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 Table of Contents
1. Multi-functional Timer Relay description.................................................................................................................... 3
2. Timer’s wiring diagram ............................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Connecting 5amp timer ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Converting the positive output to sink (negative) with an adapter (optional). .................................................... 6
3. Understanding Timer Delay Relay Function. ............................................................................................................... 6
4. Timer function table with charts................................................................................................................................. 7
5. Timer trigger..............................................................................................................................................................19
5.1 Timer trigger operation with charts. ..................................................................................................................19
5.2 Example of trigger setup. ...................................................................................................................................20
5.3 Timer trigger configuration table. ......................................................................................................................21
6. Timer Output mode ...................................................................................................................................................22
7. Timer Output type .....................................................................................................................................................22
8. Timer programming...................................................................................................................................................23
9. Time programming modes. .......................................................................................................................................27
10. Resetting Timer to the factory settings. .................................................................................................................27
11. Programming Function 31 .....................................................................................................................................28
12. Programming Function 33 .....................................................................................................................................28
13. Low Power Mode...................................................................................................................................................29
14. Timer application examples ...................................................................................................................................29
14.1 Extend current capacity be adding an external relay..........................................................................................29
14.2 Extend current capacity be adding an external relay..........................................................................................30
15. Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................31
15.1 Timer configuration button board......................................................................................................................31
16. Reusable quick connectors. ................................................................................................................................31
17. YouTube Videos .....................................................................................................................................................32
18. Older Manuals .......................................................................................................................................................32

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 1. Multi-functional Timer Relay description

The multi-functional Timer delay module is a revolutionary circuit with many

commonly used timer delay functions. It is perfect for many applications from
hobby to industrial controls. The timer has more than thirty different timing
functions with the optional ability to trigger them by application of input voltage to
the trigger wire. Dry contacts can be used as well. The timer can be used for
hundreds of various applications from delaying power to the circuit, supplying
power in cycling fashion, or creating a self-latching timed circuit. The timer is easy
to connect and configure. All the configurations are permanently saved into the
internal flash memory. The timer works with 3V to 28V supply voltage and can
handle up to 5amp/10amp of current (depending on the model). This makes the
timer applicable to a variety of applications. The timer’s maximum current can be
extended with the use of the external relay. The timer can run in Low Power mode
which is suitable for battery-powered applications. A built-in fly-back diode allows
for a direct connection of inductive loads.
Voltage range: 3-18 v – 5 amp version
6-28 v – 10amp version
Max current: 5amp or 10amp
Minimum time duration: 0.1 second
Maximum time duration: 400 days
Idle current consumption: 2.0 ma
0.3 ma (in LOW POWER mode)
Temperate rating -40C + 100C

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  Do not short timer’s output to the ground. It
would cause excessive current, possible device
overheating, and smoke.
 Do not exceed the timer’s current capacity.
 Do not reverse power supply polarity. It could
cause the timer’s internal components to fail
and overheat.
 Do not put a timer into a hot environment
causing it to exceed specified temperate
range working conditions.
 Do not disconnect the ground from the timer
while under power.

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 2. Timer’s wiring diagram
2.1 Connecting 5amp timer

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 2.2 Converting the positive output to sink (negative) with an adapter
(optional).

3. Understanding Timer Delay Relay Function.

Understanding all the time delay relay functions available in multifunctional timer can be an intimidating
task. During the circuit design with the timer relay and variety of timer configuration, questions such as
what initiates the timer delay functions, does the timing starts with the application of the power or trigger
signal, for how long output power should stay on, etc., could arise and must be answered.

The timer is simply a logic control circuit to control the output power based on the events. Typically, the
timer is initiated or triggered by one of two methods:
 Application of power voltage
 High or low trigger signal

The trigger signal can be one of the following:

 A control switch (dry contacts): limit switch, push-button, the float switch
 Voltage (power trigger): signal output from another device, power signal

To help understand the timer functionality let’s look at the common terminology used throughout this
manual.
 Input Voltage – power voltage applied to the timer. Depending on the selected function, the input
voltage will either initiate the timing event or power the timer to be ready to accept the trigger
signal.
 Trigger Signal – in certain timing functions, a trigger is used to initiate a timing event after the
input voltage has been applied. As noted above this trigger can either be a control switch (dry
contact switch) or a power trigger (voltage).
 Output – output voltage from the timer. The timing of the output voltage is controlled by the
selected timing event and trigger method.

