 8, 12, 16 circuit model)

DOOR

SCREW

KEYPAD

ON/OFF

SWITCHES

WIRING

TERMINALS

ET90000 Series Electronic Timer

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INSTALL WIRING

WARNING

To avoid fire, shock, or death, turn off power at circuit breaker
and test that power is off before wiring.

Observe these regulations before connecting any
applications to the device.

• The circuit conductors shall have an ampacity
not less than the maximum total load to be
controlled.

• Over current protection shall have an interrupting
rating sufficient for the application control circuit
voltage and the total load current of the equipment
being controlled.

• A fuse or circuit breaker shall be connected in
series with each ungrounded conductor (and shall
be able to open each conductor simultaneously).

• Maximum current rating for each circuit is 30 amps
Resistive and General Purpose. Refer to the Power
Ratings section on page 3 for other ratings.

Wire components and applications to the terminal boards
as needed. Terminal boards are located underneath
the faceplate on the small unit, and on the right and left
sides of the large unit. Insert wires into slots; secure with
athead screwdriver.

WIRING INFORMATION – COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY

SUPPLY

WIRE SIZE

105°C MIN

INSULATION

AWG AMP HP HP

14 15 1/2 1
12 20 1 2
10 30 – –

CIRCUIT

BREAKER

RATING

MAX MOTOR LOAD

(CONTINUOUS DUTY)

120V 240V

ADDING RELAY BOARDS (4, 8, 12 CIRCUIT
SYSTEMS)

WARNING

To avoid fire, shock, or death, turn off power at circuit breaker
and test that power is off before wiring.

CAUTION

Some terminals in the ET90000-series electronic timer may be
energized even if the Status Screen is off. Check all terminals
and wires with an appropriate voltmeter before touching.

You can add additional four-circuit relay boards to the 4,
8 and 12 circuit model to a maximum of 16 circuits per
system.

IMPORTANT: Do not exceed 350 amps maximum panel
load.

1. Open outer door and remove and retain the two
screws that secure the interior deadfront to the
chassis.

2. Remove and retain the screw that secures the
controller door assembly.

3. Select the position to install the new relay board.

4. Remove and retain the outer two screws that secure
the ller panel.

5. Remove the ller panel by bending at the serration
until it breaks.

ET90000 SERIES 4-CIRCUIT RELAY BOARD

NC NO COM

Terminal block wire gauge range 20 to 6 AWG

CIRCUITS

1-4, 5-8, 9-12

OR 13-16,

DEPENDING

ON SLOT

USED

NC NO COM

NC NO COM NC NO COM

INDEXED PLUG FOR

CONNECTION TO

INTERFACE BOARD

6. Open the door assembly and remove and retain the
two screws just opposite of the ller panel screws.

7. Insert the new relay board assembly into the
opening, cable rst. The board should sit on top of
the brackets with its mounting holes positioned over
the holes of the previously-removed screws.

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ET90000 Series Electronic Timer

8. Make sure there are no wires under the board. Use
the (4) original screws to secure the relay board to
the mounting bracket.

9. Connect the cable from relay board to the Interface
board. Use the next available open connector (to
maintain sequential numbering). Push the connector
into the mating connector until the connector latches.

10. Close the door assembly and secure with its screw.

11. Connect/wire the circuit(s) that the ET90000-series
timer will control to the relay board terminal blocks.

12. Check the wiring to ensure that there are no mis­wired circuits.

13. Reinstall the interior deadfront and secure with its
screws.

14. Remove the plastic cover over the keypads.

15. Apply power to the unit and program the new
channels. The ET90000 system recognizes the
new relay board, displays the circuits on the Status
Screen, and activates the correct ON/OFF keys.

16. Close enclosure door.

REMOTE SWITCH INSTALLATION

LOW-VOLTAGE WIRING FOR ETHERNET,
REMOTE SWITCH AND CAN BUS

CAUTION

Keep low-voltage wiring separate from high-voltage wiring,
including deadfront material between wiring areas. Use
separate conduit for low-voltage wiring with no line voltage
circuits included.

