Quick Start Guide
Digital Astronomical Timer
Model - DAT
FUNCTION
INSTALLATION
SimpleWorx products are
designed to provide
simple remote control
for lighting and other
electrical loads without
running any new wiring.
They connect or “link” to
one another by
communicating over the
existing electrical power wires.
One transmitter can be linked to as many receivers
as necessary. Each receiver has the ability to link to
eight transmitters.
The SimpleWorx Digital Astronomical Timer (DAT)
features four timers, each which can be set for:
- a specific time of day
- dusk, with an offset (before or after dusk)
- dawn, with an offset (before or after dawn)
Dusk/dawn calculations are made each day for your
location.
- Enter your latitude and longitude
(itouchmap.com/latlong.html) in the setup
procedure.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical products, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
1. Do not use this product for other than its intended purpose.
2. Keep away from water. If the product comes in contact
with water or other liquid, turn off the circuit breaker and
remove the product immediately.
3. Never use products that have been dropped or damaged.
4. Do not use this product outdoors.
5. Do not cover this product with any material.
The setup procedure is simple and very straight forward.
Setup Steps:
- Set the current time and date
- Enter your time zone (Eastern, Central, etc)
- Select (if applicable) daylight saving time
- Enter your location (Latitude and Longitude)
- Create timer events
- Link to the SimpleWorx Receivers you want to
control.
About the timers...Think of each timer as an event. For
example,
Let’s say each night you want your landscape lights to
turn “ON” 15 minutes before dusk. This is one timer or
event. Additionally, you want the lights to turn “OFF” at
midnight. This is the second timer event, and so on. Most
applications have a simple on and off time, but you can
add a second set of on/off times if necessary.
BASIC OPERATION
The DAT has a display and three buttons “OFF / -”, “ON /
+”, “SET” and a Link button.
For manual operation, pressing the “OFF / -”
button will turn the Linked Modules OFF.
Pressing the “ON / +” button will turn the
Linked Modules ON.
The “SET” button is used to enter programming and
setting the values.
To program your DAT, press and hold the “SET”
button for 3 seconds.
The Link Button (located on the side of the unit) is used
to Link the DAT to SimpleWorx Receivers.
To enter Link Mode, press and hold the “Link”
button for 6 sec. The LED will Blink RED
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Quick Start Guide
Digital Astronomical Timer
Model - DAT
SETUP/PROGRAMMING
NOTE: Programming will be easier if the Digital
Astronomical Timer (DAT) is plugged into an extension cord
so it can be held for easier viewing. The DAT has a battery
backup, so settings will not be lost when disconnected from
the power.
To enter “Programming Mode”, press the SET button
for up to 3 seconds until you see “Set Hour”:
SET HOUR:
16
SET MINUTE:
44
SET DAY:
MONDAY
SET MONTH:
05
SET DATE:
01
SET YEAR:
12
SET TIME ZONE:
PACIFIC
OBSERVE DST?
YES
Next set the latitude and longitude of your location.
You can find your exact coordinates on this website
itouchmap.com/latlong/html
There is a major city lookup sheet in the back of this
manual. Find the location that is closest to you and
enter the coordinates.
Example: If you are a contractor in Northridge, CA
the coordinates of 118 and 34 will work quite well
anywhere within a 150 mile radius of Los Angeles.
SET LONGITUDE:
118
SET LATITUDE:
34
Use – and + buttons to select the HOUR
(Hours are 24 hr. Military, not AM/PM)
Press SET when finished.
Use – and + buttons to select the MINUTE.
Press SET when finished
Use – and + buttons to e current DAY. select th
Press SET when finished
Use - and + buttons to select the current MONTH.
Press SET when finished
Use – and + buttons to select the current DATE.
Press SET when finished
Use – and + buttons to select the current YEAR.
Press SET when finished
Use the – and + buttons to select the TIME ZONE.
Press SET when finished.
Use the – and + buttons to select the YES or NO to
indicate if your area observes DAYLIGHT SAVING
TIME.
Use the – and + buttons to set the Longitude.
Press SET when finished.
Use the – and + buttons to set the Latitude.
Press SET when finished.
When ON is by real Time
TURN ON AT:
TIME
SET ON HOUR:
18
Use the – and + buttons to set the ON time as a real TIME.
Press SET when finished.
Use the – and + buttons to set ON Hour.