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 Below (Figure 1) is a description of the timing functions. A timing chart shows the relationship between
Input Voltage, Trigger Signal, and Output. Note that Trigger Signal is optional for some of the timer
functions and mandatory for others. Before going through all the available functions look at the first one in
detail.

Figure 1.
# Function Operation Timing chart
1 ON DELAY Upon the application of
input voltage, the time
delay (t) begins. At the
end of the time delay (t),
the output is energized.
Input voltage must be
removed to reset the time
delay relay & de-energize
the output.

The timer function #1 is ON DELAY, it allows to supply power after some time (t). There are two timing
charts, one without a trigger and one with a trigger. Trigger selection can be done during timer
configuration. Let’s look at the first chart where the timer is triggered by the supplied input voltage. Once
power is supplied to the timer, the time delay (t) begins, at the end of the time delay (t) output is energized
and stays on until power to the timer is removed. Removal of the power resets the timer circuit and the timer
is ready for another cycle. The second chart is applicable when a trigger option is selected. In this particular
case, the trigger on High (positive) voltage is selected. More on trigger options can be found later in the
manual. Upon application of power, the timer is ready to accept the trigger signal. When the trigger is
applied, the time delay (t) begins. At the end of the time delay (t) output is energized and stays on until
power to the timer is removed. Another application of the trigger during time delay (t) or the output
energized period, does not affect the timer function. Only the first application of the trigger matters.

4. Timer function table with charts

(Note that function number # will be used during timer configuration.)

Figure 2.
# Function Operation Timing chart
1 ON DELAY Upon the application of
input voltage, the time
delay (t) begins. At the end
of the time delay (t), the
output is energized. Input
voltage must be removed to
reset the time delay relay
and de-energize the output.

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 # Function Operation Timing chart
2 INTERVAL ON Upon application of input
voltage, the output is
energized and the time
delay (t) begins. At the end
of the time delay (t), the
output is de-energized.
Input voltage must be
removed to reset the time
delay relay.

3 FLASHER Upon application of

(On First) voltage, the output is
energized and the time
delay (t) begins. At the end
of the time delay (t), the
output is de-energized and
remains in that condition
for the time delay (t). At
the end of the time delay
(t), the output is energized
and the sequence repeats
until input voltage is
removed.
4 FLASHER Upon application of input
(Off First) voltage, the time delay (t)
begins. At the end of the
time delay (t), the output is
energized and remains in
that condition for the time
delay (t). At the end of the
time delay (t), the output is
de-energized and the
sequence repeats until input
voltage is removed.
5 REPEAT Upon application of input
CYCLE voltage, the output is
(On 1st) energized and the time
delay (t1) begins. At the
end of the time delay (t1),
the output is de-energized
and remains in that
condition for the time delay
(t2). At the end of this time
delay, the output is
energized and the sequence
repeats until input voltage
is removed.

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 # Function Operation Timing chart
6 REPEAT Upon application of input
CYCLE voltage, the time delay (t1)
(Off 1st) begins. At the end of the
time delay (t1), the output
is energized and remains in
that condition for the time
delay (t2). At the end of
this time delay, the output
is de-energized and the
sequence repeats until input
voltage is removed.
7 DELAYED Upon application of input
INTERVAL voltage, the time delay (t)
Single Cycle begins. At the end of the
time delay (t1), the output
is energized and remains in
that condition for the time
delay (t2). At the end of
this time delay (t2), the
output is de-energized.
Input voltage must be
removed to reset the time
delay relay.
8 TIMED Upon application of
FLASHER voltage, time delay (t2)
(On First) begins and the output is
energized for the time
delay (t1). At the end of the
time delay (t1), the output
is de-energized and remains
in that condition for the
time delay (t1). At the end
of the time delay (t1), the
output is energized and the
sequence repeats until time
delay (t2) is completed.
9 TIMED Upon application of
FLASHER voltage, time delay (t2)
(Off First) begins and the initial time
delay (t1) starts. At the end
of the time delay (t1), the
output is energized and
remains in that condition
for the time delay (t1). At
the end of the time delay
(t1), the output is de-
energized and the sequence
repeats until time delay (t2)
is completed.