CAN BUS

CONNECTORS

ETHERNET

CONNECTION

REMOTE INPUT

CONNECTORS

4, 8, 12, AND 16 CIRCUIT MODELS

(DEADFRONT REMOVED)

WARNING

To avoid fire, shock, or death, turn off power at circuit breaker
and test that power is off before wiring.

The ET90000 system is equipped with remote switching
capability. There are 2 overrides for the 1 and 2 circuit
models and 8 overrides for the 4, 8, 12, and 16 circuit
models. The ET90000 system supplies ve-volt limited
current through terminal connections located on the
system interface board. The maximum length of a remote
switch circuit is 1000 feet using 20 AWG twisted pair wire.
The factory recommends 16 AWG through 26 AWG wire
sizes and low voltage SPST (single-pole, single-throw)
switches. Route the cable through one of the knockouts
at the bottom center of the enclosure (see illustration
below and Figure 2).

ET90000 SERIES

EXAMPLE REMOTE INPUT

5VDC

INPUT

100 OHM

100 K

10K

GND

5V

REMOTE (1 - 8)

GROUND

MANUAL

SWITCH

ENTER

ESC

CAN BUS AND REMOTE

1 AND 2 CIRCUIT MODELS

INPUT CONNECTORS

Figure 2: Low Voltage Wiring

Ethernet

1 and 2 circuit system: For the optional Ethernet
connection, attach the Ethernet module to the plastic
deadfront at the bottom of the enclosure; connect the
ribbon cable to the wiring port on the left side.

4, 8, 12, 16 circuit system: Locate the Ethernet module
underneath the deadfront and hinged door in the low­voltage wiring area. The device uses standard Ethernet
connector cable. Ethernet cable range is 100 meters
between active devices.

Route the cable through one of the knockouts at the
bottom center of the enclosure. Push the connector onto
the module until the latch sets. See Figure 2.

Note:

• Power LED: illuminates while power is ON

• LED1 on RJ-45 model: Ethernet speed – 10 (OFF)

or 100 (ON)

• LED2 on RJ-45 model: link and data activity

ET90000 Series Electronic Timer

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Remote Switch Installation

The serial port consists of multiple 2-wire inputs on
the terminal block. There are two 2-wire inputs on the
1 and 2 circuit models and eight 2-wire inputs on the
larger models. You can use a standard SPST wall switch
to make this connection. Install wiring for serial port
applications by inserting wiring into the available slot,
then securing with a athead screwdriver.

DOOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION – 4 TO 16 CIRCUIT MODELS

CAUTION

Power to the ET90000 System must be OFF before adding or
removing any system components. Failure to remove power
could result in personal injury, damage to the equipment, and
voiding of the product warranty.

CAN Bus

CAN (controller area network) devices provide advanced
remote switch capabilities over a longer range.

1 and 2 circuit system: Connect devices through a four­wire interface on the terminal block above the deadfront.

4, 8, 12, 16 circuit system: Connect devices on the rear
of the interface PCB. Devices can be wired daisy-chain or
star. When the line is required to be “terminated,” connect
the TRM terminal to the C_H terminal with an external
jumper. Route the cable through one of the knockouts at
the bottom center of the enclosure.

CAN Bus Terminal Block
1 +5V
2 C_H
3 C_L
4 TRM (120 ohm termination)
5 GND

• Maximum bus length: 1,000 Meters (3280 Feet)

• Maximum number of remote devices: 16

• Wire type: 1 pair twisted with shield – UL Type CL2

• Wire gauge range: 16 to 26 AWG

Removal

1. Open outer door; remove and retain the two screws
that secure the interior deadfront to the chassis.

2. Remove and retain the screw that secures the
controller door assembly and open the door.

3. Disconnect the following cables from the controller
and interface boards and label each connector/wire
with its location.

• Cable between controller and interface

• Ethernet cable

• Channel 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16

• CAN bus connections

• Remote switch connections

Note: Some connectors have a latching feature; press to
remove.