Press SET when finished.
SET ON MINUTE:
00
Use the – and + buttons to set the ON Minute.
Press SET when finished.
When ON is by Sunrise or Sunset
TURN ON AT:
SUNSET
Use the – and + buttons to set the ON time as, Sunrise, or
Sunset. Press SET when finished.
SET ON OFFSET:
+45
Use the – and + buttons to set ON OFFSET in minutes. Press
SET when finished.
*The OFFSET may be =/- 127 minutes
When OFF is by real Time
TURN OFF AT:
TIME
SET OFF HOUR:
23
Use the – and + buttons to set the OFF time as a real TIME.
Press SET when finished
Use the – and + buttons to set OFF Hour.
Press SET when finished.
SET OFF MINUTE:
30
Use the – and + buttons to set the OFF Minute.
Press SET when finished.
When OFF is by Sunrise or Sunset
TURN OFF AT:
SUNRISE
SET OFF OFFSET:
-15
Use the – and + buttons to set the ON time as Sunrise, or
Sunset.
Press SET when finished.
Use the – and + buttons to set ON Time OFFSET in minutes.
Press SET when finished.
*The OFFSET may be =/-127 minutes
If there are Additional ON/OFF Times
USE ADDITIONAL
YES
ON/OFF?
Should you require an additional set of ON/OFF times during
a 24 hour period, select YES, otherwise select NO.
Press SET when finished.
If you select YES, program the second set of times in the
same manner you did the first set.
If you select NO, you will be shown Today’s Sunrise. Press
Set. You will be shown Today’s Sunset. Press Set.
Programming is now complete and the Main screen will
display the Day, Date, Time and last command sent.
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Quick Start Guide
Digital Astronomical Timer
Model - DAT
WIRING DIAGRAM
Neutral
Line
Ground
DAT PMR-AC
LINKING
Linking a Transmitter to a Receiver
All SimpleWorx transmitters can remotely control one or more
SimpleWorx Receiver(s) by the following the steps below to
“LINK” the two together:
At the SimpleWorx Transmitter; Press and hold its
1
Link button for 6 seconds. The LED will then flash
GREEN and flash its load
At the SimpleWorx Receiver; Press and hold the
2
rocker switch or link button for 6 seconds. The LED
will flash GREEN and flash its load
connected)
The Receiver will indicate (within 30 seconds) the
3
two devices have automatically “LINKED” to one
another when the LED stops flashing and then
flashes its load once.
The Transmitter may be taken out of “LINK” mode by
4
tapping its rocker switch or link button once. The
LED will stop flashing and flashes its load
connected)
Note: The TX will automatically timeout after 5
minutes
.
(if a load is connected)
(if a load is
(if a load is
Status LED Indicator
The DAT are each equipped with a bi-color status LED that is
normally lit to red. This LED indicator will flash different colors to
indicate configuration status as outlined below:
LED Color Status
Solid RED Power applied to Module
Flashes GREEN Device is in LINK MODE
Solid GREEN Transmitting a SPC™ message
LANDSCAPE
LIGHTING
TRANSFORMER
OR
OTHER LOAD
CERTIFICATION
This product has been thoroughly tested by
Intertek Testing Services, a nationally
recognized independent third-party
laboratory. The North American ETL Listed
mark signifies that the product has been
tested to and has met the requirements of a
widely recognized consensus of US and Canadian product safety
standards, that the manufacturing site has been audited, and that
the manufacturer has agreed to a program of quarterly factory
follow-up inspections to verify continued conformance.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all
applicable instructions, to be free from original defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of
purchase. Refer to the warranty information on the PCS website
(www.pcslighting.com) for exact details.
