Vista DTC-200 Installation And User Instructions Manual
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DAYSAV MAN AUTO RAND CLOCK
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OK MODE PROG ON/OFF
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DTC-200
ACCESSORIES
Installation and User Instructions
Ratings
Input: 102-132 VAC 60 Hz, 2.5W max.
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Output: 15 Amp output, 1800W resistive and inductive,
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500W tungsten, 1/3 HP
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard. Risk of injury or death. Always plug three-prong plug
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into a properly grounded outlet. Never attempt to defeat this safety feature.
Risk of re. Do not use timer to control devices that could have dangerous
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consequences due to inaccurate timing, such as sun lamps, sauna, heaters,
crock pots, etc.
NOTICE
Follow local electrical codes during use.
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Dispose of used batteries promptly per local regulations.
1 – Activate the Batteries
The timer comes with two LR44 batteries installed.
Remove the pull tab to connect
1.
the installed batteries.
The display will initialize itself,
2.
then ash “12:00 AM” in the
CLOCK mode (Fig. 1).
NOTE: If display doesn’t light,
the batteries are dead. Replace the
batteries before using the digital
timer.
2 – Get Familiar with the Timer’s Features
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Digital Timer
Day Of Week (DOW) Display — events can be programmed for
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just one day of the week, all the days of the week, just weekdays
or just weekends
Event Display — the timer can be programmed for up to 28 total
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ON/OFF events per week
Mode Display — the timer can display several modes during
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setup and programming and three modes during operation:
MANual, AUTO and RANDom. MANual allows for manual operation
of the plugged-in devices, AUTO uses the timer’s exact settings
and RANDom uses the timer’s settings varied by random 5-minute
increments of ±30 minutes.
Output Status Indicator — this is the ON/OFF indicator. When the
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green li
ght is on it means that the lamp or appliance should be
on. If it is not on, the bulb may be burned out or the device may
be turned o at the lamp or appliance.
NOTE: You may set up and program the timer before you plug it
in. Be aware that while it is unplugged, the display will turn o to
conserve battery power if there is no pushbutton activity for a few
minutes. If this happens, simply push any button to turn the display
back on.
3 – Clear Any Existing Programming
It’s unlikely that your new digital timer has any existing
programming, but to make sure, use this procedure before setting
the time .
Locate the Reset button. It is the small, round hole adjacent to the
1.
keypad. You will need a pen or paper clip to press this button.
Press and hold the ON/OFF button.
2.
Press the Reset button for 3 seconds and release. The display will
3.
light up and then go blank.
Release the ON/OFF button.
4.
NOTE: Pressing the Reset button without holding down the ON/
OFF button will clear the time, but will not clear the non-volatile
(programming) memory.
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1.
Battery Holder (back of unit) — two LR44 batteries keep time up
to three months without power
2.
Low Battery Indicator — programmed data is stored in nonvolatile memory, so it won’t be lost when batteries are removed
NOTE: Replace the batteries as soon as possible after the low
battery indicator appears.
3.
Time Of Day (TOD) Display — the timer will automatically adjust
for Daylight Saving Time (DST) and changing dawn and dusk
times for your location (Astronomic feature)
4.
Pushbuttons
5.
Two Timed, Grounded Outlets
6.
Selector Knob
7.
Reset Button
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4 – Set the Time, Date and Location
NOTE: The following procedure must be completed entirely,
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Fig.
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including adjustments, in order for the Astronomic and automatic
Daylight Saving Time features to function properly.
Setting Time
1.
Ensure that the timer is in the CLOCK mode (Fig. 1). If it is not, press
the MODE button a few times (through MANual, AUTO and RANDom)
until CLOCK shows in the mode display area, then press OK.
2.
Turn the selector knob until the correct hour shows in the rst
two digits of the Time Of Day (TOD) display, along with the
correct AM and PM display. Note that the AM and PM displays will
alternate as the time passes through 12.
3.
Press the OK button to s
et the hour. The last two digits of the TOD
display (minute display) will begin to ash.
4.
Turn the selector knob until the
correct time in minutes shows.
5.
Press the OK button to set the
minutes. MONTH, DATE and YEAR
will show in the mode display area,
with the digits under YEAR ashing
(Fig. 3).
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Setting Date
Turn the selector knob until the current year is displayed and
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press the OK button. The digits under MONTH will begin to ash.
Turn the selector knob until the current month is displayed and
7.
press the OK button. The digits under DATE will begin to ash.