4. Close the door; remove and retain the top hinge
screw located at the top of the assembly.

5. Lift up the assembly until it clears the hinge support,
then lift the assembly towards the top of the
enclosure until it is free of the bottom hinge support.

ET9XX15

CONTROLLER

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C_HC_L TRM

GND

1 PAIR TWISTED WITH SHIELD
UL TYPE CL2

CAN BUS

DEVICE #1

C_HC_L TRM GND C_HC_L TRM GNDC_HC_L TRM GND

MAX LENGTH = 1000 METERS

(3280 FEET)

CAN BUS

DEVICE #2

SHIELDSHIELDSHIELD

Figure 3: Example showing daisy-chain connections’

end units with termination

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Installation

01

E

01

E

1

ON/OFF2ON/OFF3ON/OFF4ON/OFF

5

ON/OFF6ON/OFF7ON/OFF8ON/OFF

9

ON/OFF10ON/OFF11ON/OFF12ON/OFF

13

ON/OFF14ON/OFF15ON/OFF16ON/OFF

1. Locate the bottom hinge pin; guide the bottom hinge
hole on the door assembly onto the pin.

2. Align the door assembly with the top hinge support
and secure with a screw.

3. Open the door assembly and connect the following
cables to the controller and interface boards:

IMPORTANT: The connectors are polarized and only t
in one direction. DO NOT FORCE them into a connector
location.

• Cable between controller and interface

• Ethernet cable

• Channel 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16

• CAN bus connections

• Remote switch connections

4. Close the door assembly and secure with its screw.

5. Reinstall the interior deadfront and secure with its
screws.

6. Congure the plastic covers over the keypads as
needed.

7. Apply power to the unit and reprogram.

USB PORT

The ET90000 is equipped with a hi-speed USB 2.0 port
for transferring updates and programs. Port functions are:

• transferring schedule programs

• updating the rmware

MANUAL ON/OFF KEYS

The ET90000 unit has a manual ON/OFF key for each
circuit in the system. Each key manually overrides the
associated circuit, turning the circuit OFF if it is ON and
ON if it is OFF. The condition of each circuit displays on
the default STATUS SCREEN.
number 1 is OFF and the circuit is ENABLED;
indicates circuit number 1 is ON and the circuit is
ENABLED. If the E is blocked out on the screen, the
circuit is DISABLED. Manual overrides can be used but
the schedule is not followed. ET90000 systems with 4, 8
or 12 circuits are shipped with all sixteen manual ON/
OFF keys installed. The keys for unused circuits are
inactive until you install the proper relay board in the
system. Inactive keys are shipped with a plastic cover
over them, which you can easily remove when you add
an additional relay board.

indicates circuit

CONTROLS

NAVIGATION KEYS

Use the ET90000 timer’s
navigation keys to scroll
through the display screens,
make selections, and enter
variables.

• Pressing the up, down,
left, or right keys moves
the highlight on the
display.

• Pressing ENTER accepts
your selection and
advances to the next
screen.

Figure 4: Navigation

• Pressing ESC cancels
the screen selection and
returns you to the previous screen. (Pressing ESC
several times returns you to the STATUS screen.)

ENTER

ESC

Keys

Figure 5: 16-Circuit System ON/OFF Keys

ET90000 Series Electronic Timer

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PROGRAMMING

Program the ET90000-series electronic timer using the
navigation keys (see Figure 4). Some of the inputs you
program are simple choices: yes/no, enable/disable,
etc.; others involve inputting variables in alpha-numeric
characters.

INITIAL SETUP

From the STATUS screen, press ENTER. Use the
navigation keys to:

1. Choose INITIAL SETUP.

2. Input the current
date.

3. Input the correct
time (choose 12­HOUR, example:

STATUS

E

01

7/14/11 2:20 PM

2:20 PM; or 24­HOUR, example:
14 hours, 20 minutes).

4. Choose whether you would like the ET90000-series
timer to update the time automatically for daylight
saving time.

5. Select your time zone.

PROGRAMMING EVENTS

After you have set up the ET90000-series timer initially,
you can program an “event.” An event is something you
would like the device to control, such as turning ON lights
or turning OFF an alarm.

