HBN Digital Programmable Timer Socket Instruction Manual

1. Introduzione

Thank you for choosing the HBN Digital Programmable Timer Socket. This device is designed to automate the switching of electrical appliances, helping you save energy and enhance convenience. It features an LCD display, 8 configurable ON/OFF programs, and a random function for security. Please read this manual carefully before use to ensure proper operation and safety.

2. Istruzzioni di sicurità

• This timer socket is designed for indoor use only. Do not expose it to moisture, water, or extreme temperatures.
• Ensure the connected appliance's power consumption does not exceed the timer's maximum load capacity (16A / 3680W). Overloading can cause damage or fire.
• Ùn smuntate micca o pruvate micca di riparà u dispusitivu. Cunfidate tutta a manutenzione à persunale qualificatu.
• Mantene fora di a portata di i zitelli.
• Always insert the plug fully into the socket.
• Unplug the timer from the wall socket before cleaning. Clean only with a dry, soft cloth.

3. Produttu Finituview

Familiarize yourself with the components of your HBN Digital Programmable Timer Socket.

Figura 3.1: Fronte view of the timer socket, showing the LCD display, control buttons, and power outlet.

Figura 3.2: Torna view of the timer socket, displaying the model number BND-50/SG3-VC and electrical ratings.

Buttuni di cuntrollu:

Figura 3.3: Detailed view of the control buttons and LCD display.

• CLOCK: Used to set the current time and exit programming mode.
• PROG: Enters and cycles through the 8 ON/OFF programming settings.
• R (Random): Activates or deactivates the random switching function.
• RESET: Clears all settings and resets the timer to factory defaults.
• SETTIMANA: Selects the day(s) of the week for time and program settings.
• ORA: Adjusts the hour for time and program settings.
• MIN: Adjusts the minute for time and program settings.
• ON/AUTO/OFF: Manually switches the timer to ON, AUTO (programmed mode), or OFF.

Display LCD:

Figure 3.4: The LCD display shows current time, day, program status, and operating mode.

The LCD display provides clear information on the current time, day of the week, active program number, and the current operating mode (ON, AUTO, OFF).

4. Setup

4.1 Carica iniziale è reset

1. Plug the timer socket into a live wall outlet for at least 15-30 minutes to charge its internal battery. This battery retains settings during power outages.
2. After charging, use a pointed object (like a pen tip) to press the RESET button. This clears all previous settings and ensures a fresh start. The display will show '0:00'.

4.2 Impostazione di l'ora attuale

1. Appughjà è tene premutu CLOCK buttone.
2. Mentre tene CLOCK, appughjà u SETTIMANA button repeatedly to select the current day of the week (Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su).
3. Mentre tene CLOCK, appughjà u ORA button repeatedly to set the current hour.
4. Mentre tene CLOCK, appughjà u MIN button repeatedly to set the current minute.
5. Rilascia u CLOCK buttone. L'ora attuale hè avà impostata.

5. Operating Instructions

5.1 Prugrammazione di l'orari ON/OFF

The timer allows for up to 8 distinct ON/OFF programs. Each program consists of an ON time and an OFF time.

1. Press u PROG button once. The display will show '1 ON'.
2. Press SETTIMANA to select the desired day(s) for this program. Options include individual days, weekdays, weekends, or all days.
3. Press ORA per impostà l'ora di accensione desiderata.
4. Press MIN per impostà u minutu ON desideratu.
5. Press PROG again. The display will show '1 OFF'.
6. Repeat steps 2-4 to set the desired OFF time for program 1.
7. Press PROG again to move to '2 ON' and repeat the process for subsequent programs (up to 8).
8. Dopu avè cunfiguratu tutti i prugrammi desiderati, appughjà u buttone CLOCK buttone per sorte da a modalità di prugrammazione è vultà à a visualizazione di l'ora attuale.

5.2 Azionamentu manuale (ON/AUTO/OFF)

Press u ON/AUTO/OFF buttone per passà da i modi operativi:

• ON: The connected appliance is continuously ON, overriding all programs.
• AUTO: The timer operates according to the programmed ON/OFF times. This is the standard operating mode for automated control.
• OFF: The connected appliance is continuously OFF, overriding all programs.

5.3 Funzione Aleatoria

The random function provides a security feature by switching the connected appliance ON and OFF at irregular intervals (2 to 30 minutes delay) around the programmed times. This can simulate presence when you are away.

1. Per attivà, appughjà u buttone R button. An 'R' indicator will appear on the display.
2. Per disattivà, appughjà u buttone R button again. The 'R' indicator will disappear.

Figura 5.1: Esamples of versatile applications for the timer socket.

6. Mantenimentu

• Ensure the timer is unplugged from the power outlet before cleaning.
• Asciugate l'esternu cù un pannu dolce è asciuttu. Ùn aduprate micca detergenti liquidi o materiali abrasivi.
• Mantene u timer in un locu frescu è seccu quandu ùn hè micca in usu.

7. Risoluzione di prublemi

• A visualizazione hè in biancu: Ensure the timer is plugged into a live outlet. If it has been unplugged for an extended period, the internal battery may be depleted. Plug it in for 15-30 minutes to recharge.
• L'apparecchiu ùn s'accende/spegne micca cum'è prugrammatu:
  • Verificate s'ellu u timer hè in AUTO mode. If it's in ON or OFF mode, programs are overridden.
  • Verify that the programmed ON/OFF times and days are correct.
  • Assicuratevi chì l'ora attuale sia impostata currettamente.
  • Confirm the appliance itself is working and properly connected to the timer.
• Programs are lost after a power outage: The internal battery may not be fully charged or is at the end of its life. Ensure the timer is regularly plugged in to maintain battery charge.
• U cronometru ùn risponde micca: Press u RESET button with a pointed object to clear all settings and restart the device. Then, reprogram the time and desired schedules.

8. Specificazioni

Figure 8.1: Technical data and dimensions of the timer socket.

9. Garanzia è Support

HBN products are manufactured to high-quality standards. For warranty information or technical support, please refer to the documentation provided with your purchase or contact your retailer. Keep your proof of purchase for warranty claims.