20448.N - Switch Vimar - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Electronic programmable timer switch (programmable switch)
Brand	Vimar
Model	20448.N
Category	Switch
Power Supply	120-230 V~ ±10%, 50-60 Hz
Max Consumption	1 W
Clock Backup	Approximately 20 days (rechargeable lithium buffer battery)
Output Type	Changeover relay (changeover contact)
Max Output Current	8 A at 230 V~
Controllable Loads	Resistive: 8 A - Incandescent lamps: 800 W - Transformers for halogen lamps: 800 W
Available Programs	4 (Reduced, Cyclic, Customizable Progr_1, Customizable Progr_2)
Max Number of Operations per Day	35 (up to 245 per week)
Minimum Interval Between Operations	1 minute
Clock Accuracy	< 1 second per day
Display Languages	Italian, English, French, Spanish, German
Display Type	Timed backlit LCD screen
Password Function	Yes (3-digit PIN to protect access)
Reset	Press the 4 front keys simultaneously
Protection Degree	IP40
Operating Temperature	0 °C to +40 °C
Electrical Class	II (double insulation)
Number of Mechanical Cycles	Manual: 3 000 - Automatic: 100 000
Dimensions	2 modules (standard DIN width)
Environmental Standards	Compliant with REACH, WEEE (separate collection at end of life)
Installation	Reserved for qualified personnel, in accordance with national regulations

Frequently Asked Questions - 20448.N Vimar

How to set the clock?

Press Menu (key D) from the main screen. Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select Settings, then Clock. Set the time and date with the ▲/▼ keys and confirm with OK (key D).

How to program an on/off?

From the main menu, select Programming. Choose a program (Progr_1 or Progr_2), then Modify. Set the on (On) and off (Off) times for each day, then confirm with OK.

How to reset the device?

Simultaneously press the four keys Esc, ▲, ▼ and OK for a few seconds. The screen will ask you to confirm: select Yes (key D). All settings will be erased.

How to change the display language?

Go to Menu > Settings > Language. Choose among the five available languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish or German. Confirm with OK.

How to activate the PIN password?

In Menu > Settings > Password, you can activate, deactivate or modify a 3-digit PIN code. Once activated, the code will be required for any modification of settings.

What to do if I forgot my PIN code?

If you noted the PIN in the space provided on page 16 of the manual, you can find it. Otherwise, the only solution is to reset the device by pressing the four keys simultaneously, which will erase the code.

How to connect the timer switch?

The device connects to a 120-230 V~ power supply between terminals L and N. The relay output (changeover) connects to the load. Installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician.

How to switch to manual mode?

From the main screen, press Menu > Operation and choose Manual. You can then activate or deactivate the load directly with the ▲ or ▼ keys.

What types of loads can I control?

The device can control resistive loads up to 8 A, incandescent lamps up to 800 W, and transformers for halogen lamps up to 800 W. It is not suitable for direct fluorescent lamps.

What do the icons on the screen mean?

The screen displays the current time, the day (Mon, Tue...), the output status (On/Off) and the current program. The Esc, ▲, ▼ and OK keys allow navigation through the menus.

USER MANUAL 20448.N Vimar

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4 - ITALIANO

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5. UTILIZZO DELL'OROLOGIO PROGRAMMATORE ELETTRONICO.

9. CONFORMITÀ NORMATIVA.

Space for noting the three-digit PIN number used as the lockout password.

(see "Password", page 13)

CONTENTS

1. Description.... 10
2. Scope.... 10
3. Front view and view of controls 11
4. Connections 12
5. Using the electronic programmable timer switch
   5.1. Operation 13
   5.2. Settings.... 13
   5.3. Programming 14
6. Reset procedure 14
7. Characteristics 14
8. Installation rules. 15
9. Conformity to standards 15

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1. DESCRIPTION.

Electronic daily/weekly programmable time switch with 1 channel, 1 change-over relay output 8 A 230 V\~, supply voltage 120-230-V\~ 50-60 Hz - 2 modules.

2. SCOPE.

Equipment to automatically engage and disengage electrical loads at preset times, on a daily/weekly cycle; especially useful for heating and air conditioning systems, irrigation systems, indoor and outdoor lighting, etc.

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3. FRONT VIEW AND VIEW OF CONTROLS.

In execution. Day of the week. Eikon A B C D Current time.Program currently in execution. Output state. Day of the week. Arké A B C D Current time.Program currently in execution. Output state. Day of the week. Plana A B C D Current time.Program currently in execution. Day of the week. Current time.Program currently in execution. Output state. Current time.Program currently in execution. Day of the week. ESC (button A). Delete or return to the preceding screen. OK (button D). Confirm and proceed to the next screen. Clock Language Display Esc ▼ ok ▼(button B). Scroll down in the settings or menus ▲(button C). Scroll up in the settings and menus.

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1. CONNECTIONS (example).
   

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12 - ENGLISH

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5. USING THE ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMABLE TIME SWITCH.

To configure the time switch, from the starting screen of the display, press any one of the four front buttons.

• The following icons appear:
- "Esc" (button A): cancels the selection.
- “▼” (button B): switches the controlled load on or off.
- “▲” (button C): switches the controlled load on or off.
- "Menù" (button D): used for accessing the "Operation" menu.
- Press “▼” (button B): the “Settings” and “Programming” menu items appear; use “▲” (button C) to scroll upward in the menu, or “Esc” (button A) to return to the previous menu.
- Press "Ok" (button D) to confirm.

