1. Вовед
The Intermatic EI500WC is a 7-day single-pole digital time switch designed for automated control of lights, fans, pumps, and other medium-duty loads. It offers up to 7 ON and 7 OFF operations per week, providing flexibility for energy savings, security, and convenience. This timer is compatible with incandescent, fluorescent, CFL, and LED lighting.
This manual provides detailed instructions for the safe installation, setup, programming, and maintenance of your EI500WC digital time switch.

Figure 1: Intermatic EI500WC Digital Time Switch installed in a standard wall plate.
2. Безбедносни мерки на претпазливост
Please read and understand all instructions before installing or operating this device. Failure to follow these instructions may result in electrical shock, fire, or serious injury.
- ПРЕДУПРЕДУВАЊЕ: Risk of Electric Shock. Disconnect power at the circuit breaker or fuse box before installation or servicing.
- Инсталацијата мора да ја изврши квалификуван електричар во согласност со сите локални и национални електрични прописи.
- Do not use this device with loads exceeding its specified electrical ratings.
- Осигурајте се дека сите жичени врски се безбедни и правилно изолирани.
- Овој уред е само за внатрешна употреба.
3. Содржина на пакетот
- Intermatic EI500WC 7-Day Digital Time Switch
- Wireични навртки
- Упатство за употреба (овој документ)
4. Производот завршиview
The EI500WC features a clear digital display and intuitive buttons for programming. The main ON and OFF buttons are visible on the front, while programming buttons are located behind a hinged cover.

Слика 2: Предна страна view of the EI500WC with the programming button cover open, showing CLK, DAY, PROG, RESET, HOUR, MIN, and MODE buttons.
5. Инструкции за инсталација
5.1. Потребни алатки
- Шрафцигер (Филипс и/или рамна глава)
- Стриптизери за жица
- Voltagд Тестер
- Електрична лента
5.2. Инструкции за поврзување
- Исклучете го напојувањето: Пронајдете го прекинувачот или осигурувачот што го контролира прекинувачот што го заменувате и исклучете го. Проверете дали напојувањето е исклучено со помош на волтаиченtagд тестер.
- Отстранете го стариот прекинувач: Внимателно отстранете ја постоечката ѕидна плоча и прекинувачот од електричната кутија.
- Идентификувајте ги жиците: The EI500WC requires a neutral wire. Identify the LINE (hot), LOAD, NEUTRAL, and GROUND wires in your electrical box. If a neutral wire is not present, consult a qualified electrician.
- Поврзете жици: Use the provided wire nuts to connect the EI500WC wires to your household wiring as shown in the diagram below.
- Black wire (LINE): Connect to the incoming hot wire from the circuit breaker.
- Red wire (LOAD): Connect to the wire going to the light fixture or appliance.
- White wire (NEUTRAL): Connect to the neutral wire (typically white) in the electrical box.
- Green wire (GROUND): Connect to the bare copper or green ground wire in the electrical box.

