
Novel Electronic Designs, Inc.
BuzzerSystems.com
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Troubleshooting Timer300 w/PAUSE Mode
Symptom
Cause
What to do…
Timer doesn’t light up
Power pack defective
Try powering the timer with your buzzer
system power pack – replace power pack
Timer doesn’t set to desired
time
Timer has fixed starting times
If you need a specific time not
presently available, please contact
BuzzerSystems.com
Buzzer console not compatible with
timer
Check bottom of controller for
a sticker indicating its compatible with
TIMER 300. Contact
BuzzerSystems.com to have buzzer
console updated.
Controller malfunction
See buzzer console manual for
troubleshooting suggestions
No cable between timer and
controller
Install cable
Buzzer Console doesn’t pause
timer when player buzzes in
Timer/controller cable not plugged in
completely and/or connections
are swapped
Check cable and make necessary
changes
No cable between timer and
controller
Install cable
Buzzer Console doesn’t
“timeout” when time expires
Timer/controller cable not plugged in
completely and/or connections
are swapped
Check cable and make necessary
changes
Power Pack Faulty
Replace power pack
Digits are dim
Incorrect Power Pack being used
Use correct power pack, or contact
BuzzerSystems.com for replacement.
Intermittent AC Power
Power pack’s cable or connector
damaged
Replace power pack
Timer resets while counting
Power pack plugged into worn or
loose outlet
Change to a different outlet
Faulty cable
Replace cable
Ensure remote control cable is plugged
into REMOTE connector on timer
Remote control intermittent or
not functional
Remote Control cable not connected
correctly
Make sure connectors at both timer and
remote are fully inserted.
Buzzer Console signals
“timeout” when timer is reset
Cable connectors between buzzer and
timer are swapped
Make sure cables are installed correctly
(timekeeper to timekeeper, reset to reset)