5.1 OPERATION.

Selection of operating mode for the electronic programmable time switch, choosing between "Automatic" and "Manual".

- AUTOMATIC.

Allows the user to configure the desired program type (see "Programming", page 14).

- MANUAL.

Allows the user to manually switch the controlled load on or off. This can also be done by pressing “▼” (button B) or “▲” (button C) from the main display screen.

5.2 SETTINGS.

Used for setting "Clock", "Language", "Display" and "Password".

• CLOCK.
  Used for setting the current date and time.

- LANGUAGE.

Used for setting the language in which the instructions are displayed, choosing between Italiano, English, Français, Español and Deutsch.

• DISPLAY.

Used for choosing the type of icon that indicates the relay state and for adjusting the display contrast.

- PASSWORD.

Allows the user to configure, change or disable a 3-digit PIN password to prevent unauthorized access to the thermostat functions, settings and programs.

Attention!

Remember to make a note of the PIN number in the special space provided on pg. 8.

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5.3 PROGRAMMING.

Configuration of 4 different programs: "Reduced", "Cyclic", "Progr_1" (personalised) e "Progr_2" (personalised).

- REDUCED.

For programming a single switch-on and a single switch-off event during the day.

• CYCLIC.

For programming a switch-on and a switch-off period that are repeated cyclically.

For example, entering "On hh mm 1.15" and "Off hh mm 1.30", the contact will continually repeat the sequence "contact ON for 1 hour and 15 minutes" - "contact OFF for 1 hour and 30 minutes".

• PROGR\_1 e PROGR\_2.

Personalised programs. For setting up 2 different switch-on and switch-off programs for each individual day of the week, for a maximum of 35 switch events a day.

Confirm "ok" (button D) = scrolling menu with a choice of "Modify", "Copy" and "Rename".

- Modify.

Allows the user to set up or edit the switch-on and switch-off program, if desired by copying a program from one of the other days.

- Copy.

For copying a program that has already been configured by the user into one of the programs that is still to be configured.

- Rename.

For assigning a name to or renaming the chosen program.

6. RESET PROCEDURE.

• Simultaneously press the four buttons (button A, button B, button C, button D)
• Confirm with "Yes" (button D).

Restores the original first power-up conditions; all parameters are reset to their default values.

7. CHARACTERISTICS.

• Supply voltage: 120-230 V\~ ± 10% 50-60 Hz
• Absorption max: 1 W
- Front controls: "Esc", "▲", "▼", "Set"/"ok"
- Clock backup battery duration: about 20 days, with rechargeable lithium buffer battery
• Output: 8 A 230 V\~ change-over relay output
- controllable loads:
- purely resistive loads - : 8 A
- incandescent lamps ⚙ : 800 W
- magnetic core transformers for very low voltage incandescent

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lamps (for example, halogen lamps): 80W

• Not suitable for directly controlling fluorescent lamps
• Timed back-lit display, activated by pressing one of the four buttons.
• instructions in 5 languages (Italian, English, French, Spanish, German)
• device reset
• Clock accuracy: ≤ ± 1 s a day
• Number of switch events: max 35 per day (for a max of 245 switch events per week)
  • Minimum duration of each switch event: 1 minute

- Programs:

- 2 programs fully configurable by the user (daily/weekly)

- 1 simple program (1 switch event per day) and 1 cyclic program (one "on" period and one "off" period, continually repeated)

- button lockout function with 3-digit PIN number to prevent unauthorised access to all the device functions and programs (for example, when installed in a public place).

• Number of manual cycles: 3.000

• Number of automatic cycles: 100.000

- Type of contact opening: micro-disconnect

- Type of action: 1BU

- Tracking index: PTI175

- Pollution degree: 2 (normal)

- Protection degree: IP40

- Class II equipment:

- Operating temperature: T40 (0 °C +40 °C)

- Ambient temperature range during transport: -25 °C +60 °C

• Voltage pulse: 4.000 V
- Software class and structure: A

8. INSTALLATION RULES.

Installation should be carried out by qualified personnel in compliance with the current regulations regarding the installation of electrical equipment in the country where the products are installed.

9. CONFORMITY TO STANDARDS.

LV Directive. EMC Directive. Standards EN 60730-1, EN 60730-2-7. REACH (EU) Regulation no. 1907/2006 – Art.33. The product may contain traces of lead.

WEEE - Information for users

If the crossed-out bin symbol appears on the equipment or packaging, this means the product must not be included with other general waste at the end of its working life. The user must take the worn product to a sorted waste center, or return it to the retailer when purchasing a new one. Products for disposal can be consigned free of charge (without any new purchase obligation) to retailers with a sales area of at least 400 m ^2 , if they measure less than 25 cm. An efficient sorted waste collection for the environmentally friendly disposal of the used device, or its subsequent recycling, helps avoid the potential negative effects on the environment and people's health, and encourages the re-use and/or recycling of the construction materials.

9. CONFORMITE AUX NORMES.

Directive BT. Directive EMC. Normes EN 60730-1, EN 60730-2-7.

• PROGR\_1 e PROGR\_2.

• PROGR\_1 και PROGR\_2.