Superior Life 50148 - User Manual

50148 • 7 DAY PROGRAMMABLE TIMER
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING.
Please read the instructions before you install and use the device.
NOTE: Your timer works best when used with simple devices like lamps or lighting fixtures. Electronic devices that have complicated booting procedures
may not work as well. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
SETTING THE TIME:
Before using your timer, you will need to set it up so that it displays the current time. In order to do so, follow the steps below:
1. Use a pen, paper clip, or a similar pointed object to press the RST (reset) button.
2. Press and hold the WEEK/TIME button for approximately three seconds until the day of the week starts flashing on the top of your LCD display screen.
You can press the addition ADJ (adjust) button repeatedly to toggle through the days of the week (Mo for Monday, Tu for Tuesday, We for Wednesday,
Th for Thursday, Fr for Friday, Sa for Saturday and Su for Sunday). Once you have selected the current day of the week, press the WEEK/TIME button to
confirm your selection and move on to the HOUR setting.
3. Once you have selected the current day of the week, and pressed the WEEK/TIME button to confirm your selection, you can now choose the current
hour of the day. You can press the ADJ (adjust) button repeatedly to toggle through the hours of the day. Once you have selected the current time in
hours, press the WEEK/TIME button to confirm your selection and move on to the next time setting.
4. Once you have selected the current time in hours, and pressed the WEEK/TIME button to confirm your selection, you can now choose the current time
in minutes. You can press the ADJ (adjust) button repeatedly to toggle between 00-59 to select the time in minutes. Once you have selected the current
time in minutes, press the WEEK/TIME button to confirm your selection.
5. With the day of the week, hours and minutes now set your timer should now be displaying the current time.
NOTE: When viewing the time on your LCD display screen you can press the WEEK/TIME button and the ON/AUTO/OFF button simultaneously in order to
toggle between 12 hour and 24 hour display format.
SETTING UP THE PROGRAMS:
In order to synchronize your timer to turn on and/or turn o an electrical device at the time of your choosing, you need to set up a program. Your timer
gives you the option to set a total of 12 total programs, labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and A, B and C. Follow the steps below in order to setup a program:
1. Press the PROG (program) and WEEK/TIME buttons simultaneously to enter the program setup mode. The LCD display screen will show: “1 ON --: --: --:”.
This message indicates that you are now setting up at which time(s) you wish program 1 to turn on.
USING YOUR TIMER:
To use your timer, simply plug it into a standard power
outlet in your home.
Next, insert the power plug of your electrical device into
the power outlet located on the side of your timer.
Press the ON/AUTO/OFF button “ON,” “AUTO,” “OFF” will
display on the LCD.
ON - ALWAYS ON, timer will skip all setting programs.
AUTO - Active all setting programs.
OFF - ALWAYS OFF, timer will skip all setting programs.
ADJUST BUTTON
PROGRAM BUTTON
WEEK/TIME BUTTON
RESET BUTTON
LCD DISPLAY SCREEN
ON/AUTO/OFF BUTTON
POWER OUTLET

Summary

Using Your Timer

Safety Warning: Disconnect Power

Disconnect power before installing or servicing the timer to prevent electrical hazards.

Timer Operating Modes

Explains ON (always on), AUTO (active programs), and OFF (always off) modes for timer operation.

Setting the Timer Time

Setting Current Time and Day

Step-by-step guide to set the current day, hour, and minute on the timer display.

Display Format Adjustment

Toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour display formats for the timer's time display.

Programming Timer Functions

Setting ON;OFF Programs

Instructions for setting up to 12 ON/OFF programs for electrical device control.

Setting Countdown Timer

Setup for a countdown timer to turn a device on or off for a specific duration.

Time Adjustment Features

Adjusting for Summer/Winter Time and Random Function settings.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Initial Setup
5. Setting Programs (12 total: 1-C)
6. Countdown Timer
7. Adjusting for Summer/Winter Time (Daylight Saving Time)
8. Adjusting for 12/24 Hour Display Format
9. Random Function
10. Maintenance Features

This document describes a 7-day programmable timer, model number 50148, designed for controlling electrical devices. It is intended for use with simple devices like lamps and lighting fixtures, and may not function optimally with electronic devices that have complex booting procedures. The device complies with FCC Class B digital device limits, ensuring reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations.

Function Description

The 7-day programmable timer allows users to automate the turning on and off of electrical devices over a weekly cycle. It supports up to 12 distinct ON/OFF programs, labeled 1 through C. The timer can be set to operate on specific days of the week, weekdays, weekends, or every day. It also features a countdown timer function for temporary device operation and a random function to vary programmed ON/OFF times for security purposes.