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OK MODE PROG ON/OFF
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MONTH
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MO TU WE TH FR SA SU AM PM
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OK MODE PROG ON/OFF
ON
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MONTH
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MO TU WE TH FR SA SU AM PM
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OK MODE PROG ON/OFF
ON
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MONTH
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MO TU WE TH FR SA SU AM PM
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OK MODE PROG ON/OFF
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MONTH
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MO TU WE TH FR SA SU AM PM
OFF LOC DUSK DAWN
OK MODE PROG ON/OFF
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MO TU WE TH FR SA SU AM PM
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MONTH
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MO TU WE TH FR SA SU AM PM
OFF LOC DUSK DAWN
OK MODE PROG ON/OFF
ON
DAYSAV MAN AUTO RAND CLOCK
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MONTH
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EVENT
MO TU WE TH FR SA SU AM PM
OFF LOC DUSK DAWN
OK MODE PROG ON/OFF
ON
DAYSAV MAN AUTO RAND CLOCK
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MONTH
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MO TU WE TH FR SA SU AM PM
OFF LOC DUSK DAWN
OK MODE PROG ON/OFF
ON
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MONTH
SKIP
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MO TU WE TH FR SA SU AM PM
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OK MODE PROG ON/OFF
4 – Set the Time, Date and Location (Continued)
ON
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MONTH
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MO TU WE TH FR SA SU AM PM
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ON
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MO TU WE TH FR SA SU AM PM
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MO TU WE TH FR SA SU AM PM
OFF LOC DUSK DAWN
OK MODE PROG ON/OFF
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DAYSAV MAN AUTO RAND CLOCK
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MONTH
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MO TU WE TH FR SA SU AM PM
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OK MODE PROG ON/OFF
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DAYSAV MAN AUTO RAND CLOCK
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MONTH
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EVENT
MO TU WE TH FR SA SU AM PM
OFF LOC DUSK DAWN
OK MODE PROG ON/OFF
ON
DAYSAV MAN AUTO RAND CLOCK
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MONTH
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EVENT
MO TU WE TH FR SA SU AM PM
OFF LOC DUSK DAWN
OK MODE PROG ON/OFF
ON
DAYSAV MAN AUTO RAND CLOCK
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MONTH
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EVENT
MO TU WE TH FR SA SU AM PM
OFF LOC DUSK DAWN
OK MODE PROG ON/OFF
8.
Turn the selector knob until the current date is displayed and
press the OK button. The timer will automatically determine and
display the day of the week.
NOTE: “00” indicates 2000.
Adjusting Daylight Saving Time
DAYSAV and AUTO will show in the mode
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display area (Fig. 4). The timer will
automatically adjust the clock for
Daylight Saving Time (DST) when set to
AUTO here. If you do not want the timer
to do this, turn the selector knob until
MANual shows.
After choosing AUTO or MANual, press the
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OK button. The timer’s starting date for
DST will show in the display in the form
of MONTH and week (Fig. 5).
The start and end dates for DST can
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change. The next four steps allow you to
change them for your location. If the timer’s settings for DST are
already correct, press the OK button right away, otherwise:
First, turn the selector knob to choose the correct month
a.
(01 through 12) for your DST starting date and press the OK
button.
Turn the selector knob again to change the week (01 = first,
b.
02 = second, 03 = third, 04 = fourth, 0L = Last) for your DST
starting date and press the OK button.
Then, turn the selector knob to choose the correct month for
c.
your DST ending date and press the OK button.
Turn the selector knob again to change the week for your DST
d.
ending date and press the OK button.
Setting Location
The timer will now display LOC, the
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default state and country (Alabama,
United States) (Fig. 6). The location
must be set in order for the Astronomic
feature to function.
First, turn the selector knob to choose
a.
your state and press the OK button.
Turn the selector knob again to change from the country to the
b.
section, if necessary. Your state may have from one to nine
sections to choose from (NE, NW, CTR, etc.).
Press the OK button to accept the location.
c.
The timer will now display LOC, “TZ”
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and the selected time zone for your
location (Fig. 7). If the timer’s selection
is correct, press the OK button right
away, otherwise turn the selector
knob until the correct time zone shows
in the display and then press the OK
button.
Adjusting Dawn and Dusk
The timer will now display DAWN and
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the calculated sunrise time for your
location (Fig. 8).
Ac
cept the calculated sunrise time or
turn the selector knob until the correct
time shows in the display, and then
press the OK button.
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The timer will now display DUSK and the
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calculated sunset time for your location
(Fig. 9).
Accept the calculated sunset time or
turn the selector knob until the correct
time shows in the display, and then
press the OK button.
The timer will now jump to MANual mode.
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5 – Set Initial Pair of ON and OFF Events
You may program the digital timer for up to 28 events. A time setting
to turn on (at a specific time, DAWN or DUSK) is considered an ON
event. A time setting to turn off (at a specific time, DAWN or DUSK) is
considered an OFF event.
NOTE: You must view an event screen before programming.
Viewing an Event
1.
Ensure that the timer is in a normal operating mode by pressing
the MODE button, if necessary, until MANual, AUTO or RANDom
appears in the mode display area.
2.
Press the PROG button to view the
first event screen (Fig. 10). If all
programming has been cleared, the
timer will display SKIP above the event
display (“01”), indicating that the first
event is not programmed, and
“--:--” will replace the time display.
NOTE: From any event viewing screen (with no displays flashing),
you may:
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Press OK to return to the normal operating mode without
making any change.
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Turn the selector knob to view the next event screen.
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Press PROG to set or change the event you are viewing. Event
number will flash.
Programming an ON Event
3.
Press PROG again. The SKIP display
(or ON or OFF, if the timer has been
programmed) will begin flashing
(Fig. 11).
4.
Turn the selector knob until the screen
displays the event setting you desire:
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ON only — for turning on at a preset time
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ON and DUSK — for turning on at sunset
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ON and DAWN — for turning on at sunrise
NOTE: The settings with SKIP or OFF are used for disabling an
event or programming an OFF event.
5.
Press PROG to accept the event setting.
The Days Of Week (DOW) display will
begin to flash (Fig. 12).
6.
Turn the selector knob until the screen
displays the DOW setting you desire:
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MO TU WE TH FR SA SU — for an event
that occurs every day
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MO TU WE TH FR — for a weekday event
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SA SU — for a weekend event
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MO (or TU, or WE, etc.) — for a single day event
7.
Press PROG to accept the DOW setting. If you have chosen DAWN
or DUSK, skip to step 10. If you have chosen a preset time, the first
two digits of the Time Of Day (TOD) will begin to flash.
8.
Turn the selector knob until the desired hour is reached and press
PROG. The last two digits of the Time Of Day (TOD) will begin to
flash.
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