Ranger 3 programmable time switch - Philex

selectELECTRICALTheRANGERPROGRAMMABLETIMER MODULEOPERATING AND FITTING INSTRUCTIONSGUARANTEEThe Select Ranger is guaranteed for five years from date of purchase to be free from defectsin materials and workmanship. This only applies if the Select Ranger is used in the correct way.The guarantee is also conditional on the product not having been tampered with, modified orsubject to attempted repairs.Your statutory rights as a customer are not affected.If the Select Ranger is faulty please return to place of purchase.UK PATENT No. 2 290 418HK PATENT No. 10044303APhilex Electronic Ltd, Philex House, 110 The Broadway, West Hendon, London NW9 7PP

THE SELECT RANGER PROGRAMMABLE TIMERThank you for purchasing the Select Ranger. A high quality timing system that will allow you a facilitythat has never previously been available. Ingenious design and foresight has enabled us to producean innovative product which will allow you to set switches and sockets to a timing device.Please read the following instructions carefully and heed all warnings, especially about electricity.1. General Features• 7 ON and OFF programs per day with1 minute step• 24 hour display mode• 7 days/Mon-Fri/Sat-Sun/or each day settings pair(ON & OFF) selection1. 7 days all the same2. a) Mon-Fri the sameb) Sat-Sun the same3. Individual settings for each day• Override programmable countdown timer by aseparate key activation (Ranger 2 & 3)• ON/OFF/AUTO/ RANDOM/ COUNTDOWNMODE/ SELECTIONAll separate for each model• Summer time setting• Manual ON/OFF. For continuous operation• Reset Button (resets to zero)• 6 keys: DAY, HOUR, MIN, TIME SET, PROGand MODE (Ranger 1)• 7 keys: DAY, HOUR, MIN, TIME SET, PROG,MODE and COUNTDOWN (Ranger 2 & 3)2. Electrical Specifications• Rated voltage 250V~/ current 6A (EN60669)mcurrent 13A (EN60730)• Timer accuracy to +/-2 sec per day at 25C• Operating temp: 0 to 50 degrees C• Uses 1 x AAA alkaline non-rechargeable battery(not included). Not suitable for use withrechargeable batteries• For continuous operation3. Contents:• Timer Module• 2x Main Bracket• 2x Bracket extension piece• 1x Angle Bracket (can be easily removed for your convenience)• Retaining screws (already fitted)+ 2 extra short screws• 2x extended switch/socket screws• 1x one-way connector terminal block• 1x adhesive pad• Instructions4. Battery Connection• Remove battery cover on front of appliance• Place 1 x AAA into compartment ensuring+ to right / - to left• Replace cover• NB: If battery is inserted incorrectly, wait30 seconds before replacing correctly.• By utilising a battery circuit your Select Rangertimer programme is not affected by a power failure.adehDAYTIMESETSPGMMOTU WE TH FR SA SUOFF AUTO ON RANDHOURPROGCOUNTDOWNMINMODEbcfg5. Keyboard definition• a. Day.• set day of week• toggle output inAUTO/RANDOM/COUNTDOWN MODE• b. Hour. Set current time and program time• c. Min. Set current time and program time,changes minutes in countdown mode• d. Time Set. Set the current time• e. Prog. Select and set program• f. Mode. Select the operation mode• g. Countdown. Activate the countdown timer modeOn immersion and professional models only• h. Reset1

6. Power Up• All segments will be ON for 2 secs afterbattery insertion• Default time: 00:00 Monday• All program timers are un-set i.e. —:—• Default operation mode : manual OFF• If battery is removed for any reason, wait30 seconds before re-insertionSPGMMO TU WE TH FR SA SU00:00OFF AUTO ONRAND7. Display Mode• Normal time display• Timer• Clock displays in day, hour and minute• Colon flashes at a rate of 1Hz• Clock updates every minute• Other• Indicator represents output is ON• Indicator represents output is OFFMOOFF00:00• Countdown timer displayOn immersion heater and professional models only(Ranger 2 & 3)• Timer displays in MINUTE only• Other• Indicator shows when the timer is settingand flashes when the timer is counting8. Setting Mode• Clock Setting Mode• Available in Manual ON, Manual Off andAUTO mode only• If setting in Summer Time, read section below• Press and continually hold key TIME SET to enterin clock setting mode• Colon will become solid• Press either HOUR MIN or DAY to set the clocktime and day• Hold key HOUR MIN or DAY for 2 sec to enter fastadvance (continuous turnover will commence)• Release key TIME SET will set the clock and exitthe clock setting mode• Clock second will be set to ZERO once HOUR,MIN or DAY is pressed• NB: Don’t forget the special Summer Time setting- see section below:PGM -- --• Summer Time Setting Mode• Available in Manual ON, Manual OFF andAUTO modes only• Press TIME SET and PROG simultaneously for3 seconds to set• ‘S’ indicator ON when activated• Clock advances one hour• If setting clock during Summer Time, set for onehour early, then advance time using theprocedure above• Winter Time, follow procedure above to returnclock to winter setting275SWE0:45AUTO