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 # Function Operation Timing chart
10 ON/OFF Upon application of input
DELAY voltage, the timer relay is
ready to accept a trigger.
When the trigger is applied,
the time delay (t1) begins.
At the end of the time delay
(t1), the output is
energized. When the trigger
is removed, the output
remains energized for the
time delay (t2). At the end
of the time delay (t2), the
output is de-energized and
the time delay relay is
ready to accept another
trigger. If the trigger is
removed during the time
delay period (t1), the output
will remain de-energized
and the time delay (t1) will
reset. If the trigger is re-
applied during the time
delay period (t2), the output
will remain energized and
the time delay (t2) will
reset.
11 TRIGGERED Upon application of input
ON DELAY voltage, the timer relay is
ready to accept a trigger.
When the trigger is applied,
the time delay (t) begins.
At the end of the time delay
(t), the output is energized
and remains in that
condition as long as either
the trigger is applied or the
input voltage remains. If
the trigger is removed
during the time delay (t),
the output remains de-
energized and the time
delay (t) is reset.

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 # Function Operation Timing chart
12 OFF DELAY Upon application of input
voltage, the timer relay is
ready to accept a trigger.
When the trigger is applied,
the output is energized.
Upon removal of the
trigger, the time delay (t)
begins. At the end of the
time delay (t), the output is
de-energized. Any
application of the trigger
during the time delay will
reset the time delay (t) and
the output remains
energized.
13 SINGLE-SHOT Upon application of input
WITH TIME voltage, the timer relay is
RESET ready to accept a trigger.
When the trigger is applied,
the output is energized and
timer delay (t) begins. Any
application of the trigger
during the time delay will
reset the time delay (t) and
the output remains
energized.
14 SINGLE-SHOT Upon application of input
voltage, the timer relay is
ready to accept a trigger.
When the trigger is applied,
the output is energized and
the time delay (t) begins.
During the time delay (t),
the trigger is ignored. At
the end of the time delay
(t), the output is de-
energized and the time
delay is ready to accept
another trigger.

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 # Function Operation Timing chart
15 TRIGGERED Upon application of input
DELAY voltage, the timer relay is
INTERVAL ready to accept the trigger.
Single Cycle When the trigger is applied,
the time delay (t1) begins.
At the end of the time delay
(t1), the output is energized
and remains in that
condition for the time delay
(t2). At the end of the time
delay (t2), the output is de-
energized and the relay is
ready to accept another
trigger. During both time
delay (t1) and time delay
(t2), the trigger is ignored.
16 INTERVAL ON Upon application of input
WITH OFF voltage, the timer relay is
TRIGGER ready to accept the trigger.
When the trigger is applied,
the output is energized and
the time delay (t) begins.
At the end of the time delay
(t), the output is de-
energized. Application of
trigger during time delay (t)
will cause time delay (t) to
expire and output is de-
energized.
17 INTERVAL ON Upon application of input
TRIGGER voltage, the timer relay is
CONTROLLED ready to accept the trigger.
When the trigger is applied,
the output is energized and
the time delay (t) begins.
At the end of the time delay
(t), the output is de-
energized. Removal of the
trigger during time delay (t)
will cause time delay (t) to
expire and output is de-
energized.

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 # Function Operation Timing chart
18 FREEFORM Upon application of
ONE TIME voltage, the time delay
(Up to 100 begins and the freeform
configuration pattern programmed by the
points) user is executed. When the
pattern is completed it can
be retriggered again.

19 FREEFORM Upon application of

REPEATED voltage, the time delay
(Up to 100 begins and the freeform
configuration pattern cycle programmed
points) by the user is executed.
Once started the cycle will
be repeated over and over.

