TIMEGUARD ZV700N 7 Day Digital Light Switch with Optional Dusk Start Installation Guide

: August 9, 2024
: TIMEGUARD

Table of Contents

TIMEGUARD ZV700N 7 Day Digital Light Switch with Optional Dusk Start
Product Usage Instructions
Technical Specifications
Installation
Programming
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TIMEGUARD ZV700N 7 Day Digital Light Switch with Optional Dusk Start

Specifications

Model: ZV700N
Switch Rating
- Filament Lighting: 400W (Max)
- LED Lighting: 50W (Max)
Operating Voltage: 230V 50Hz
Not suitable for use with Discharge Lighting

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

Ensure mains supply is switched off and fuses are removed or circuit breaker is turned off.
Remove existing light switch and transfer wires to ZV700N following provided instructions.
Insert a 9V battery, press the reset button, and close the cover securely.

Programming

Set time and date using the buttons provided on the device.
Program ON/OFF times for different days of the week.
Review and adjust programs as needed.

Operating Mode
The device has a manual mode where the output can be controlled by the Adv button instead of programmed times.

Back Light
The unit comes with a 3-year guarantee as per terms and conditions.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if I experience problems with the device?
- A: Do not immediately return the unit to the store. Contact the Timeguard Customer Helpline at 020 8450 0515 or email helpline@timeguard.com for assistance.

Day Digital Light Switch with Optional
Dusk Start
Model: ZV700N

Installation & Operating Instructions

General Information
These instructions should be read carefully and retained for further reference and maintenance.

Safety

Before installation or maintenance, ensure the mains supply to the light switch is switched off and the circuit supply fuses are removed or the circuit breaker turned off.
It is recommended that a qualified electrician is consulted or used for the installation of this light switch and install in accordance with the current IEE wiring and Building Regulations.
Check that the total load on the circuit including when this light switch is fitted does not exceed the rating of the circuit cable, fuse or
circuit breaker.

Technical Specifications

230V AC 50 Hz
This light switch is of class II construction and must not be earthed
Switch Rating:
Filament Lighting: 400W (Max)
Fluorescent Lighting : 18 – 76W
LED Lighting : 50W (Max)

The LED switching capabilities of this product can be increased to 200W by the addition of the Timeguard ZV900 Automatic switch load controller – sold separately

Minimum Depth of Wall Box: 25mm
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C
Manual light switch, with the option of automatic timed control of lighting on a weekly basis
Dusk until timed OFF and random switching option
Automatic summer/winter change over
Replaceable 9V battery back-up
Press closed flap to override output
CE Compliant
Dimensions: H=85mm, W= 85mm, D=35mm

Note : Not suitable for use with Discharge Lighting

ZV700N – Flap Closed

ZV700N – Flap / Battery Compartment Open

Installation

Remove the existing light switch, and transfer the wires to the ZV700N according to the following instructions

If the switch is an ON/OFF type, the supply wire should be inserted into the live terminal (com), and the live out (L1) to the load terminal. Do not disturb any earth wires connected to the wall box terminal.
For 2 way switching, please refer to the following wiring diagrams:

Note: an additional connector block may be required.

Restore mains power. Insert 9V battery, press the reset button, then close the cover.
Retaining screw on the cover of the battery compartment must be fully closed then screwed fully in. The display will show “–:–”. Now the unit is ready for programming.
Reset must be pressed before commencing programming.

Programming

Time and Date

From first power up, the screen should show “– –:– –”
Press ‘Time’ and hold for 3 seconds. Whilst holding, the word hold will show.
Once in time program mode, the first option is day light saving (summer/winter changeover), on or off. The screen should show dS: Y, and using the ‘Adv’ and ‘Mode’ buttons changes it to dS: n.
Press ‘Time’ to adjust the year. The default year should show as 2009. Use ‘Adv’ or ‘Mode’ to change the year to the correct year.
Press ‘Time’ to ad just the month. The second nd two digits should blink
Use ‘Adv’ or ‘Mode’ to set the month.
Press ‘Time’ to set the day. The first two digits should blink.
Use ‘Adv’ or ‘Mode’ to set the day.
Press ‘Time’ to set the time.
The hour symbol should blink.
Use ‘Adv’ or ‘Mode’ to set the hour.
The hour is a 24hr clock.
Use ‘Time’ to move the blinking to the minutes.
Use ‘Adv’ or ‘Mode’ to set the minutes.
Press ‘Time’ to exit the Time/date entry, and return to the operating mode.
The display should now read;
Showing correct time/day of the week, and output status off.
During programming, when the ‘Adv’ or ‘Mode’ buttons are held down, the adjusted setting will scroll faster.
Holding down the ‘Time’ button for 3 seconds will exit the programming time/date mode. This can be done at any time during programming.

