POWERTRAN X 8018 DIGITAL MAINS TIMER INSTRUCTIONS
Please read instructions carefully before connecting timer to mains power source or appliance.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not plug in an appliance where the load exceeds 10A. Do not spill liquid on the timer or immerse in water.
Heaters and similar appliances should never be left running whilst unattended. We recommend not using heaters with this timer.
Features:
• 10 ON/OFF programs with 1 minute adjustable steps
• Selectable between manual and automatic modes
• Selectable 12/24 hour clock
• Daylight saving adjustment
• Burglar deterrent random function
• Countdown function (up to 99hrs 59mins)
• 16 day combinations (listed below)
SELECTABLE DAY COMBINATIONS:
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
SU
MO,TU,WE,TH,FR,SA,SU
MO,TU,WE,TH,FR
SA,SU
MO,TU,WE,TH,FR,SA
MO,WE,FR
TU,TH,SA
MO,TU,WE
TH,FR,SA
MO,WE,FR,SU
KEYS:
MASTER CLEAR: Clears all data in memory including current time and all program settings
SET: Pressing this button once allows program settings to be entered in. When information on the screen is flashing, the timer is in “SET” mode.
UP/DOWN: Allows you to cycle through and adjust program setting.
CD: Allows setting of countdown timer function
RANDOM: Set or cancel random on/off switching function
MANUAL: Switches between ON/AUTO/OFF modes.
OPERATION:
Before programming timer, plug the unit into a GPO mains outlet for approximately 14 hours for charging of memory backup battery. Using a
pen, press the RESET button on the front of the timer. This procedure clears the memory of any program settings.
Setting The Current Time
1. Press UP or DOWN button until “CLOCK” displays in the LCD
2. Press SET button for 2 seconds. On the LCD, the day of the week will flash. To adjust it to the correct day press the UP and DOWN buttons.
3. Press SET button again and the hour setting will flash. To adjust it to the correct hour press the UP and DOWN buttons.
4. Press SET button again and the minute setting will flash. To adjust it to the correct minute press the UP and DOWN buttons.
5. Press SET button again and the timer will return to clock display mode.
Setting Programs
When setting programs ensure that they do not overlap. Especially when using the various day combinations available. If settings overlap the
timer will execute ON or OFF commands according to program time, not according to program number. Program OFF has priority over program
ON.
To activate your program settings the timer must be set in AUTO mode and the random or countdown functions must be turned off.
1. Press UP or DOWN button until the LCD shows “ON 1”. This represents program number 1, ON activation time.
2. Press SET button. At the top of the LCD the day of the week will flash. To adjust it to the desired day press the UP and DOWN buttons.
3. Press SET button again and the hour setting will flash. To adjust it to the desired hour press the UP and DOWN buttons.
4. Press SET button again and the minute setting will flash. To adjust it to the desired minute press the UP and DOWN buttons.
5. Press SET button again and the timer will display the program details as selected.
6. Press UP button to change to “OFF 1” program. This allows you to set a switch OFF time for your appliance. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set this
program as desired.
This process can be repeated for all 10 program numbers if required.
