Intermatic ET8415 - Programming and Configuration; Programming Overview & Initial Setup; Setting Date, Time, and DST

The time switch operational modes enable users to control multiple loads simultaneously (SIM), independently (IND), or with a
2-second pulse (PUL). In PUL mode an ON event or manual override causes the rst circuit to turn ON for two seconds, then OFF. An
OFF event or manual override causes the second circuit to turn ON for two seconds, then OFF. Loads 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 can be set to
different operational modes.
NOTE: The operational modes can only be accessed at initial startup of the unit or after the unit memory is cleared.
Follow this procedure to set the operational mode(s).
1. Activate power to the time switch. The screen displays ENTER/NEXT.
2. Press + or - to scroll to the desired operational mode for loads 1 and 2.
3. Press ENTER/NEXT to scroll to the operational mode for loads 3 and 4.
NOTE: Operational Mode is set according to load pair. Set the operational mode for loads 1 and 2 first, then loads 3 and 4.
4. Press ENTER/NEXT to save the setting.
Setting The Operational Mode
Press MODE to scroll through the menus and program the current date, time, Astro zone, Astro events, and xed events.
Press + or - to congure the rst part of a setting, such as MONTH. Press the ENTER/NEXT button to move to the next part of the
setting, such as YEAR, and then press MODE to exit and move to the next menu. Press MODE to skip a menu, correct an entry, and
scroll back to an error, and adjust.
NOTE: If the time switch is left inactive for five minutes in a programming mode, it will return to the time of day screen. If no
events are programmed, the time switch will return to manual mode.
Initial Setup
The following sections provide instructions for the initial setup of the time switch.
Setting Date and Time
Follow this procedure below to set the date and time in the time switch.
NOTE: If necessary, hold + or - to scroll through the digits rapidly.
1. Press MODE to scroll through the menus until SET and DATE appear at the top of the display. The month ashes.
2. Press + or - to select the current month and then press ENTER/NEXT. The day of the month ashes.
3. Press + or - to select the current day of the month, and then press ENTER/NEXT. The year ashes.
4. Press + or - to enter the current year, and press ENTER/NEXT.
5. Press MODE to advance to the set clock screen. A ashing 12:00 appears.
6. Press + or - to enter the current time and press MODE to save and exit.
Programming Overview
Enable/Disable Daylight Saving Time and Setting Daylight Saving Time Rule
Congure the time switch to automatically adjust for Daylight Saving Time (DST). If DST does not apply to your region, disable the option
as directed in this procedure. Follow this procedure to enable/disable the Daylight Saving Time, and if applicable, set the DST rule.
1. Press MODE to scroll through the menus until SET and DST appear.
2. Press + or - to display ON (enable DST) or OFF (disable DST) and then press ENTER/NEXT to save.
3. Take one of these actions.
If DST is... Then...
Enabled, Go to step 4.
Disabled, Press to MODE exit. The procedure is complete.
4. Press + or - to scroll to the desired time zone rule.
NOTE: The time zone rules are US2007 (US time zone rules), MX1986 (Mexico time zone rules), and CUSTOM (user-defined time
zone start/end dates).
NOTE: To view the start and end dates for a time zone rule, press ENTER/NEXT to scroll through the dates.