1. CHOOSE SPECIFIC OR RELATIVE DATE

To program an event, rst choose whether you would like
your event to occur on a specic or relative date. Program
a specic date by choosing the month and day; program
a relative date by choosing a date such as the 2nd week
of January, or the 10th day of each month.

Available Options:

1st-31st Mon-Sun Jan-Dec
Each Week Year
Last Weekday Month
First Weekend
Day

TIMESWITCH

E

02

3. CIRCUIT TYPE

For your event, choose whether you would like the
ET90000-series electronic timer to turn your application
ON or OFF, then choose whether the circuit will have a
xed ON or a pulse ON.
Fixed means a steady
current. Pulse means a

EVENT 1

TYPE: PULSE

steady current which is
ON for a specied time
(input hours, minutes,

HH:MM:SS
00:01:00

and seconds of pulse)
and then turns OFF.

4. NAME YOUR EVENT

You can choose to give your event a name, such
as SLIGHTS or PUMP 1. Enter the name (up to 10
characters) using the
alpha-numeric display.
The ET90000 system
chooses a name for
you if you do not name
your event, for example
Event 1.

NAME: EVENT 1

ABCDEFGHIJKLM
NOPQUSTUVWYXZ
012345678 /-:

DEL ACCEPT

5. DETERMINE CIRCUIT CONTROL

After naming your event, select which circuit(s) the event
controls. Select as few as one circuit, or as many as 16
circuits on the large capacity device. (Note: Up to 32
external circuits will be available in the future.)

6. PROGRAM HOLIDAYS

If your event runs during times where there are one or
more holidays, which may supplant normal event times
and dates, you must program this information into the
device.

Similar to programming an event, you name the holiday,
set up date and time (in this case, choose the beginning
and end of the holiday), then program events into the
holiday. Also similar to programming primary event(s),
select your circuits and what they do: turn ON with a
xed or pulse duration or turn OFF.

2. SPECIFY TIME

Choose a time when
you want your event
to occur. Or choose
astronomic time, which
is sunrise or sunset,
plus or minus a variable
number of minutes
(up to ±120), per your
requirements.

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EVENT 1
TIME TYPE: ASTRO
SUNRISE
ADJUSTMENT +33 MINS

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7. SELECT ASTRO(NOMIC) ZONES

If you have previously programmed an event or a
holiday based on astronomic time, you must select an
astronomic zone after you have programmed in all of
your variables, events, and holidays. Select from the
following regions:

• USA STATES

• MEXICO

• CANADA

• USA

TERRITORIES

Then select the
appropriate COUNTRY

LOCATION and LOCATION QUADRANT.

SELECT ASTRO ZONE

COUNTRY
UNITED STATES
COUNTRY LOCATION
ILLINOIS
LOCATION QUADRANT
CENTER

8. REVIEW YOUR EVENT

After you nish programming your events, you can
choose YES to review it. Review the program by circuit,
by event (ALL, HOLIDAY, or RELATIVE) and by specic
date. If the event requires changes, press ENTER with
the event highlighted to proceed directly to Advanced
Options. You can also edit or change your event from
ADVANCED OPTIONS on the SETUP screen.

TIPS ON PLANNING EVENTS

Depending on how complex your circuits are, you may
prefer to plan your events before programming using a
table similar to the one at the right.

EVENTS

Circuit(s)

HOLIDAYS

Circuit(s)

Event
Name

Name of
Holiday

Effective
Days

Begin
Date

Start
Time

End
Date

Type:
ON/OFF
FIXED/PULSE

Type:
ON/OFF
FIXED/PULSE

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SYSTEM CONFIG

REVIEW MODE
PROG COPY/RESTORE
PASSWORD SETUP
EDIT SYSTEM NAME
NETWORK SETUP
FIRMWARE UPDAT E
RESET TO FAC DEFAULT

EVENT CONFIG

ADD EVENT
MODIFY EVENT
DELETE EVENT

ADVANCED OPTIONS

ENTER

DATE/TIME CONFIG

DATE
TIME

DST

ASTRO

HOLIDAY CONFIG

ADD HOLIDAY
MODIFY HOLIDAY
DELETE HOLIDAY

CIRCUIT CONFIG

EDIT CKT NAME
ENABLE CKT EVENTS
MANUAL ACTIVATE MODE
EXTERNAL OVERRIDE

ZONE CONFIG

ADD ZONE
MODIFY ZONE
DELETE ZONE

The conguration screens can be
navigated using the right or left keys. The
accompanying instructions are presented
based on a right-key sequence.