20 CANCELED Upon application of input

INTERVAL voltage, the output is
energized and the time
delay (t) begins. At the end
of the time delay (t), the
output is de-energized. If
the trigger is applied during
the time delay (t) the output
is de-energized and the
delay canceled. Input
voltage must be removed to
reset the time delay relay.
21 SINGLE SHOT Upon application of input
TIME RESET voltage, the timer is ready
HOLD ON to accept a trigger. When
TRIGGER the trigger is applied, the
output is energized and
timer delay (t) begins. Any
application of the trigger
during the time delay will
reset the time delay (t) and
the output remains
energized. If the trigger still
applied after the delay (t)
the output remains
energized until the trigger
is removed.

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 # Function Operation Timing chart
22 FOLLOW Upon application of input
voltage, the timer relay is
ready to accept a trigger.
When the trigger is applied,
the output is energized and
continued to be energized
until the trigger is removed.
When the trigger is
removed the output is de-
energized.
23 BUTTON Upon application of input
INTERFACE voltage, the timer relay is
WITH ready to accept trigger
TIMEOUT input. With short (< 1sec)
application of trigger, the
output is energized for the
time delay (t). The second
application of the trigger
will de-energize the output.
With long (>1sec)
application of trigger, the
output is energized and
held energized until the
trigger is removed.
24 BUTTON Upon application of input
INTERFACE voltage, the timer relay is
ready to accept trigger
input. With short (<1sec)
application of trigger, the
output is energized. The
second application of the
trigger will de-energize the
output. With long (>1sec)
application of trigger, the
output is energized and
held energized until the
trigger is removed.
25 OUTPUT ON Upon application of input
TRIGGER voltage, the timer relay is
CHANGE ready to accept trigger
input. When the trigger is
applied the output is
energized for the time
delay (t1). The release of
the trigger also energizes
the output for time (t2)

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 # Function Operation Timing chart
26 BUTTON Upon application of input
INTERFACE voltage, the timer relay is
WITH ready to accept trigger
TIMEOUT input. With short (< t2)
application of trigger the
output is energized for the
time delay (t1). The second
application of the trigger
will de-energize the output.
With long (>t2) application
of trigger, the output is
energized and held
energized until the trigger
is removed.
27 BUTTON Upon application of input
INTERFACE voltage, the timer relay is
ready to accept trigger
input. With short (<t2)
application of trigger, the
output is energized. The
second application of the
trigger will de-energize the
output. With long (>t2)
application of trigger, the
output is energized and
held energized until the
trigger is removed.
28 FUNCTION 28 Upon application of input
voltage, the timer relay is
ready to accept trigger
input. With short (< t2)
application of trigger the
output is energized for the
time delay (t1). The second
application of the trigger
will reset delay (t1). With
long (>t2) application of
trigger, the output is
energized and held
energized until the trigger
is removed. With long
(>t2) application of trigger
during the active output,
the timeout is canceled and
output stays energized until
the trigger is removed.

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 # Function Operation Timing chart
29 INTERVAL Upon application of input
WITH voltage, the timer relay is
LOCKOUT ready to accept the trigger.
Single Cycle
When the trigger is applied
the output is energized and
the time delay (t1) begins.
At the end of the time delay
(t1), the output is de-
energized and remains in
that condition for the time
delay (t2). During both
time delay (t1) and time
delay (t2), the trigger is
ignored.
30 POWER Timer operation is intended
INDEPENDENT as a countdown timer. The
TIMER countdown stops when
power is removed but
continues when power is
reapplied. To run the timer
in this mode first configure
timer time, function and
trigger. Activating trigger
for > 5 secs resets the timer
and countdown starts.
When the sum of the time
is greater than the preset
time the output becomes
active. Activating trigger
for > 5 secs resets the
countdown.
31 REPEAT The function is similar to
RANDOM Function #5 (Repeat cycle).
CYCLE The duration of the first
active phase of the cycle is
randomly calculated with
the range set between t1
and t2. The passive phase is
between t3 and t4. Note:
programming steps have an
extra configuration for t3
and t4.Program the
function first and then
repeat the programming,
configuring the required
timing. See section
Programming Function 31.