• Program Setting Mode1. Available in Manual ON, Manual OFF andAUTO modes only2. Press PROG to enter setting mode3. Prg1 will be shown:PGM -- --• Press TIME SET to toggle between countdowntimer and normal clock display• Press COUNTDOWN to exit countdown timer andchange to return to auto mode754. There are up to 7 program modes5. ON and OFF are designated by the relevantsymbols6. —:— indicates there are no presets in place7. Press DAY to all days MON-SUN, MON-FRI,SAT-SUN, individual days, program clear andthen repeat8. Press HOUR, MIN to set the program time(fast advance as previous)9. Press PROG to Prg1 OFF’s program (or nextin sequence)10. To set remaining programs repeat from step 711. Press PROG again to advance the programnumber12. Press TIME SET to exit setting mode13. Auto return to clock if idle for 3 minsExample 1:To set ONExample 2:To set OFFMO TU WE TH FR SA SUPGM 1 06:30MO TU WE TH FR SA SUPGM 1 09:45• Countdown Timer Setting ModeOn immersion heater and professional models only(Ranger 2 & 3)• Press COUNTDOWN to enter mode• Press key MIN within 5 secs to set thecountdown timer• Clock shows 75 and cycles down in 15 minutesegments (75, 60, 45, 30, 15, 1, then back to 75)• Countdown timer will activate if no other key ispressed within 5 seconds indicator will flashduring countdown• Manual Off Mode• Press MODE to select MANUAL OFF mode• OFF indicator displayed• Normal clock display• All programs are ignored• Output is permanently OFF• Allows both Clock setting and Program setting• Auto Mode• Press MODE to select• AUTO indicator ON• Normal display clock• Press DAY to toggle output• Allows both Clock setting and Program setting• Program output control is activated• NB If there are program time overlapping, thehigher program number has the highest priority.PROG OFF always has priority over PROG ON• Manual ON Mode• Press MODE to select• ON indicator displayed• Normal clock display• All programs are ignored• Output is permanently ON• Allows both Clock setting and Program setting• Random ModeOn security lighting and professional models only• Press MODE to select• RAND indicator ON• Normal clock display• All programs are ignored• Clock setting and Program setting is not possible• Random output control is activated• Frequency: 4-12 times per day• ON period: 5-60 minutes• Output is ON when activated3

WARNING:DISCONNECT MAINS POWERPRIOR TO INSTALLATIONFITTING INSTRUCTIONSThe Select Ranger comes complete with a universalbracket which will allow you to fit it to single or twinswitches, also single or twin socket outlets(switched/unswitched). N.B. The Select Rangershould only be fitted to flat surfaces.The Select Ranger can be fitted to the left or right ofthe switch or socket outlet. The Select Ranger is forFLUSH mounting only. Most domestic sockets andswitches are flush mounted.Supplied already assembled for attachment to theright hand side of the switch/socket, it is easilyconverted for left hand use.To convert the module: 11. Remove the two screwsin the backof the bracket.2. Remove the module2from the brackethousing.3. Turn bracket through180 degrees so that thelegs are pointing inthe opposite direction.4. Replace the moduleinto the bracket3housing, insertingthe two wires from themodule throughthe hole in thebracket housing.45. Replace the two retainingscrews through the backof the bracket housing intothe screw holes in themodule and tighten.IMPORTANTWhen fitting the Select Ranger to alight switch it should be protectedby an in-line fuse. However, as longas your premises are fitted witha fuse box or consumer unit,no additional fuse is required.5IMPORTANT - It is recommended that you programthe timer before attaching the module to the switch/socket.See programming instructions.A LIGHT SWITCHNot Suitable for 2 Way Switches*When connecting to a two gang switch (2 switcheson one plate) attach your Select Ranger to oneswitch only.1. After switching off the mains, remove the twoscrews that hold the switch to the wall.2. Pull the switch gently away from the wall.DO NOT REMOVE ANY WIRES.3. Place the module and bracket housing over theopen switch box.4. Loosen screw to mains input (in the back of theswitch) without removing any wires.5. Insert the chosen module live wire into the inputand tighten screw to secure.6. Put the other module wire into the switch output.Follow steps 4 and 5 to complete the procedure.7. Ensure all wires are secure in relevant ports.8. Assemble the rest of the bracket (see below) andalign with screw holes in the switch box.9. A double-sided sticky pad is provided to securethe bracket to the wall.10. Position the switch plate over the bracket aligningthe screw holes. Using the extended screwsprovided, secure the whole assembly to the wall.11. When the assembly is fully secure you canswitch on the mains.12. The Select Ranger is now ready for use.* A 2 Way switch is defined as being one of two light switcheswhich operate the same light from different locations.LIGHT SWITCHASSEMBLY4

