
ChannelPlus H17XL Series 2
User Operating Instructions
Single Channel 7 Day Timeswitch

ChannelPlus H17XL
The ChannelPlus family of electronic programmers offer a range
of advanced features coupled with simplified 'menu driven'
programming all designed to help save energy.
The ChannelPlus H17XL is a single channel timeswitch allowing
up to 3 On / Off settings per day for each day of the week.For day
to day operation the H17XL has a manual 1 or 2 hour boost button
as well as an advance button to bring forward the next
programmed operation. The back lit display, automatic clock and
menu driven programming are all features designed to make the
operation of the ChannelPlus H17XL as simple as possible to
use.
The ChannelPlus H17XL Timeswitch
The simple instructions contained in this user guide are designed
to help with the programming and operation of the unit. Most of
the following instructions require the front flap to be lowered.
Please replace the flap when normal operation is required.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW - DETAIL SHOWN WITH
THE FLAP LOWERED
1
2
HTG
9
3
4
5
6
7
10
11
1 Current time of day
2 Day of week and date
3 Channel Heading
4 Current Channel programme
5 Next On / Off time
6 Channel ON indicator
7 ADVANCE and ENTER button (Illuminated When Active)
8 BOOST and COPY button (Illuminated When Active)
9 PLUS button
10 MINUS button
11 Programme Select buttons (Coloured Blue)
12 SET button (Coloured Green)
13 Front Flap (Lowered)
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13
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Display Information
The ChannelPlus H17XL
timeswitch has a fully graphical,
back-lit display. The information
displayed will change depending
upon the settings made and which
mode you are in. During different
Channel
header
Time
10:42
Day
Date
FRI
24 JAN
Holiday
function
active
HTG
All day
On untill
22.30
programming modes and / or
setting screens the current time,
day / date, holiday indicator will
only appear when necessary, this
is to reduce confusion during the
Channel /
Zone status
programming process. This is explained further in later sections
of this guide.
Activating the Back-lit Display
The display will illuminate for approximately 1 minute whenever a
button is pressed. To illuminate the display for viewing purposes
only press the green set button under the front flap twice.
Setting and Adjusting
When setting or adjusting, the timeswitch will automatically
return to the running mode if no buttons are pressed for
approximately 1 minute. If the setting or adjusting has not been
finished, please start the procedure again.
Time of Day
The ChannelPlus H17XL incorporates a factory set clock and
calendar which means that no adjustments should be necessary
to the time of day and BST / GMT time changes take place
automatically. If adjustments are required please refer to page 11
of this booklet.
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Manual Overrides
Boost Function - 1 Or 2 Hour Temporary Override
The boost facility will allow the user to either activate a channel
which is currently ‘OFF’ for 1 or 2 hours, or to extend a current ‘on ’
period by 1 or 2 hours. To indicate the boost being activated the
‘BOOST’ button under the selected channel will stay illuminated
for the duration of the boost / extension period. The display will
also indicate the extension to the time visually on the screen.
Press BOOST
button once:
Your system
will be boosted
for 1 hour
Press BOOST
button twice:
Your system
will be boosted
for 2 hours
Press BOOST
button a third
time to cancel the
period and return
to the normal
programme
Advance Function - Brings Forward The Next On or Off
Operation
The advance facility will allow the user to either bring a timeswitch
'ON' which is currently 'OFF' or switch a timeswitch 'OFF' which is
currently 'ON'. To indicate the advance feature being activated
the 'ADVANCE' button will stay illuminated until the next
programme switching time, the user display will change to also
indicate the status of the timeswitch and the next switching time.
Press ADVANCE
button once to
move to the next
ON / OFF time
To cancel the advance press
the ADVANCE button again.
This will return the unit to its
normal programme
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