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 # Function Operation Timing chart
32 FOLLOW Upon application of input
WITH INITIAL voltage, the output is
ON energized and the time
delay (t) begins. At the end
of the time delay (t), the
output follows the trigger
level. When the trigger is
applied, the output is
energized and continued to
be energized until the
trigger is removed. When
the trigger is removed the
output is de-energized.
33 COUNTER Upon application of input
voltage, the timer is ready
to accept the trigger. Once
the trigger is detected
preset amount of cycles (n)
the output is activated for
the duration (t). The trigger
is ignored during the active
output. At the end of the
time delay (t1), the timer is
ready to accept the trigger.
Note: programming steps
have an extra configuration
for n1.Program the
function first and then
repeat the programming,
configuring the required
counter (n1). See section
Programming Function 33.
34 DELAY ON Upon application of input
WITH voltage, the timer relay is
TIMEOUT ready to accept a trigger.
When the trigger is applied,
the time delay (t1) begins.
At the end of the time delay
(t1), the output is
energized. The output
remains energized for
period of t2 unless trigger
is removed. If trigger is
removed the output de-
energized and cycle ends.

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 # Function Operation Timing chart
35 OFF DELAY Upon application of input
WITH voltage, the output is
INITIALIZATI energized for t2. The timer
ON relay is ready to accept a
trigger. When the trigger is
applied, the output is
energized. Upon removal
of the trigger, the time
delay (t) begins. At the end
of the time delay (t), the
output is de-energized. Any
application of the trigger
during the time delay will
reset the time delay (t) and
the output remains
energized.
If none of the above
patterns meet your
requirements please contact
us as we might be able to
include it in the next
software revision.

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 5. Timer trigger.
As described above timer is initiated or triggered by one of two methods:
 Application of power voltage
 High or low trigger signal

The trigger signal can be one of the following:

 A control switch (dry contacts): limit switch, push-button, or float switch
 Voltage (power trigger): signal output from another device, power signal

5.1 Timer trigger operation with charts.

Figure 3.
High trigger Upon application of
power the time delay
relay is ready to
accept the trigger.
The transition of the
voltage on the trigger
wire from low* to
high** will trigger
the start of the time
delay (t).

Low trigger Upon application of

power the time delay
relay is ready to
accept the trigger.
The transition of the
voltage on the trigger
wire from high** to
low* will trigger the
start of the time delay
(t).

*Low trigger voltage is considered to be less than < 0.5v and should be as close to 0v as possible. **High
trigger voltage is greater than >0.8v and could be as high as the input voltage.

To use trigger input with dry contact (like switch or button), trigger wire would need to be ‘pulled’ to either
High or Low voltage. Timer configuration allows for trigger wire to be set to either be pulled to High, where
a small current is applied to keep the wire at High voltage, or grounded keeping the trigger wire at Low
voltage. The following table demonstrates when to configure trigger wire pull to High or to Low.

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 5.2 Example of trigger setup.
Figure 4.
Trigger pull Description Wiring diagram and trigger chart
configuration
Trigger The trigger is set to be pulled to
Low. Upon button or switch
pulled to engagement the trigger voltage
Low jumps to High (positive
voltage).

The trigger could also be a

positive voltage from the
external source applied to the
trigger wire.

Note: event could be triggered

either by applying or removing
power.

The shown Pull-down resistor is

built into the timer and does not
need to be connected externally.

Trigger The trigger is set to be pulled to

High. Upon button or switch
pulled to engagement the trigger voltage
High jumps to Low (grounded).
(preferred) The trigger could also be the
Ground applied to the trigger
wire.

Note: event could be triggered

either by applying or removing
ground.

The shown Pull-up resistor is

built into the timer and does not
need to be connected externally.

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 5.3 Timer trigger configuration table.
(Note that timer trigger function number # will be used during timer configuration.)

Figure 5.
Trigger configuration Trigger Active Description
pull Trigger
* ** See notes below

1 Trigger is disabled
2 6 10 Low High For dry contacts between trigger wire and positive.
3 7 11 Low Low For a case where the voltage is applied to a trigger.
4 8 12 High Low For dry contacts between trigger wire and ground.
5 9 13 High High For a case where the ground is applied to the trigger.