5WARNING: DISCONNECT MAINS POWERPRIOR TO INSTALLATIONB IMMERSION HEATER SWITCH (Ranger 2)For immersion heater follow instructionsfor 13 amp sockets.C 13 AMP SOCKETSSingle/Twin/Switched/UnswitchedNB. For the timer module to operate effectively onyour 13 amp socket, it needs to be fitted differentlyto the module being attached to a light switch.1. After switching off the mains, remove the twoscrews holding the socket front plate to the wall.2. Pull the front plate gently away from the wall.DO NOT REMOVE ANY WIRES YET.3. Place the module and bracket over the opensocket. Identify the LIVE WIRE on the back of thesocket and undo the screw holding it in place.4. Using the connector provided join the LIVE WIREto the chosen module live wire (see diagrambelow). Undo screws, place live wire in one endand module wire in the other and tighten screws.LIVE WIREto socket5. Insert the other module wire into the LIVE terminalon the back of the socket and tighten the screw.6. Ensure that all wires are secure.7. Assemble the rest of the bracket and align with thescrew holes in the socket box.8. Use the double-sided sticky pad provided tosecure the bracket to the wall.9. Position the socket front plate over the bracketaligning the screw holes. Using the extendedscrews provided secure the whole assembly tothe wall.10. Switch on the mains.11. The Select Rangeris now ready foruse.12. For the socket tooperate normallyensure that theDOUBLE SOCKETASSEMBLYLIVE WIRE toTimer Moduletimer module is inthe ON mode.SINGLE SOCKETASSEMBLY13. When wishing to put thetimer programme intoOPERATION mode andensure that the timermodule is in AUTOmode and leave thesocket switch(es) inthe ON position.D ANGLE BRACKETThis bracket has been provided to give an improvedviewing angle (particularly useful when attaching themodule to low mounted sockets).To fit the angle bracket, remove the module from themain bracket (see page 4). Place the angle bracketover the main bracket, ensuring that the lips are fittedover the main bracket. Replace module as before(see page 4).E DIMMER SWITCH One Way onlyOPTION 1 - Fit as if to a normal light switch.When operating the light through your Select Rangerthe light will come on at full intensity. The dimmerswitch will operate normally.OPTION 2 - Fit as if to a socket. This will allow you toadjust the setting on the dimmer.NOTE: (Option 2 only) For the dimmer switch to operatenormally the Select Ranger must be in the ‘ON’mode. To operate the lights with the timedprogrammes, the Select Ranger must be in the‘AUTO’ mode with the dimmer switch on andadjusted to the correct settingNB: NOT SUITABLE FOR FITTING TO SURFACEMOUNTED SWITCHES OR SOCKETS.Surface mounted refers to switchesor sockets which are mounted on apattress (base box) affixed to a wall.As with most industrial/commercialsockets. See diagram.FAULT FINDING1. If the LCD fails to come on, check that the battery isfitted correctly.2. If the module fails to operate the timer programme,check for low battery and replace if necessary.3. If the LCD locks in one position, press the RESETbutton then follow the setting/programming instructions.IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY OF THESE FITTING INSTRUCTIONS, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.