
Installation & Operating Instructions
Timer Modules
MEU11 – 24 Hour Module, 
MEU17 – 7 Day Module 
(Without Housing)
EMU11 – 24 Hour Module, 
EMU17 – 7 Day Module 
(With Housing – Giving panel mounting facility)

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1. General Information
These instructions should be read carefully  
and retained for further reference and maintenance.
2. Safety
• Before installation or maintenance, ensure the  
3V DC supply to the timer module is switched off.
• It is recommended that a qualified electrician is 
consulted or used for the installation of this timer 
module and install in accordance with the current 
IEE wiring and Building Regulations.
• Check that the total load on the circuit before 
attempting to use the time module for your  
OEM application.
3. Technical Specifications
General
• Requires an external diode, resistor and relay  
to switch mains voltage.
• Manual Override – ON/OFF until next programme.
• Operating Temperature – 0°C to +55°C.
• Power Reserve – Non replaceable rechargeable 
factory fitted battery, Metal Hydride, 1000 hours.
• CE Compliant.

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MEU11 & EMU11 24 Hour Modules
• 24 Hour Time Period – 4 ON/OFF programmes.
MEU17 & MEU17 7 Day Modules
• 7 Day Time Period – 6 ON/OFF programmes,  
daily, weekly, weekend or weekday options.
4. Contents
• 1x Timer module. 
• 1x Panel mount bezel. 
• 1x Tamper proof cover. 
• 4x Surface mount stand offs (length 10mm). 
• 2x Panel mount bolts. 
• 2x Self-tapping screws (No. 4 x 5/8in) 
for panel mount bolts. 
• 2x Self-tapping screws (No. 6 x 3/8in) 
for attaching bezel to EMU11. 
5.  Installation

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Panel Mounting
•  For panel mounting (in panels up to 7.0mm 
thick with the cut-out as shown in figure 2)  
the EMU11/17 should be snapped into the bezel 
supplied and secured in place by the use of the 
2x No. 6 x 3/8 in self-tapping screws provided  
(as shown in figure 3). 
•  When selecting a position for the unit, bear in 
mind that a clearance behind the front panel 
surface of 26.0mm is required over the full  
area of the panel cut-out.
•  The unit is designed to be mounted from the 
front of the panel by the following procedure;

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5.1 Insert the 2 bolts provided in the locations as 
shown in figure 4.
5.2 Then insert the 2x No.4 x 5/8 in self-tapping 
screws into the bolts and engage thread.
5.3 Make connections to the unit by wires 
terminated in a Molex 4 way 7720 or similar 
connector from behind the panel.
5.4 Insert the EMU11/17 complete with bezel into 
the panel and tighten up the 2x No.4 selftapping screws. The ears on the bolts will rotate 
as you tighten to clamp the unit to the panel.
Surface Mounting
• The EMU11/17 without bezel can be surface 
mounted using the 4 securing holes as shown  
in figure 5.
• The unit can be stood off from the mounting 
surface by 10mm using the 4 spacers if required.
• Screws are not provided and it must be 
remembered that if used in this way the 
EMU11/17 must be installed within a housing 
or cubicle to prevent access to the mains 
terminations.

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6. Connection (All models)
Single Resistor PSU (MEU11 & MEU17 only)
Two Resistor PSU – gives Optimum  
EMC Performance (MEU11 & MEU17 only)

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All Types Connections 
Pin 1: Common. 
Pin 2: Positive battery charge plus relay current. 
Min 0.50 mA (No relay). 
Pin 3: Relay connection. 
Pin 4: Output & relay connection. NPN open 
connector. Max 10 mA, 47 V A Molex 7720 
4 way connector or similar is recommended. 
MEU11 and MEU17 – Typical Usage 
The examples in figs 6, 7 and 8 show the module 
driving a Shrack 48V relay with power derived 
from the mains. Type RP330048 or RP331048 
(Changeover contracts). In these configurations the 
relay pulls in at 47V and is held at above 24V with 
mains voltages down to 200V. 
EMU11 and EMU17 – Typical Usage 
In this case the circuit in fig 6 can be used with a 
10K, 3W resistor in place of the 15K, 2W resistor 
shown and a 1.3W zener must be connected 
between pins 1 and 2 of the module. The circuit  
in fig 7 can be used with two 5K1, 1.5W resistors in 
place of the 7K5, 1W resistors shown and a 1.3W 
zener must be connected between pins 1 and 2 

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of the module. The circuit in fig 8 can be used 
with a 330nF, X 250V AC capacitor instead of the 
220nf capacitor shown and a 1.3W zener must be 
connected between pins 1 and 2 of the module. 
In all cases the zener is 47V and its cathode is 
connected to module pin 2.
Capacitor PSU (MEU11 & MEU17 only)

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7. Programming Instructions
Easy view 24 hour 
digital clock/timer 
display
Easy view 24 hour 
digital clock/timer 
display
Day indicator
1 = Monday 
7 = Sunday
Programme 
Button used 
to select the 
clock time and 
the 4 ON/OFF 
programme 
times and to 
review them 
once set
Output Status 
showing unit either 
ON or OFF
Output Status 
showing unit either 
ON or OFF
Change 
Button 
sets Hours  
and Minute  
times and  
self cancelling 
override
Change 
Button 
sets Hours  
and Minute  
times and  
self cancelling 
override
Programme 
Button used 
to select the 
clock time 
and the 
6 ON/OFF 
programme 
times and to 
review them 
once set 
24 Hour Model
7 Day Model