Programming ON/OFF Times

Press ‘Prog’ and hold for 3 seconds. Whilst holding, the word hold will show. The mode screen will show
Use ‘Adv’ or ‘Mode’ to change the program mode. This will scroll through the following programming options;
2 4 hour – Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su.
5 day – Mo Tu We Th Fr (2 day – Sa Su).
7 day – Mo.
Once the desired option is selected, press ‘Prog’ to move onto programming ON/OFF times. Display will show prog 1 on, and the hour cursor should be blinking (The example shown is for 5 + 2 program, as screen shows Mo Tu We Th Fr).
For the 24 hour mode, Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su will remain displayed during programming.
For 7 day different mode, the default will start with Mo, and when programming is complete for Mo, it will move on to Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su in turn until all are programmed.
Use ‘Adv’ or ‘Mode’ to set the time, using ‘Prog’ to change between hours and minutes.
Press ‘Prog’ to change to program 1
Use ‘Adv’, ‘Mode’ and ‘Prog’ to set the off time.
Press ‘Prog’ twice so that the on time for program 2 flashes. Scroll through program 2 on, program 2 off, press ‘Prog’ twice, program 3 on, program 3 off, press ‘Prog’ twice, program 4 on, program 4 off, press ‘Prog’ twice, program 5 ON, program 5 OFF, press ‘Prog’ twice, program 6 ON, program 6 OFF, adding in times as required.
At any stage, after programming an off time, if ‘Prog’ is pressed once, there is the option of changing to the next day, and skipping the remaining ON/OFF times.
Press ‘Prog’ to move to next programmed time mode (in example shown Sa Su).
Set ON/OFF times as before.
Once program 6 off has been set, press ‘Prog’ to exit program mode.
At any time during programming, if the ‘Prog’ button is held down for 3 seconds, the ZV700N will return to operating mode. The display will now show;
Where the time is correct, the day is correct, and the on /off indicator reflects the current program. The default mode when leaving programming is Auto, depicted by an A on the display.

Reviewing Programs

Press and hold ‘Prog’ until the programmed mode shows on the screen. This will show the mode the ZV700N was programmed in. It is possible at this stage to change this mode (say from 24 hr to 5+2) using ‘Adv’ or ‘Mode’, but this may blank any previously entered times. Press prog to confirm the mode you wish to change.
Use ‘Adv’ or ‘Mode’ to scroll to the day(s) that needs reviewing. Press ‘Prog’ to access the entered times, and change as per programming instructions.

Programming Across Midnight

To program across midnight, enter the start time of the last period (say 20:00), and then leave the end time blank (––:––).
Start the following days ON period at 00:00 and then enter the OFF time that is required. Note: For 24 hour setting the first ON period would be 00:00 for all 7 days.
When scrolling times in programming mode, either from 0 to 24 hours, or 00 to 59 minutes, there is the option of re-entering “––”.

Cancelling Programs

Programs can be cancelled by re-entering “––” instead of the hour and minutes.
Both ON times, and OFF times need to be blanked out.

Operating Mode

In operating mode, ‘Adv’ advances the program to the next change. If the output is off, it will change the output to on until the next programmed OFF period. If the output is on, it will turn it off until the next programmed ON period. The plastic flap presses on the ‘Adv’ button to turn the output on. Note: It is not necessary to open the flap.
The ZV700N has four operating modes. Pressing the mode button scrolls between modes; Auto mode (A): The output will be controlled by the programmed times. Photocell (P): This operates using the programmed ON/OFF times, but the output only switches on when the light level drops. The output will only come on if it is within a programmed on period. Random mode (R): This uses the programmed ON/OFF times. On a random basis, it can change the ON/OFF times programmed by up to 30 minutes earlier, or later than programmed.

Manual mode (M): In manual mode the output is controlled by the Adv button, no t the programmed times.

Back Light
The back light will turn on when any button is pressed. It will remain on for 30 seconds after the last button press