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Quick Start Guide
Digital Astronomical Timer
Model - DAT
CITY LON LAT CITY LON LAT
Albany, NY 73 42 Fort Worth, TX 97 32
Albuquerque, NM 106 35 Fresno, CA 119 36
Amarillo, TX 101 35 Grand Junction, CO 108 39
Anchorage, AK 149 61 Grand Rapids, MI 85 42
Atlanta, GA 84 33 Havre, MT 109 48
Austin, TX 97 30 Helena, MT 112 46
Baker, OR 117 44 Honolulu, HI 157 21
Baltimore, MD 76 39 Hot Springs, AK 93 34
Bangor, ME 68 44 Houston, TX 95 29
Birmingham, AL. 86 33 Idaho Falls, ID 112 43
Bismarck, ND 100 46 Indianapolis, IN. 86 39
Boise, ID 116 43 Jacksonville, FL 81 30
Boston, MA 71 42 Juneau, AK 134 58
Buffalo, NY 78 42 Kansas City, MO 94 39
Calgary, AB 114 51 Key West, FL 81 24
Carlsbad, NM 104 32 Kingston, ON 76 44
Charleston, SC 79 32 Klamath Falls, OR 121 42
Charleston, WV 81 38 Knoxville, TN 83 35
Charlotte, NC 80 35 Las Vegas, NV 115 36
Cheyenne, WY 104 41 Lewiston, ID 117 46
Chicago, IL 87 41 Long Beach, CA 118 33
Cincinnati, OH 84 39 Los Angeles, CA 118 34
Cleveland, OH 81 41 Louisville, KY 85 38
Columbia, SC 81 34 Manchester, NH 71 43
Columbus, OH 83 40 Memphis, TN 90 35
Dallas, TX 96 32 Miami, FL 80 25
Denver, CO 105 39 Milwaukee, WI 87 43
Des Moines, IA 93 41 Minneapolis, MN. 93 44
Detroit, MI 83 42 Mobile, AL 88 30
Dubuque, IA 90 42 Montgomery, AL. 86 32
Duluth, MN 92 46 Montpelier, VT 72 44
Eastport, ME 67 44 Montreal, QB 73 45
Edmonton, AB 113 53 Moose Jaw, SK 105 50
El Centro, CA 115 32 Nashville, TN 86 36
El Paso, TX 106 31 Nelson, BC 117 49
Eugene, OR 123 44 Newark, NJ 74 40
Fargo, ND 96 46 New Haven, CT 72 41
Flagstaff, AZ 35 New Orleans, LA 90 29
New York, NY 73 40 Portland, OR 122 45
Nome, AK 165 64 Providence, RI 71 41
Oakland, CA 122 37 Quebec, QB 71 46
Oklahoma City, OK 97 35 Raleigh, NC 78 35
Omaha, NB. 95 41 Reno, NV 119 39
Ottawa, ON. 75 45 Richfield, UT 112 38
Philadelphia, PA 75 39 Richmond, VA 77 37
Phoenix, AZ 112 33 Roanoke, VA 79 37
Pierre, SD 100 44 Sacramento, CA 121 38
Pittsburgh, PA 79 40 St. John, NB 66 45
Portland, ME 70 43 St. Louis, MO 90 38
Portland, OR 122 45 Salt Lake City, UT 111 40
Providence, RI 71 41 San Antonio, TX. 98 29
Quebec, QB 71 46 San Diego, CA 117 32
Raleigh, NC 78 35 San Francisco, CA 122 37
Reno, NV 119 39 San Jose, CA 121 37
Richfield, UT 112 38 San Juan, PR 66 18
Richmond, VA 77 37 Santa Fe, NM 105 35
Lincoln, NB 96 40 Savannah, GA 81 32
London, ON 81 43 Seattle, WA 122 47
Long Beach, CA 118 33 Shreveport, LA 93 32
Los Angeles, CA 118 34 Sioux Falls, SD 96 43
Louisville, KY 85 38 Sitka, AK 135 57
Manchester, NH 71 43 Spokane, WA 117 47
Memphis, TN 90 35 Springfield, IL 89 39
Miami, FL 80 25 Springfield, MA 72 42
Milwaukee, WI 87 43 Springfield, MO 93 37
Minneapolis, MN. 93 44 Syracuse, NY 76 43
Mobile, AL 88 30 Tampa, FL 82 27
Nashville, TN 86 36 Toledo, OH 83 41
Nelson, BC 117 49 Toronto, ON 79 43
Newark, NJ 74 40 Tulsa, OK 95 36
New Haven, CT 72 41 Vancouver, BC 123 49
New Orleans, LA 90 29 Victoria, BC 123 48
Phoenix, AZ 112 33 Virginia Beach, VA 75 36
Pierre, SD 100 44 Washington, DC 77 38
Pittsburgh, PA 79 40 Wichita, KS 97 37
Portland, ME 70 43 Wilmington, NC 77 34
Winnipeg, MB 97 49
CITY LON LAT CITY LON LAT
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