7.1 Programming Overview
To enter the programming mode, press and hold the 
‘Program’ button for 2 to 3 seconds and then release 
the button. Only two setting buttons are required 
during the programming process. The ‘Change’ button 
is used to set the hours and minutes, the ‘Program’ 
button is used to move to the next stage of the 
programming process. Each time the ‘Program’ button 
is pressed the display will flash either the hours or the 
minutes in turn, starting with the clock then the first 
ON time, first OFF time, second ON time and so on. 
Note: Button pauses greater than 1 minute 
during programming will result in an 
automatic return to operating mode. 
7.2 Normal Operating Mode
In normal operation the unit will display the correct 
time with the colon flashing. The output status will 
be shown by either ON or OFF on the display.
24 Hour Version 7 Day Version

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7.3 Setting Clock & Programming 
After Reset
• To clear the memory and reset the unit press hold 
down the ‘Change’ and ‘Program’ button until the 
display goes blank.
• Release both of the buttons. After a few 
seconds the display will show the clock with  
the hour digit blinking.
• For the 7 day version there will be a dot flashing 
over number 1 which is Monday and 7 being 
Sunday. Press the ‘Change’ button to select your 
current day. Once this is complete press the 
‘Program’ button to move to setting the clock.
  You are now in the clock setting mode at 
the beginning of the programme sequence
• To set the hour for the clock press the 
‘Change’
button to advance the hour setting. For a rapid 
change of the hour setting hold down the 
‘Change’ 
button and release when the correct hour value  
is selected. 
• Press the ‘Program’ button once and the minutes 
will flash, press the ‘Change’ button to advance 
the minutes setting to the correct value required. 
Again you may hold down the ‘Change’ button for 
a rapid change of the minutes if you wish to do so. 

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7.4 Programme 1 ON time (7 Day 
Models Only EMU17 & MEU17)
  (For EMU11 & MEU11 follow from the 
next bullet point, programmes will run 
on a daily Basis) 
Press the ‘Change’ button to select the appropriate 
group you require your programme to run for; you 
can also set individual days.
• Press the ‘Change’ button to select the hour you 
require for the programme.
• Press the ‘Program’ button to confirm the hour 
and advance to the minute setting.
• Press the ‘Program’ button once, the clock is now 
set and you are ready to enter the first ON time.  
You will now find the hour digits flashing  
if you own the 24 hour models and if you  
own the 7 day models you will see  
the first five dots flashing which 
represents Monday to Friday. 

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• Press the ‘Change’ button to select the minutes 
you require for the programme.
• Press the ‘Program’ button to confirm the 
minutes for the ON time and move on to setting 
programme 2 ON. 
• Repeat the steps from section 7.4 ‘Programme 1 
ON time’ for additional programmes if required. 
Note: The 24 hour models have 4 programme 
memory slots, and the 7 day models have  
6 programme memory slots.
• If you wish to exit the program mode at anytime, 
press and hold the ‘Program’ button until you  
are back at the current time.
• IMPORTANT: Once programming has been 
completed, the unit will show an OFF status by 
default. If you require power output now, press 
the ‘CHANGE’ button once. This will override the 
unit until the next programmed OFF time.  
If you do not do this, the unit will simply turn ON 
at the next scheduled ON time (even if this is the 
following day).
7.5 Program Review
When in operating mode press the ‘Program’ button 
for 3 seconds and the clock symbol, hours and 
minute’s symbol on the display will flash, this is 

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review mode. If any changes are required to the 
current set programmes press the ‘Change’ button 
to start programming mode and then follow steps 
from ‘Programme 1 ON time’. 
7.6 Cancelling Programmes
To clear all programmes, press and hold down  
the ‘Change’ and ‘Program’ buttons until the display 
goes blank. Release both buttons and after a few 
seconds you will be prompted to set the clock. Once 
set you can re-enter your programme times.
7.7 Clearing Programmes
Any individual programme can be cancelled  
by clearing its ON and OFF time. Follow the steps 
as mentioned in section 7.5 ‘Program Review’ until 
you reach the program you wish to cancel. Press the 
‘Change’ button until the hour digits show --: and 
press the program button to clear the programme.
7.8 Self-Cancelling Override
To change the output status from ON to OFF  
or vice versa during normal operation press the 
‘Change’ button. If the output status is OFF, it will 
change to ON until the next programmed OFF time. 
If the output is ON, it will change to OFF until the 
next programmed ON time.

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1 Year Guarantee
If you experience any problems, do not immediately 
return the unit to store, please telephone our 
helpline. In the unlikely event of this product 
becoming faulty due to defective material or 
manufacture, please return it to your supplier within 
1 year along with proof of purchase and it will be 
replaced free of charge.
Note: a proof of purchase is required in all cases. 
For all eligible replacements (where agreed by 
Timeguard) the customer is responsible for all 
shipping/postage charges outside of the UK.  
All shipping costs are to be paid in advance  
before a replacement is sent.
8. Battery
The modules are supplied with factory fitted with 
a non-replaceable, re-rechargeable, Metal Hydride 
battery back-up with 1000 hours reserve. 
Note: To preserve battery life, it is not recommended 
that these modules remain disconnected from a 
charging source for a period of more than  
six months.

67-057-97 (Issue 4)
Timeguard Limited. 
Victory Park, 400 Edgware Road, 
London NW2 6ND 
Sales Office: 020 8452 1112 
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Qualified Customer Support Co-ordinators will be on-line 
to assist in resolving your query.
If you experience problems, do not immediately 
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Telephone the Timeguard Customer Helpline;
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Zerofour – December 2016