* Trigger functions ensure the trigger transition from inactive to activate state upon startup.
**Trigger acts as an enable/disable switch. Applies to function: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 18 and 19.

Example of the Trigger set to 2 vs 10 with Function 3. Trigger set to 2 will

trigger the cycle. Trigger set to 10 will enable and disable the function

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 6. Timer Output mode
Timer output mode allows the user to set either instant output, where the output comes on and goes off
instantly, or gradual increase/decrease, where the output is PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) controlled and
ramps up to 100% duty in about 4 seconds. The gradual output is great for the lighting system to gradually
increase and dim the lights.

The timer is preconfigured with the instant output. To change output mode please follow the below
programming steps.

7. Timer Output type

In some circumstances, it is required to supply reversed output to the load, so instead of supplying power to
the load during the time delay (t), the output is de-energized.
The following diagram shows a sample timer operation with normal and reversed output.

The timer is preconfigured with normal output. To reverse output please follow the below programming
steps.

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 8. Timer programming
It is critical to understand the programming sequence to program the timer and to
avoid hours of frustration!!!. The programming starts with first putting the timer into the
programming mode. Then setting TIMING in the programming menu #1. After the TIMING
(t1 and t2) are set and confirmed the timer advances to programming menu #2 to set
FUNCTION and TRIGGER. Then advance to programming menu #3 and so on.

Steps:
 Enter into the programming mode by grounding WHITE/GREEN and supply power. Unground the
wires.

 Step #1, Set the time t1 by grounding the WHITE wire for the desired period. Set t2 by grounding
the GREEN wire.

 Advance to Step #2 by grounding WHITE/GREEN together once again. (Grounding both wires
together is what signals to the timer to advance to the next configuration step).
 Select the desired function number by grounding the WHITE wire X number of times corresponding
to the function number. Ground GREEN to configure the desired trigger mode.

 Advance to Step #3 by grounding WHITE/GREEN once again.

 Select INSTANT or GRADUAL output by grounding WHITE or GREEN wire.

 Advance to Step #4 by grounding WHITE/GREEN once again.

 Select NORMAL or REVERSED output by grounding WHITE or GREEN wire.

 Advance to Step #5 by grounding WHITE/GREEN once again.

 Select NORMAL or HMS programming mode by grounding WHITE or GREEN wire.

 Advance to Step #6 by grounding WHITE/GREEN once again.

 Select LOW POWER mode by grounding WHITE or GREEN wire.

 Remove the power.

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 The sequence of programming menus (steps). At each step use White and
Green wires to adjust the configuration parameters.

Here are steps to configure the timer to Function 12 and Trigger 2, t1 – 10 seconds. (Short version)

1. Press and hold W+G wires to the ground or push buttons 1+2, then turn the power on.
2. Release W+G.
3. W to ground for 10 seconds.
4. W+G to ground.
5. W to ground 12 times
6. G to ground 2 times.
7. Remove power and test.

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 Here are sample configuration steps (Long version).

1. Connect timer as specified in the following diagram.

2. Red wire connected to a power source, Black to ground, and Yellow to output. White and Green are
configuration wires and are used to configure the timer. Configuration wires can be connected to buttons
for ease of programming, but it is not necessary, especially if the timer is going to be configured only
once. Blue wire is a trigger wire. Isolate trigger wire with electrical tape if the trigger option is not used.
3. Select the appropriate timer function from Figure 2 for your project and note the function number.
4. Skip this step if the trigger is not used. Select the appropriate timer trigger configuration function from
Figure 5 and note the trigger number.
5. Go into the programming mode by connecting both configuration wires (White and Green) to the
ground and then supply power to the timer. Disconnect configuration wires from the ground after 1
second. Power to the load will turn on for 3 seconds, indicating the timer entered programming mode.
The timer is ready to be configured with a time delay (t1) and (t2).
6. To program time delay (t1), connect the configuration wire (White) to the ground (or push button #1 if
connected) and keep it connected to the ground for the time required delay (t1), then release. The timer
will supply power to the load when the configuration wire is connected to the ground. To program time
delay (t2) perform the same procedure with a Green configuration wire.
7. Once time delay has been programmed advance to the timer’s function and trigger configurations.
Connect both configuration wires (White and Green) to the ground for 1 sec. Power to the load will
turn on for 3 seconds.
8. To program the timer’s function, you need to know the function number from Figure2. Use the
configuration wire (White), connect it to the ground, and disconnect the number of times equal to the
selected function number. If you connected the button to configuration wires push button #1 the number
of times equal to the selected function number. If you are unsure or need to repeat the steps, disconnect
power from the timer, and start with step 5.
9. If the trigger option is not used you can skip this step. To program a timer trigger you need to know the
trigger configuration number Figure5. Use the configuration wire (Green), short it to the ground, and
disconnect the number of times equal to the selected trigger configuration number. If you connected the
button to configuration wires then push button #2 the number of times equal to the selected trigger
number. If you are unsure or need to repeat the steps, disconnect power from the timer, and start with
step 5.
10. Once the timer function and trigger have been programmed move to the timer output configuration.
Connect both configuration wires (White and Green) to the ground for 1 sec. Power to the load will
turn on for 3 seconds.

