HB880R - Switch INTERMATIC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	In-Wall Timer Switch
Brand	Intermatic
Model	HB880R
Voltage Rating	120-277V AC, 60 Hz
Current Rating	15 Amps
Load Types Supported	Incandescent, LED, CFL, Halogen, Fan
Timer Type	24-Hour Programmable Timer
Timer Range	1 minute to 23 hours 59 minutes
Backup Battery	Built-in rechargeable NiMH battery
Operating Temperature	32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	4.1 x 1.8 x 1.4 inches
Weight	0.2 lbs (approx.)
Color	White (typical)
Material	Plastic (UL94 V-2 rated)
Wiring Type	Single-pole (2-way)
Installation Location	Indoor, Dry location only
Compliance	UL Listed, cUL Listed
Warranty	Limited 1-year warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - HB880R INTERMATIC

What is the maximum load for the HB880R?

The HB880R is rated for 15 Amps at 120-277 VAC. For incandescent loads, this is up to 1800W at 120V or 4155W at 277V. For LED/CFL, the maximum is typically 900W (derated). Always check the specific load derating in the manual.

Can the HB880R be used with LED lights?

Yes, the HB880R is compatible with LED, CFL, incandescent, and halogen loads. For LED/CFL, ensure the total wattage does not exceed 900W and that the LEDs are dimmable if using in a dimming application (the HB880R is a timer, not a dimmer).

Does the HB880R have a backup battery?

Yes, the HB880R includes a built-in rechargeable NiMH battery that maintains the time and timer settings during a power outage. It typically lasts 7 days on a full charge.

How do I set the time on the HB880R?

Press the SET button for 2 seconds until the clock flashes. Use the + and - buttons to set the hour, then press SET again to set minutes. Press SET once more to confirm. The AM/PM indicator shows correctly if the hour is set properly.

Can the HB880R be used in a 3-way switch configuration?

No, the HB880R is designed for single-pole (2-way) installations only. It cannot be used with a 3-way switch. If you need a timer for 3-way circuits, consider the Intermatic HB880R3W (if available) or other models.

What is the standby power consumption of the HB880R?

The HB880R consumes approximately 1.5 watts in standby mode (including the battery charging circuit). This is negligible and energy-efficient.

Is the HB880R compatible with 277V systems?

Yes, the HB880R is rated for 277 VAC as well as 120 VAC. It can be used in commercial or industrial lighting applications where 277V is common. Maximum current remains 15A at 277V.

How do I manually override the timer on the HB880R?

Press the ON/OFF button to toggle the load manually. The timer will resume its programmed schedule on the next timer event. The MANUAL indicator lights up when in override mode.

What does the reset button on the HB880R do?

The RESET button (if present) clears all timer settings and returns the device to factory defaults. It also resets the clock. Use a paperclip to press it through the small hole. All programmed ON/OFF times will be erased.

How do I clear the timer settings on the HB880R?

To clear timer settings, press the SET button repeatedly until the desired timer program is displayed, then press and hold the - button until the display shows --:--. Repeat for each timer event. Alternatively, use the RESET button to clear everything.

USER MANUAL HB880R INTERMATIC

Operating and User Instructions

! WARNING

Risk of Fire or Electrical Shock

• Connect only to an outdoor receptacle protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
• Connect only to an outdoor receptacle with a "while in use" weatherproof cover.
• Mount at least 24 inches (0.6 meters) above ground level with receptacles facing downward.
• Unplug timer power cord before opening the battery compartment.
• Replace battery cover and retaining screw before plugging in timer cord.
• Do not use timer if battery cover and/or retaining screw is missing or damaged.
• Do not exceed rated capacity of connected extension cord or timer.

Specifications

• Input Voltage: 120 VAC, 60 HZ
• 15 Amps General Purpose
• 1000 Watts Tungsten
• 1/2 Horsepower
• 8.3 Amps Ballast (Standard) (Inductive)
• 500 VA Electronic Ballast

Description

The HB880R Time Switch is a programmable digital timer for outdoor applications. Astronomic settings adjust for seasonal changes. Automatic Daylight Saving Time adjustment. Follow these instructions to complete the programming for the HB880R time switch.