ENTER

ADVANCED OPTIONS

Use Advanced Options to edit already-existing
programming, congure circuits and zones, and set up
your system.

From the STATUS screen, press ENTER and navigate to
ADVANCED OPTIONS. Press ENTER to access DATE,
TIME, DST, or ASTRO on the DATE/TIME CONFIG
screen.

DATE

Press ENTER to correct the date.

TIME

Press ENTER to change the current time (hours,
minutes, AMor PM) or the display mode for the time
(12HOUR AM/PM or 24 HOUR).

DST (DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME)

Press ENTER to
enable/disable DST, set
the DST time zone, and
set up effective dates
(start and end date of
DST).

DT.DST.EFF—DATES

START DATE (SUN):

FOURTH WK OF FEB

END DATE (SUN):
FIRST WK OF OCT

ASTRO

From ASTRO, you can
dene an Astronomic
zone (country, location
in country, and
quadrant location).
Also, if you need to
adjust the time of the
astronomic zone, you
can do so against
the “calculated time” from the ASTRO ADJUSTMENT
screen.

DT.ASTRO .ADJUSTMENT

CALCULATED TIME
SUNRISE SUNSET
5:26 AM 5:29 PM
ENTER NEW TIME
SUNRISE SUNSET

5:26 AM 5:29 PM

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CIRCUIT CONFIG(URATION)

When you press the right key from TIME, DATE, DST, or
ASTRO, you have the following options under CIRCUIT
CONFIG:

• EDIT CKT (circuit) NAME

• ENABLE CKT EVENTS

• MANUAL ACTIVATE MODE

• EXTERNAL OVERRIDE

Each relay or output is dened as a circuit. Each circuit
can be independently congured using the following
options.

1. EDIT CKT NAME

Enter or change the name of the circuit(s). First select
the circuit you wish to change, then use the keypad to
enter or change the name (up to 10 characters; default
name is CIRCUIT 1, CIRCUIT 2, etc.).

2. ENABLE CKT EVENTS

When you enable a
circuit, it adheres to
the scheduled events.
However, events do not
turn a disabled circuit
ON or OFF but you can
still control disabled
circuits manually
via pushbuttons or
overrides. Add or remove the checkmark to enable/
disable the circuit.

3. MANUAL ACTIVATE MODE

This determines how the relays are controlled. If FIXED,
a pushbutton toggles the circuit ON and OFF normally. If
PULSE, after you turn the circuit on manually, the circuit
automatically turns OFF when the pulse duration expires.
(Note: You can always control circuits manually via the
pushbuttons.) To activate:

A. Select the circuit you would like to control.
B. Choose FIXED or PULSE.
C. If PULSE, input duration.

4. EXTERNAL OVERRIDE

You can use external
remote override
switches to control
circuits. 1 and 2
circuit models have
two overrides; 4 to 16
circuit units have up to
eight overrides. Select
which circuits you will
override, which zones,
and whether the override will be xed or pulse. If pulse,
set duration.

CIRCUIT . ENABLE

ENABLE/DISABLE CKTS
NONE

1: CIRCUIT 1

2: CIRCUIT 2

DONE

CIRCUIT . OVERRIDE

OVERRIDE 1
SELECT OVERRIDE
ACTIVATE MODE

FIXED

PULSE HH: MM: SS

00: 01: 00

ZONE CONFIG(URATION)

You will use these options to establish and dene zones.
You can set up a zone and use it to control one or more
circuits, including the circuit’s associated events and
holidays. For example, you may create Zone A, which is
comprised of circuits 1, 3 and 6 that have four events and
three holidays, including each event’s and each holiday’s
variables such as the dates, times, etc., associated with
them.