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 11. Connect and disconnect (White) configuration wire to the ground to configure instant output mode or
use (Green) wire to select a gradual increase/decrease PWM output. The Instant output is programmed
from the factory.
12. Once the timer output mode has been programmed move to the time output type configuration. Connect
both configuration wires (White and Green) to the ground for 1 sec. Power to the load will turn on for 3
seconds.
13. Connect and disconnect (White) configuration wire to the ground to configure normal output type or use
(Green) wire to select reversed output.
14. Once timer output mode has been programmed move to the time programming mode configuration.
Connect both configuration wires (White and Green) to the ground for 1 sec. Power to the load will
turn on for 3 seconds.
15. Connect and disconnect (White) configuration wire to the ground to configure normal programming
mode or use (Green) wire to set hours/minutes/seconds programming mode. Connect both configuration
wires (White and Green) to the ground for 1 sec. Power to the load will turn on for 3 seconds.
16. Connect and disconnect (White) configuration wire to the ground to enable low power or use (Green)
wire to select disable it.
17. Disconnect power from the timer. Isolate configuration wires with tape (if buttons are not used) .

***Tip: Once timer function, trigger and output are configured they do not have to be changed
or reset. If only timer t1 and t2 need to be changed then put the timer into the programming
mode, set t1 and/or t2, and disconnect power. The timer will retain the prior configured timer
function, trigger, output, programming mode, and low power settings.

Below are sample timer configuration steps. (Time function set to #2, Trigger configuration set to #4, time
delay (t) set to 5 seconds) with assumption configuration wires (White and Green) are connected to the
buttons:

1. Push and hold buttons #1 and #2.

2. Supply power to the timer, release buttons #1 and #2. (Power to the load will turn on for 3 seconds.)
3. Push button #1, hold for five seconds and release. (Time delay ‘ t1‘ is now set.)
4. Push button #1 and #2 together and release. (Power to the load will turn on for 3 seconds.)
5. Push button #1 and release two times. (Time function is now set to# 2 )
6. Push button #2 and release four times. (Trigger configuration is now set to #4 )
7. Disconnect power.

*If buttons are not used then connect the White wire to the ground instead of button #1 and connect the Green
wire to the ground instead of button #2. Once the configuration is done isolate configuration wires with
electrical tape.

Programming Tips (watch our YouTube tips and tricks video) :

 Timer programming YouTube Videos can be found HERE.
 Program short (a couple of seconds) time duration to test the timer functionality and configuration steps.
 Once the functionality is verified update the time t1/t2 without changing the timer function
configuration.
 Timer duration t1/t2 can be updated independently from the function and trigger. Just perform steps 1
through 3 in the above procedure skipping steps 4,5 and 6.
 The timer function also can be changed without resetting time delay. Perform above configuration steps
1 through 7 skipping step 3.

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 9. Time programming modes.
Time duration can either be programmed in normal (duration) mode or hours/minutes/seconds. In the
normal mode, you will be programming time by grounding one of the configuration wires for the exact
interval you want the timer to repeat. Timer learns for how long the wire was grounded and stores the
duration in the internal memory. This mode is great for a short and medium duration. For longer duration,
the timer can be switched to the hours/minutes/seconds mode where the time is set by setting hours,
minutes, and second. Time is set by configuring the following six parameters:

Watch the YouTube video on how to set the timer in hours/minutes/seconds mode.