Figure 3: Wiring diagram for the EI500WC, showing connections for LINE (Black), LOAD (Red), NEUTRAL (White), and GROUND (Green).
5.3. Монтирање
- Carefully push the wired timer into the electrical box, ensuring wires are not pinched.
- Secure the timer to the electrical box using the mounting screws.
- Attach the wall plate (not included) over the timer.
- Враќање на напојувањето: Вклучете го напојувањето повторно на прекинувачот.
6. Почетно поставување
При првото вклучување или по исклучување на напојувањетоtage, the display may show '12:00 AM' and 'MO'. The internal battery maintains settings during brief power interruptions.
6.1. Поставување на тековното време и ден
- Open the hinged cover to access the programming buttons (refer to Figure 2).
- Притиснете го CLK копче. Приказот на времето ќе трепка.
- Притиснете го ЧАС button to set the current hour. Observe the AM/PM indicator.
- Притиснете го МИН копче за да ја поставите тековната минута.
- Притиснете го ДЕН button to set the current day of the week (MO, TU, WE, TH, FR, SA, SU).
- Притиснете CLK again to save the settings and exit time setting mode.
7. Работење и програмирање
The EI500WC allows for up to 7 ON and 7 OFF programming events per week. Each event can be set for a specific day or combination of days.
7.1. Setting ON/OFF Programs
- Отворете го капакот со шарки.
- Притиснете го ПРОГ button. The display will show '1 ON' and the time will flash.
- Притиснете ЧАС и МИН за да го поставите посакуваното време на вклучување за програмата 1.
- Притиснете ДЕН to select the day(s) for this program. Options include individual days, weekdays (MO TU WE TH FR), weekends (SA SU), or all days (MO TU WE TH FR SA SU).
- Притиснете ПРОГ again. The display will show '1 OFF' and the time will flash.
- Притиснете ЧАС и МИН за да го поставите посакуваното време на исклучување за програмата 1.
- Притиснете ДЕН to select the day(s) for this OFF program (should match the ON program days).
- Repeat steps 2-7 for additional ON/OFF programs (up to 7 pairs). To skip a program, press ПРОГ repeatedly until you reach the desired program number or exit programming mode.
- Притиснете CLK to exit programming mode and return to normal operation.
7.2. Random Mode
The random mode feature varies the ON/OFF schedule by a few minutes, providing a 'lived-in' appearance for enhanced security.
- To activate Random Mode: Press the РЕЖИМ button until 'RDM' appears on the display.
- To deactivate Random Mode: Press the РЕЖИМ button until 'RDM' disappears.
7.3. Рачно отфрлање
You can manually turn the connected load ON or OFF at any time without affecting the programmed schedule.
- Притиснете го големото ON button to manually turn the load ON.
- Притиснете го големото ИСКЛУЧЕНО button to manually turn the load OFF.
- The timer will revert to its programmed schedule at the next scheduled ON or OFF event.
8. Одржување
8.1. Информации за батеријата
The EI500WC includes an internal battery that provides backup power to maintain time and program settings during power outages. This battery is typically long-lasting and not user-replaceable. If the display is blank or settings are lost frequently after power interruptions, the unit may need replacement.
8.2. Чистење
Clean the surface of the timer with a soft, damp крпа. Не користете абразивни средства за чистење или растворувачи.
9 Смена на проблеми
- Timer display is blank: Ensure power is supplied to the circuit. Check circuit breaker.
- Load does not turn ON/OFF as programmed:
- Verify current time and day are set correctly.
- Check that ON/OFF programs are set for the correct times and days.
- Ensure the timer is not in manual override mode conflicting with the program.
- Confirm wiring connections are secure.
- Тајмерот ги губи поставките по исклучувањето на струјатаtage: The internal backup battery may be depleted. The unit may require replacement.
- Копче RESET: If the timer behaves erratically, use a pointed object (like a paperclip) to press the recessed РЕСЕТИРАЈ button. This will clear all settings and restore default values, requiring you to re-enter time, day, and programs.
10. Технички спецификации
| Карактеристика | Спецификација |
|---|---|
| Број на модел | EI500WC |
| Voltage | 125 VAC, 60 Hz |
| Максимално оптоварување | 15 Amps (1875 Watts) Resistive, 1000 Watts Tungsten |
| Оптоварување на моторот | 1 / 4 ХП |
| Број на програми | Up to 7 ON/OFF events per week |
| Тип на прекинувач | Single-Pole (1-way) |
| Тип на монтирање | Decorator Wall Plate/Standard Wall Box |
| Димензии (В x Ш x Д) | 2.75" x 1.75" x 1.36" |
| Боја | Бело |
| Сертификати | UL наведено |
11. Информации за гаранцијата
Intermatic warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. This warranty covers replacement of the unit only and does not include labor costs associated with removal or reinstallation.
This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from improper installation, misuse, abuse, accident, or unauthorized modifications. For warranty service, please contact Intermatic customer support.
12. Поддршка за корисници
If you have any questions regarding the installation, operation, or troubleshooting of your Intermatic EI500WC Digital Time Switch, please refer to the Intermatic website or contact their customer support directly. Always have your model number (EI500WC) available when contacting support.