If events control zones instead of circuits, you can modify
the circuits in a zone without changing any events. To
congure, press the right key from CIRCUIT CONFIG to
land on ZONE CONFIG where your options are:

• ADD ZONE

• MODIFY ZONE

• DELETE ZONE

1. ADD ZONE

To add a zone, press ENTER from ADD ZONE where
your choices are:

• ENABLE A ZONE – You establish a zone by
enabling it. Disabling a zone causes it to ignore the
programmed schedule.

• EDIT ZONE NAME – Here you can give the zone
a name (up to 10 characters; default names are
ZONE 1, ZONE 2, etc.).

• EDIT ZONE CIRCUIT LIST – Choose the circuit(s)
you wish to include in the zone by placing a
checkmark next to the circuit(s).

2. MODIFY ZONE

Select the zone you would like to modify, then choose:

• ENABLE – Choose YES or NO.

• EDIT ZONE NAME – Edit the zone’s name (up to

10 characters; default names are ZONE 1, ZONE
2, etc.).

• EDIT ZONE CIRCUIT LIST– Choose the circuit(s)
you wish to include in the zone by placing a
checkmark next to the circuit(s).

3. DELETE ZONE

Select the zone you would like to delete, then press
ENTER.

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HOLIDAY CONFIG(URATION)

Press the right key again from ZONE CONFIG to land on
HOLIDAY CONFIG where your options are:

• ADD HOLIDAY

• MODIFY HOLIDAY

• DELETE HOLIDAY

1. ADD HOLIDAY

You create a holiday when you:

• ENABLE A HOLIDAY – Establish the holiday by
choosing YES or NO.

• EDIT HOLIDAY NAME – Give the holiday a name
(up to 10 characters; default names are HOLIDAY
1, HOLIDAY 2, etc.).

• EDIT HOLIDAY DATES – Choose from FIXED or
RELATIVE holiday, where xed is exact rst and
last days of the holiday (month and day); relative for
example, is 1st day = July 4th, length = 3 days.

2. MODIFY HOLIDAY

Select the holiday you would like to enable, change/add
name, and/or edit the holiday’s dates (same as above).

3. DELETE HOLIDAY

Choose any holiday(s) you would like to delete from the
zone.

EVENT CONFIG(URATION)

Press the right key again from HOLIDAY CONFIG to land
on EVENT CONFIG where your options are:

• ADD EVENT

• MODIFY EVENT

• DELETE EVENT

1. ADD EVENT

You add an event when you:

• ENABLE EVENT – Establish an event by choosing
YES or NO.

• EDIT EVENT NAME – Give the event a name (up
to 10 characters; default names are EVENT 1,
EVENT 2, etc.).

• EDIT EVENT TYPE – Choose whether this event
turns a circuit ON or OFF.

• EDIT EVENT DATE/TIME – Input a xed date
(month and day) or a relative date (example, 1st
day of each month); input a xed time (hour and
minute) or an astro time (sunrise or sunset, up to
±120 minutes allowable adjustment).

• CKT/ZONE/HOL LISTS – Select circuit(s), zone(s)
and holiday(s) for this event by placing checkmarks.

• EDIT ACTIVATION TYPE – Select activation mode,
either FIXED or PULSE. If PULSE, enter duration
in hours, minutes, and seconds.

2. MODIFY EVENT

To modify an event, rst select the event to modify then
change or edit the event under ENABLE EVENT, EDIT
EVENT NAME, EDIT EVENT TYPE, EDIT EVENT DATE/
TIME, CKT/ZONE/HOL LISTS, and/or EDIT ACTIVATION
TYPE (see above).

3. DELETE EVENT

Choose the event you would like to delete.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

Press the right key again from EVENT CONFIG to land
on SYSTEM CONFIG. Note: From the STATUS screen,
you can also press ENTER; navigate to ADVANCED
OPTIONS, press ENTER again, then press the left key
once.