To use the HMS mode you first need to set TIME PROGRAMMING MODE to use HMS mode, then turn
off the timer and restart the programming. During the next programming cycle, you would use configuration
wire to set the time in hours/minutes/seconds. First, go into programming mode, then use the white wire and
touch the ground wire the number of times equal to the number of 1/30 seconds you need. For example,
touch the white wire to the ground ten times if you want to set seconds to 1/3 sec. Then touch the white wire
to the ground again and hold until you see output rapidly cycles multiple times. It confirms the saving of the
1/30 seconds and goes to the next parameter which is seconds, set amount of seconds in the same fashion,
and again hold the wire to the ground to confirm. Continue to other parameters shown in the table above.
Once the time is set continue with the normal programming sequence shown below.

10. Resetting Timer to the factory settings.

To reset the timer to the factory settings perform the following procedure:

 Connect WHITE/GREEN wires to the ground or push buttons #1 and #2.

 Supply power to the timer.
 When output comes on (LED ON) disconnect power while keeping WHITE/GREEN wires
connected to the ground.
 Repeat supply and disconnect of power five times.
 On the fifth time, the output will blink a couple of times.
 Disconnect WHITE/GREEN from the ground and wait until LED goes OFF.
 Disconnect power. The timer is reset to the default values.

Default Timer configuration after reset.

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 11. Programming Function 31
Programming Function #31 requires an additional configuration for t3 and t4. Follow the programming
steps above to configure all the parameters except t3 and t4. Then recycle power and start programming
procedure again. Now the timer detects function #31 has been set, you will be presented with the
additional programming step (2) shown below. Configure parameter t3 and t4.

12. Programming Function 33

Programming Function #33 requires an additional configuration for count (n1). Follow the programming
steps above and configure all the parameters except n1. Then recycle power and start programming
procedure again. Now the timer detects function #33 has been set and you will be presented with the
additional programming step (2) shown below. Configure parameter n1 by touch white wire to the
ground. Once n1 is configured, touch the white wire to the ground again and hold until you see output
rapidly cycles multiple times. Continue to the next steps by touching both white and green
simultaneously to the ground like standard programming.

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 13. Low Power Mode
The timer can be configured in Low Power mode which drops the idle current consumption to a much
lower value. This mode makes the timer suitable for battery operation. For example, if we take a 9V
battery with 500mah capacity we can calculate the duration the timer can run in idle mode.
500mah/0.3ma = 1666 hours. The timer’s Low Power mode is enabled by default. But several conditions
have to be met to have the lowest power draw:
1. The trigger should be configured to #2 (if used). The trigger voltage should be 0v for low power
consumption.
2. The output is at 0V.
3. The following Functions are enabled for Low Power mode: 2, 10, 12 - 18, 20 – 29.

Note: Due to internal power storage the timer will not reset with a brief power interruption. To reset
the timer in Low Power mode, the power outage should be more than 1sec.

14. Timer application examples

14.1 Extend current capacity be adding an external relay

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 14.2 Extend current capacity be adding an external relay

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 15. Accessories
15.1 Timer configuration button board
The Timer configuration button board is an optional accessory. It connects to the timer’s
configuration wires and simplifies timer programming. Two buttons are used to put the timer
into the programming mode and set timing, function, trigger, output, and related parameters.

16. Reusable quick connectors.

The premium quick reusable connectors are a great way to quickly assemble your circuit.
The only tool required is pliers. The connectors can also be reused if you decide to rearrange
the circuit. They come in four variations: H1, T1, H2, and T2

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 17. YouTube Videos

Multi-functional timer connection, programming, and troubleshooting

18. Older Manuals

Multi-functional timer V1 manual (2017)

Multi-functional timer V5 manual (2018)
Multi-functional timer V7 manual (2019)
Multi-functional timer V7 manual (2020)
Multi-functional timer V7.1 manual (2021)

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