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Electronic Astronomic  

7-Day Time Switch

Time Switch

•  Input Voltage: 120/208/240/277 VAC, 60 Hz
•  Power Consumption: 6.0 W Max.
•  Contact Configuration: SPST (ET8015C), DPST (ET8215C), and 

SPDT (ET8115C). See wiring diagrams on next page.

Switch Ratings—ET8015C, ET8215C (per pole)

•  30 A Inductive/Resistive, 120/240 VAC, 60 Hz
•  20 A Ballast, 120-277 VAC, 60 Hz
•  20 A 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

•  20 A/10 A Inductive/Resistive, 120/208/240 VAC, 60 Hz
•  20 A/3 A Ballast, 120-277 VAC, 60 Hz
•  5 A Tungsten: 120/240 VAC, 60 Hz
•  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.

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 flexibility 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 tungsten 
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

Front View

Rear View

B

A

    

WARNING

Risk of Fire or Electric Shock

• Disconnect power at the circuit breaker(s) or disconnect switch(es) before installing or servicing.
•  Installation and/or wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical code 

requirements.

 

 For outdoor locations or wet locations (rain-tight), conduit hubs that comply with requirements of 
the UL514B (standard for fitting conduit and outlet boxes) are to be used.

•  This enclosure does not provide grounding between conduit connections. When metallic conduit 

is used, you must also install grounding type bushings and jumper wire.

•  For plastic enclosures, bonding between conduit connections is not automatic and must be 

provided as part of the installation.

• Use #18 - #10 AWG wires, rated at least 75°C - COPPER conductors ONLY.
•  If the power disconnect point is out of sight, lock it in the OFF position and tag it to prevent 

unexpected application power.

•  Make sure there is no wire insulation under the terminal plate on the time switch connector. 

Firmly tighten terminal screws.

• Do not remove insulator that is covering terminals.
• KEEP DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES when not servicing.

NOTICE

•  Do NOT touch circuit board components, contact can create a static discharge, which can 

damage the microprocessor.

Installation Instructions

Slide down

to remove 

battery case

Snap out catch

Tilt top forward

2.  Set voltage selector for desired input voltage. 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.

3.  The timer is shipped with DST (Daylight Saving 

Time) enabled. To disable DST, insert a jumper 
at location marked DST. See location 

B

 in 

Rear 

View

 above and detail at the right.

4.

  ET8215C ONLY

—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 
contactors 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.) 

1. Remove the mecha-

nism from the case by 
depressing the catch 
at the top of the case 
and pulling out, as 
shown.

Battery-Powered Clock Operation

—3 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 – TYPE 1 indoor metal enclosure
•  ET8xx5CR – TYPE 3R indoor/outdoor lockable metal enclosure
•  ET8xx5CPD82 – TYPE 3R indoor/outdoor lockable impact resistant 

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 #18 through #10

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