Your options are:

• REVIEW MODE

• PROG COPY/RESTORE

• PASSWORD SETUP

• EDIT SYSTEM NAME

• NETWORK SETUP

• FIRMWARE UPDATE

• RESET TO FAC DEFAULT

IMPORTANT: Use the ESC key to return to the SYSTEM
CONFIG screen after entering these options.

1. REVIEW MODE

In REVIEW MODE, you can examine the parameters for
all your events by circuit and date.

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A) PROGRAMMED SCHEDULE

From REVIEW
MODE, you land
on PROGRAMMED
SCHEDULE. After you
choose which circuit’s
schedule you would
like to review, you land
on SELECT EVENT

SYS. REVIEW-MODE

CIRCUIT 1
SELECT EVENT TYPE

ALL EVENTS

HOLIDAY EVENTS ONLY
RELATIVE EVENTS ONLY

TYPE. From this
screen, select from the following:

• ALL EVENTS

• HOLIDAY EVENTS ONLY

• RELATIVE EVENTS ONLY

Select the date of the event you would like to review and
press enter. The screen shows any event scheduled.

B) EVENT LOG

You can also view an
EVENT LOG, such as
this example. The event
log stores the most
recent 1,000+ events
and can be saved to
USB.

EVENT LOG

PARKING L1
ON

-MANUAL­OFF

-SERIAL­ON

12/31/12
5:00 PM
12/31/12
2:00 PM
12/31/12
10:00 AM

2. PROG COPY/RESTORE

Under this function, you can copy or restore a program
into the ET90000-series timer from the USB port. To copy
a program, insert a USB drive into the port and follow the
prompts. To restore a program, select which program you
would like to restore from the list on the screen; press
ENTER to delete the current schedule and replace it with
the saved USB schedule. Note: Backup your schedule to
USB in case it is unintentionally modied, reset, etc.

3. PASSWORD SETUP

On this screen, your choices are:

• ENABLE PASSWORD

• CHANGE PASSWORD

In ENABLE PASSWORD, your choices are ENABLED
and DISABLED. When you select ENABLED, it means
screens are viewable but you must enter the password
to change or add information. Choosing DISABLED
means no password is necessary to view, change or add
information.

To change the password, press CHANGE PASSWORD.
After you land on the SYS PSWORD CHANGE screen,
key in up to 10 alphanumeric characters; key in again to
conrm. Write down password!

Note: If the password is enabled, you can still reset the
device to factory defaults.

IMPORTANT: You can reset to factory defaults even if you
do not know the password; in fact, this is the only way
to start “from scratch,” and enter a new password, if the
password is permanently lost. Always copy the schedule
to USB prior to resetting the timer.

4. EDIT SYSTEM NAME

Use this for identication purposes to name your system
when networking multiple timers together. Change or
edit the system’s name using up to 10 alpha/numeric

characters, then press ACCEPT.

5. NETWORK SETUP

In NETWORK SETUP, you can:

• CONFIGURE NETWORK ADDRESS – If you
would like to connect to a network, you must
congure the network address. ENTER the IP
(internet protocol) address, the subnet mask, and
the default gateway.

• CONFIGURE REMOTE ADDRESS – To congure
a remote address, you must rst connect to an
Ethernet device (see page 7). Then you can
program up to 16 IP addresses.

• REMOTE CONNECT – Follow the prompts to
connect to another Ethernet device.

• REMOTE DISCONNECT – First connect to an
Ethernet device, then follow prompts.

• TIME SYNC – Sends the time information from
the current timer to all timers, so clocks are
synchronized. To synchronize timers, rst connect
to an Ethernet device, then follow the prompts.

6. FIRMWARE UPDATE

Firmware updates are available at
http://www.intermatic.com. To install an update from a
ash drive, insert drive into the USB port, then follow the
prompts.

7. RESET FACTORY DEFAULTS

Choose NO or YES. Be certain you want to do this!
IMPORTANT: Copy the schedule to USB prior to resetting

the timer. If you reset factory defaults, you lose all custom
programming.

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