19448.B - Switch Vimar - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Vimar
Model	19448.B
Product Type	Electronic Programmable Switch (Timer)
Category	Switch
Power Supply	120-230 V~ ±10 %, 50-60 Hz
Maximum Power Consumption	1 W
Output	Inverter relay 8 A, 230 V~
Controllable Load Type	Resistive loads 8 A, incandescent lamps 800 W, magnetic transformers 800 W (not suitable for fluorescent lamps)
Clock Backup	Approximately 20 days (rechargeable lithium battery)
Number of Programs	4: Reduced, Cyclic, Progr_1, Progr_2 (customizable)
Max Operations per Day	35 (245 per week)
Minimum Interval Between Operations	1 minute
Clock Accuracy	< 1 s per day
Display	Backlit LCD with timed backlight
Interface Languages	Italian, English, French, Spanish, German
Password Protection	Yes (3-digit PIN)
Protection Degree	IP40
Electrical Class	Class II
Operating Temperature	0 °C to +40 °C
Transport Temperature	-25 °C to +60 °C
Number of Manual Cycles	3,000
Number of Automatic Cycles	100,000
Format	2 modules (standard 36 mm width)
Maintenance and Cleaning	Clean with a dry cloth; do not use solvents or liquids
Safety	Installation by qualified personnel, compliance with applicable standards; compliance with WEEE regulations

Frequently Asked Questions - 19448.B Vimar

How to set the clock of the Vimar 19448.B timer?

Access the Settings menu by pressing the D (Menu) button, then select Clock with the ▲/▼ buttons and confirm with OK. Set the date and time using the buttons, then confirm.

What types of programs are available?

Four programs: Reduced (1 on/off per day), Cyclic (repetitive On/Off periods), Progr_1 and Progr_2 (customizable up to 35 operations per day).

How to switch between automatic and manual mode?

From the home screen, press the D (Menu) button, then select Operation. Choose Automatic to follow the schedule, or Manual to manually control the load with the ▼/▲ buttons.

What to do if I forgot my PIN code?

The PIN code is 3 digits. If you forget it, you must perform a reset by pressing the four front buttons simultaneously (A, B, C, D). All parameters will be reset and the PIN removed.

How to program a custom weekly cycle?

In the Programming menu, select Progr_1 or Progr_2. Choose Edit, then set the on and off times for each day of the week. You can copy a program from one day to another with the Copy option.

The display does not light up, what to do?

The screen is temporarily backlit. Press one of the buttons to activate it. If nothing appears, check the power supply (120-230 V~) and that the device is properly connected.

Can I control LED lamps with this switch?

The manual indicates that the device is not suitable for direct control of fluorescent lamps. For LEDs, it is advisable to check compatibility; preferably use resistive loads or suitable transformers.

How to change the interface language?

Go to Settings > Language. You can choose from: Italiano, English, Français, Español, Deutsch. Select with the ▲/▼ buttons and confirm with OK.

The timer does not respect the programmed schedules, what to check?

Ensure that the clock is correctly set and that the backup is sufficient (about 20 days). Also check that the operating mode is set to Automatic and not Manual. If the problem persists, perform a reset.

How to install the device safely?

Installation must be carried out by qualified personnel in accordance with current electrical standards. Cut off the power before any intervention. The device is class II and has an IP40 protection rating.

USER MANUAL 19448.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.