Important Technical Specifications

While specific electrical ratings (voltage, current, power) are not provided in this document, the timer is designed to be plugged into a standard power outlet. It features an LCD display screen for showing the current time, program settings, and operational status. The device includes several control buttons:

• PROGRAM BUTTON (PROG): Used for entering and navigating program setup mode.
• WEEK/TIME BUTTON: Used for setting the current time (day, hour, minute), confirming selections during setup, and toggling between 12-hour and 24-hour display formats when pressed simultaneously with ON/AUTO/OFF.
• ADJUST BUTTON (ADJ): Used for incrementing values (days, hours, minutes, seconds) during time and program setup.
• ON/AUTO/OFF BUTTON: Used for selecting the timer's operational mode (ON, AUTO, OFF) and, when pressed simultaneously with WEEK/TIME, for toggling the display format.
• RESET BUTTON (RST): A recessed button (requiring a pointed object) used to reset all settings.

The timer's operational modes are:

• ON: The device is always on, and all programmed settings are skipped.
• AUTO: The device operates according to all programmed ON/OFF settings.
• OFF: The device is always off, and all programmed settings are skipped.

Usage Features

Initial Setup:

1. Reset: Press the RST button with a pointed object (pen, paper clip) to clear all previous settings.
2. Setting Current Time:
   • Press and hold the WEEK/TIME button for approximately three seconds until the day of the week flashes on the LCD.
   • Use the ADJ button to cycle through the days (Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su) and select the current day.
   • Press WEEK/TIME to confirm the day and move to the hour setting.
   • Use the ADJ button to select the current hour.
   • Press WEEK/TIME to confirm the hour and move to the minute setting.
   • Use the ADJ button to select the current minute.
   • Press WEEK/TIME to confirm the minute. The timer will now display the current time.

Setting Programs (12 total: 1-C):

1. Simultaneously press PROG and WEEK/TIME to enter program setup mode. The LCD will display "1 ON --: --: --:".
2. Select Days for Program:
   • Use the ADJ button to cycle through various day combinations:
     • (MO, TU, WE, TH, FR, SA, SU): Every day.
     • (MO), (TU), (WE), (TH), (FR), (SA), (SU): Specific day of the week.
     • (MO, TU, WE, TH, FR): Weekdays.
     • (SA, SU): Weekends.
     • (MO, TU, WE, TH, FR, SA): Every day except Sunday.
     • (MO, WE, FR): Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays.
     • (TU, TH, SA): Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays.
     • (MO, TU, WE): Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays.
     • (TH, FR, SA): Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays.
   • Press WEEK/TIME to confirm the selected day(s) and move to the hour setting.
3. Set ON Time (Hour): Use the ADJ button to select the desired hour for the device to turn ON. Press WEEK/TIME to confirm and move to the minute setting.
4. Set ON Time (Minute): Use the ADJ button to select the desired minute (00-59) for the device to turn ON. Press WEEK/TIME to confirm and move to the second setting.
5. Set ON Time (Second): Use the ADJ button to select the desired second (00-59) for the device to turn ON. Press WEEK/TIME to confirm. Press WEEK/TIME again to return to the day selection for this program.
6. Set OFF Time: Press the PROG button to switch to setting the OFF time for the current program (e.g., "1 OFF --: --: --:"). Repeat steps 2-5 to set the desired OFF time and days.
7. Set Additional Programs: Repeat steps 2-6 for programs 2 through C as needed.

Countdown Timer:

1. Simultaneously press PROG and ON/AUTO/OFF. The LCD will display "dOFF --: --: --:".
2. Set Countdown Hours: Use the ADJ button to select the desired hours (0-99) for the countdown. Press WEEK/TIME to confirm and move to minutes.
3. Set Countdown Minutes: Use the ADJ button to select the desired minutes (00-59). Press WEEK/TIME to confirm and move to seconds.
4. Set Countdown Seconds: Use the ADJ button to select the desired seconds (00-59). Press WEEK/TIME to confirm.
5. Start Countdown: Press ON/AUTO/OFF to start the countdown. The device will turn off after the set time.
6. Pause/Restart Countdown: Press ON/AUTO/OFF during a countdown to pause it; press again to restart.

Adjusting for Summer/Winter Time (Daylight Saving Time):

• Simultaneously press WEEK/TIME and ADJ to advance the current time by one hour. A "" symbol will appear on the LCD.
• Press WEEK/TIME and ADJ simultaneously again to revert the time by one hour, and the "" symbol will disappear.

Adjusting for 12/24 Hour Display Format:

• When viewing the current time, simultaneously press WEEK/TIME and ON/AUTO/OFF to toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour display formats.

Random Function:

• Simultaneously press PROG and ADJ. An "O" will display on the right of the LCD. This function randomly extends programmed ON and OFF times by 2 to 32 minutes, which can be useful for creating a "lived-in" look when away from home.

Maintenance Features

The manual does not explicitly detail maintenance features beyond the initial reset function. However, the general advice regarding FCC compliance suggests that if interference occurs, users should try reorienting the receiving antenna, increasing separation between equipment and receiver, or connecting the equipment to a different circuit. Consulting a dealer or experienced technician is also recommended for persistent issues. The device is designed for simple plug-and-play operation, implying minimal user maintenance. It is crucial to disconnect power before any installation or servicing to ensure safety.

Superior Life 50148 Specifications

General

Brand	Superior Life
Model	50148
Category	Timer
Language	English