Figure 1 The HB880R Time Switch

Enable the Battery

1. On the back of timer, pull out the pull tab (if present) from the battery holder. See Figure 2.
2. Verify that the controller display activates.
3. Take one of these actions.

IF THE DISPLAY THEN...

Activates Go to Setting the Calendar,
Clock and Astro Time
Does not activate Replace Battery. See
Replacing Battery on page 2.

Figure 2 Pull Tab Removing pull tab from battery holder

Setting the Calendar, Clock and Astro Time

NOTE: The timer does not have to be plugged in to set the timer.

1. Press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The year flashes.

Outdoor 7 Day Digital Timer

1. Press + or - to scroll to the current year, then press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The month digit flashes.
   NOTE: The months start with 01 (Jan) through 12 (Dec).
2. Press + or - to select the current month, then press DATE/TIME/ NEXT. The day of the month digit and the corresponding day of the week flashes.
3. Press + or - to select the current day of the month and then press DATE/TIME/NEXT.
4. From the DST (Daylight Saving Time) screen, press + or - to set the DST function to Auto (ON) or OFF, then press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The hour digit in the current time flashes on the screen.
5. Press + or - to set the current hour (AM/PM), then press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The minute digit flashes.
6. Press + or - to set the current minute, then press DATE/TIME/NEXT. A flashing "nor" and the Astro icon appears.
7. Using the map in Figure 3 as reference, press + or - to select your Astro zone then press DATE/TIME/NEXT to save the zone. The AM sunrise screen appears.

NOTE: nor denotes NORTH, CEN denotes CENTER, and SOU denotes SOUTH.

Figure 3 Astro zone map

1. From the AM sunrise screen, press + or - to set the sunrise time, then press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The PM Sunset screen appears.

NOTE: The setting range is a maximum of +/- 2 hours.

NOTE: Press DELETE to restore calculated sunrise time.

1. Press + or - to set the sunset time, then press DATE/TIME/ NEXT. The time of day screen (flashing colon) appears.

NOTE: The setting range is a maximum of +/- 2 hours from the automatically calculated sunrise time.

NOTE: Press DELETE to restore calculated sunset time.

Setting Events

This section provides instructions for setting pairs of ON/OFF events. To set an event pair, you must first set the ON event and then repeat the procedure to set the OFF event. You can set up to seven pairs of ON/OFF events (14 total) in the timer. Follow this procedure to set timer events.

1. Press SET ON/OFF EVENTS. Dashed lines appear to indicate no event is set for the event number.

1. Press DATE/TIME/NEXT to set an ON event. The screen displays 1200 AM 1 ON (for ON event 1).
2. Press + or - to scroll to the days of the week that the event will run.
   NOTE: To set the event to run every:
3. Week: Select MO, TU, WE, TH, FR, SA, SU
4. Weekday: Select MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
5. Weekend: Select SA, SU
   Press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The hour flashes.

6. Press + or - to scroll to the desired hour or AM Sunrise or PM Sunset for the event.
   NOTE: The hour can be set with the 12-hour AM/PM format or at Sunrise or Sunset.

7. Take one of these actions.

IF YOU SELECTED...

THEN...

A specific hour,

Go to step 6.

Sunrise or Sunset,

Press SET ON/OFF EVENTS

to advance to setting OFF

time for event and go to step 8.

1. Press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The minute digit flashes.

2. Press + or - to set the minute for the event.

3. Press SET ON/OFF EVENTS to set the OFF Event. Dashed lines appear to indicate no event is set for the event number.

4. Press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The screen displays 12:00 AM 1 OFF (OFF Event 1).

5. Press + or - to scroll to the days of the week that the program will run.

6. Press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The hour flashes.

7. Press + or - to scroll to the desired hour or AM Sunrise or PM Sunset for the event.

8. Take one of these actions.

IF YOU SELECTED...

THEN...

A specific hour,

Go to step 14

Sunrise or Sunset,

Go to step 16

1. Press DATE/TIME/NEXT. The minute digit flashes.

2. Press + or - to set the minute for the event.

3. If you want to set another ON/OFF pair, repeat steps 1 to 16.

4. If you are finished setting events, press and hold SET ON/OFF EVENTS until the time of day screen appears.

NOTE: If you leave the timer idle in Calendar or Event setting modes for 5 minutes, the timer will automatically switch to AUTO operating mode after saving your settings.

