Intermatic ET8000 SERIES User Manual

Electronic Astronomic
7-Day Time Switch
Time Switch
Input Voltage: 120/208/240/277 VAC, 50/60 Hz•
Power Consumption: 6.0 watts max.•
ContactConguration:SPST(ET8015C),DPST(ET8215C),and•
SPDT(ET8115C).Seewiringdiagramsonnextpage.
Switch Ratings—ET8015C, ET8215C (per pole)
30AInductive/Resistive:24/120/208/240/277VAC,60Hz•
20A Ballast: 120-277 VAC, 60 Hz•
20AResistive:28VDC•
5ATungsten:120/240VAC,60Hz•
1 HP: 120 VAC, 60 Hz•
2 HP: 240 VAC, 60 Hz•
Switch Ratings—ET8115C (NO/NC) Normally Open/Normally Closed Contact
20A/10AInductive/Resistive:120/208/240/277VAC,60Hz•
20A/10AResistive:28VDC•
6A/3A Ballast: 120-277 VAC, 60 Hz•
5A/3A:120/240VACTungsten•
1 HP / ¼ HP: 120 VAC, 60 Hz•
2 HP / ½ HP: 240 VAC, 60 Hz•
Set Points (Events)—EachloadoutputoftheTimeSwitchcansupportup
to14timedONand14timedOFFeventsperdayaswellasAstroON
andAstroOFFevents.
Battery-Powered Clock Operation—2yearsminimum(uses2AAA
industrialgradealkalinebatteries,supplied)
Minimum ON or OFF time—1 minute
Maximum ON or OFF time—6days,23hours,59minutes
Shipping Weight—2.5lb.(1.1kg)
Enclosures—Threeenclosureoptionsareavailable.
ET8xx5C–NEMA1indoormetalenclosure•
ET8xx5CR–NEMA3Rindoor/outdoorlockablemetalenclosure•
ET8xx5CPD82–NEMA3Rindoor/outdoorlockableimpactresis-•
tantpolycarbonateenclosurewithclearcover
Knockouts—Combination1/2-3/4inchsize,1onbackandeachside,
2onbottom
Wire Size—AWG#10through#18
Installation and User Instructions
MODEL ET8000 Series
TheIntermaticET8000SeriesElectronicAstronomic7-DayTime
Switchautomaticallyswitchesloadstoapresetweeklyschedulewith
to-the-minuteaccuracy.
Theastronomicfeatureprovidesanautomaticallyadjustedsunset•
ONandsunriseOFFtoeliminatetheneedforseparatephoto
controldevices.
Theindependent7-dayprogrammingprovidescompleteexibility•
forapplicationswhereloadswitchingdifferseachdayoftheweek.
Astronomicprogrammingcanbecombinedwithindependent•
programmingtoprovideasunsetONandtimedOFFprogram.
UsetheET8000seriesasanON/OFFtimerinapplicationsrequiring
7-dayastronomicloadcontrolsuchaslighting,airconditioningsystems,
pumps,etc.EachloadoutputoftheTimeSwitchcansupportupto14
timedONand14timedOFFeventsperdayaswellasAstroONand
AstroOFFevents.TheprogramcanbeoverriddenbypushingtheON/
OFFloadoverridebutton(s).
TheET8000SeriesTimeSwitchisdesignedtodirectlyswitchtung-
stenorballastloadsuptoitsrating,andinductiveorresistiveloads
up to 30A at 120, 208, 240, or 277 VAC.
Specifications
With Battery
Carryover
Description
WARNING: Disconnect the
power to the Time Switch
and the loads before instal-
lation.
Removethemecha-1.
nismfromthecaseby
depressingthecatchat
thetopofthecaseand
pullingout,asshown.
CAUTION: Do not
touch circuit board
components since
static discharge could damage the microprocessor.
Setvoltageselectorfordesiredinputvoltage.2.
Thetimerisshippedwithvoltagesetfor120
VAC.Tooperateat208,240or277VAC,move
theselectorswitchtothedesiredsettingas
markedonthecircuitboard.SeelocationA in
Rear Viewaboveanddetailattheright.
ThetimerisshippedwithDST(DaylightSav-3.
ingTime)enabled.TodisableDST,insertajumperatlocation
markedDST.SeelocationB in Rear Viewabove
anddetailattheright.
ET8215C ONLY4. —Decidewhetheryouwant
tocontrolmultipleloadssimultaneously(SIM),
independently(IND),orwitha2-secondpulse
(PUL)(e.g.,forusewithmechanicallyheldcon-
tactorsorbellringingapplications),andmakesurethejumperis
positionedaccordingly.SeelocationB in Rear Viewaboveand
detailattheright.(TheunitisshippedwiththeloadssetforIND.)
Installation Instructions
Slide down
to remove
battery case
Snap out catch
Tilt top forward
Front View
Rear View
B
A
Electrical shock hazard. To avoid fire, shock, or death, disconnect all •
power before installing or servicing time switch or connected loads.
Follow local electrical and safety codes, National Electric Code (NEC) •
and Occupational Safety and Health Act Codes (OSHA).
If the power disconnect point is out of sight, lock it in the OFF position •
and tag it to prevent unexpected application of power.
This time switch must be grounded.•
Do not exceed maximum current carrying capacity.•
Always replace the plastic insulator covering the terminal before •
powering ON.
WARNING–Risk of Fire or Electric Shock

Intermatic ET8000 SERIES Specifications

General

Horsepower Rating	2 HP
Display	LCD
Battery Backup	Yes
Brand	Intermatic
Material	Plastic
Type	Electronic
Programming	7-Day
Switch Type	Timer Switch
Terminal Type	Screw

Summary

Product Description and Specifications

Key Features

Automatic astronomic switching, independent 7-day programming, and load control flexibility.

Technical Specifications

Details input voltage, power consumption, contact configuration, and load ratings.

Operational Parameters

Covers set points, battery life, minimum/maximum ON/OFF times, and enclosures.

Safety and Installation Warnings

Risk of Fire or Electric Shock

Critical safety warnings regarding electrical hazards, grounding, and exceeding capacity.

Installation Precautions

Instructions to disconnect power, avoid static discharge, and set voltage/DST.

Wiring Diagrams

ET8015 Configuration

Wiring diagram for ET8015 (SPST, 120 VAC) with jumper for shared input/load voltage.

ET8215 Configurations

Wiring diagrams for ET8215 (DPST/SPST) with jumper settings for PUL, IND, and SIM.

ET8115 Configuration

Wiring diagram for ET8115 (SPDT) load switching.

Programming the Time Switch

Basic Programming Overview

Guidance on using MODE, ENTER, and +/- buttons to navigate and set parameters.

Setting Date and Time

Steps to correctly set the current date and time, including AM/PM adjustment.

Setting Astro Zone

Procedure to select geographic zone for accurate sunrise/sunset calculations.

Setting Astro Events

Configuring automatic ON at sunset and OFF at sunrise events for specific days.

Setting Fixed Timed Events

Programming specific ON/OFF times for daily or custom day combinations.

Setting Sunset ON / Fixed Time OFF

Procedure for common setup combining astronomic sunset ON with fixed time OFF.

Operating and Maintenance

Operating Modes

Explanation of AUTO and MANUAL modes and how to override programmed events.

Deleting Events

Instructions for clearing programmed events from the time switch.

Battery Maintenance

Guidance on replacing batteries and recommended replacement intervals.