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

Product type	Electronic timer (time switch)
Brand	Vimar
Model	20448.B
Power supply	120-230 V~ ± 10 %, 50-60 Hz, 1 W max
Output	Changeover relay 8 A, 230 V~
Dimensions (W x H x D)	35.8 mm x 45.5 mm x 58.5 mm (2 modules 17.9 mm)
Weight	Approximately 0.2 kg
Protection rating	IP40
Electrical class	Class II
Operating temperature	0 °C to +40 °C
Clock backup	Approximately 20 days (rechargeable lithium battery)
Number of programs	4: Reduced, Cyclic, Progr_1, Progr_2 (2 customizable)
Number of operations per day	Up to 35 (max 245 per week)
Clock accuracy	< 1 s per day
Functions	Weekly/daily programming, manual control, 3-digit PIN password, timed backlight, 5 languages (Italian, English, French, Spanish, German)
Controllable loads	Resistive 8 A, incandescent lamps 800 W, halogen transformers 800 W (not suitable for fluorescent lamps)
Maintenance	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquids or abrasive products.
Safety	Installation by qualified personnel according to current standards. Contains traces of lead (REACH). WEEE: separate collection.

Frequently Asked Questions - 20448.B Vimar

How to set the date and time?

From the home screen, press a key to display the menu. Select Settings then Clock. Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to set the date and time, then confirm with OK.

How to program automatic on/off?

In the Programming menu, choose a program: Reduced (1 cycle per day), Cyclic (repetitive cycle), Progr_1 or Progr_2 (customizable). For the latter, select Edit to set the times for each day.

What if I forget my PIN code?

The 3-digit PIN code is written in the space provided on page 16 of the manual. If you lost it, the only solution is to reset the device by pressing all four keys (A, B, C, D) simultaneously and confirming with Yes. Warning: this erases all settings.

How to reset the device to factory settings?

Press simultaneously the Esc, ▼, ▲ and OK keys (keys A, B, C, D). Confirm with Yes (key D). All settings will be reset.

How to change the display language?

In the Settings menu, select Language. Choose among Italiano, English, Français, Español or Deutsch with the ▼ and ▲ keys, then confirm with OK.

What is the maximum load the device can switch?

The relay supports 8 A for resistive loads. For incandescent lamps and halogen transformers, the maximum power is 800 W. It is not suitable for fluorescent lamps.

How to activate manual mode to force the output?

From the home screen, press ▼ (key B) or ▲ (key C) to manually turn the load on or off. You can also choose Manual in the Operation menu.

How to copy a custom program to another?

In the Programming menu, select the target program (Progr_1 or Progr_2), then choose Copy. Confirm with OK to copy the source program.

What is the cyclic program?

The Cyclic program allows you to set an on period and an off period that repeat continuously. For example, if you set ON 1h15 and OFF 1h30, the cycle repeats indefinitely.

How to adjust the display contrast?

In the Settings menu, select Display. You can choose the type of relay status icon and adjust the contrast with the ▼ and ▲ keys. Confirm with OK.

USER MANUAL 20448.B 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.