Daily Operation

Once the initial settings are completed, follow this procedure to select the operation mode in the timer.

TABLE 1. Description of Modes
Mode Description
AUTO Switches ON/OFF events at programmed times.
RDM (Random)	Varies each event up to 30 minutes from the programmed time
MANUAL Programmed events are ignored but are saved in memory.

1. Press SELECT FUNCTION to scroll to the desired operation mode. See Table 2 for selection of modes.

NOTE: In order for the time switch to run the programmed events, the operation mode must be set to AUTO or RDM.

TABLE 2. Selecting Operating Mode.
Mode	Description
ON	Load is ON permanently in MANUAL mode.
ON AUTO	AUTO has been selected, load is ON, and will stay ON until the next scheduled OFF event.
ON RDM	RDM mode has been selected, load is ON, and will stay ON until the next scheduled RDM OFF event
OFF	Load is OFF permanently in MANUAL mode
OFF AUTO	AUTO mode is selected, load is OFF, and will stay OFF until the next scheduled ON event.

1. When the modifications are complete, press SET ON/OFF

EVENTS to scroll through all 7 ON/OFF events (including blank events) and return to the time of day screen (flashing colon).

Deleting an Event

Follow this procedure to delete an event.

1. Press SET ON/OFF EVENTS to scroll to the unwanted ON or OFF event.
2. Press DELETE. The screen displays dashes to indicate the ON or OFF event is deleted.

NOTE: If necessary, repeat this procedure to delete both ON and OFF settings for the event.

1. When the modifications are complete, press SET ON/OFF

EVENTS to scroll through all 7 ON/OFF events (including blank events) and return to the time of day screen (flashing colon).

Resetting the Timer

In case of a time malfunction or to delete all previous settings, the unit can be reset.

To reset the timer, use a pen or blunt object to Press RESET. The timer resets and deletes all the settings in the unit.

Replacing the Battery

One AA size alkaline battery is needed to complete this procedure.

1. Unplug the timer power cord.
2. From the rear of the timer, remove the retaining screw and battery cover.
3. Install the new AA battery (observe polarity).
4. Verify that the controller display activates.
5. Take one of these actions.

IF THE DISPLAY... THEN...

Activates Go to step 6.

Does not activate, Make sure the battery is not dead and is installed with the proper polarity.

Adjust as needed to get the screen to

activate.

1. Replace the battery cover and retaining screw.
2. Go to Setting the Calendar, Clock and Astronomic Time.

NOTE: If the timer is going to be stored for an extended period of time, it is recommended to remove the battery to preserve the life of the battery.

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause	Solution
The timer is losing settings	Low battery not holding memory	Replace the battery. See Replacing the Battery.
Output does not switch or output switches at wrong time	Auto or RDM mode is not properly selected.	Select the desired mode. See Daily Operation.
	There are extra or incorrect event settings.	Press SET ON/OFF EVENTS to scroll through the events to find the event that needs to be changed or deleted.See Reviewing or Modifying an Event.
	Astro Events have seasonally adjusted beyond fixed time.	Make sure the fixed timed events are not set anywhere in the range of earliest to latest sunrise and sunset.

Warranty service is available by either (a) returning the product to the dealer from whom the unit was purchased or (b) completing a warranty claim online at www.intermatic.com. This warranty is made by: Intermatic Incorporated, 1950 Innovation Way, Suite 300, Libertyville, IL 60048. For additional product or warranty information go to: http://www.Intermatic.com or call 815-675-7000.

Reviewing or Modifying an Event

Follow this procedure to modify an event.

1. Press SET ON/OFF EVENTS to scroll to the desired event.
2. Press DATE/TIME/NEXT to select the event setting that you want to modify.
3. Press + or - to adjust the setting, then press DATE/TIME/ NEXT to save and advance to the next setting.
4. Repeat step 3 as needed for this event.
5. If you want to modify another event, press SET ON/OFF EVENTS to scroll to the desired event.