APT-9S Programmable Timer

Quick Start Guide

Introduction
The APT-9S Programmable timer provides a compact time controller which may be panel or DIN-rail mounted. The unit includes an integrated, battery backed clock / calender function which retains the programming and time-of-day information when power is lost. The APT-9S supports three operating modes: Timer, Pulse and Dual Timer. When operated as a Timer the unit will turn ON or OFF the relay contact at specific times of the day/week and will store up to 80 unique Timer Mode programs. When operated in the Pulse mode the relay contact will be pulsed ON for a specific duration (pulse width) at specific times of the day/week. The unit will store up to 160 unique Pulse Mode programs. The Dual Timer mode allows the unit to continuously cycle ON/OFF with programmable ON and OFF times.

Features
Flexible programming using integrated front panel controls and LCD menu screen. Three operating modes: TIMER (80 programmable ON/OFF times) PULSE generator (160 programmable pulse times) CYCLIC TIMER (repeated ON / OFF cycles of programmable duration). Battery backed time-of-day clock Manual Override 240 Vac/7 Amp N.O., 5 Amp/N.C. Relay contacts Flexible 12-48 Vdc or 100 240 Vac power options

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PROGRAMMING THE APT-96
When the BAT. Switch is switched ON the APT-96 will automatically enter the CLOCK SET-UP mode. In normal operations this switch should be left in the ON position. Note that turning the BAT. Switch to the off position will not erase the program memory see clock SET-UP MODE below. The CLOCK SET-UP mode is exited by pressing the MODE switch, causing the unit to enter the NORMAL OPERATING mode.

MODE SWITCH
The MODE switch cycles the unit through 5 distinct operating/programming modes:

BAT. OFF-> ON TIME SETUP NORMAL MODE

TIMER/PULSE Switch

TIMER SETUP

PULSE SETUP

Pressing the START button will return to the NORMAL mode except in the DUAL TIMER mode

HOLIDAY SETUP DUAL TIMER

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CLOCK SET-UP Mode
SWITCH DAY HR (12/24H) MIN (+H) MODE CLEAR Sets the current Hour Sets the current Minute Exits Clock SETUP mode, advances to NORMAL mode WARNING: Holding this key for ~ 5 seconds will clear all internal memory. The entire program will be lost. FUNCTION Selects the current Day of the Week

NORMAL OPERATING Mode

While in the Normal Operating Mode the unit will track the current time and activate the output relay according to the previously established program schedule. SWITCH HR (12/24H) MIN (+H) SEC (MAN) TIMER/PULSE (MIN/SEC) MODE FUNCTION Switches between 12 and 24 HR display format Adds 1 to the Hour value (Daylight Saving Time adjustment) Toggles relay ON/OFF Forces relay OFF if changed. Affects which programming mode will be selected if the MODE switch is pressed. Selects TIMER or PULSE SETUP mode, depending on the position of the TIMER/PULSE switch.

While in the NORMAL mode the controller will activate and deactivate the relay output based on the current program, the program type (Timer/Pulse) and the current time-of-day/day-of-week. To support Daylight Savings Time the HR+ button will advance the time by one hour. A second depression returns the time to the base time. The MAN button may be used to force the relay ON or OFF. To enter a programming mode press the MODE key. The unit will enter either the TIMER or PULSE setup MODE, based on the setting of the TIMER/PULSE switch.

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Setting Day Ranges
The program times entered in the TIMER and PULSE setup modes may be applied to one or more days of the week. Pressing the DAY button will cause the current day to flash. If the DAY is currently enabled in will flash with a short 'off' time followed by a longer 'on' time. If the DAY is not enabled it will flash with a long 'off' time followed by a shorter 'on' time. Pressing the MAN button will enable / disable the current day. Multiple days of the week may be enabled for each time setting. Pressing the DAY button again will move to the next day of the week. If a day of the week is enabled it will be shown in the display. The DAY button may be cycled through the 7 days of the week. Each programmed time may have a different day of the week setting.

TIMER SETUP Mode

The TIMER mode will turn the relay ON and OFF at specific times of the day. Different time sequences may be defined for each day of the week (see setting day ranges). When the TIMER SETUP mode is entered the display shows:
SU MO TU WE TH FR SA

ON 1
Program Number

SET

The MIN and SEC buttons allow setting the time that the Output will turn ON. Once a time has been entered press the PROG button and the display will change to allow entering the time that the Output will turn OFF.
SU MO TU WE TH FR SA

OFF 1

SET

After setting the OFF time, press the PROG button again. The display will show the ON time for the next program number. This process is repeated until all required program times have been entered. It is not necessary to enter a sequence for each of the 80 possible program times. To disable a program entry press the CLEAR. The display will show - - : - - to allow a new time to be entered. Pressing the CLEAR again will retrieve the previous time. When the programming is complete, press the START button to return to the NORMAL mode.
MO TU WE TH FR

ON 1

11 : 05
MO TU WE TH FR

SET

This example shows the relay being turned on at 11:05 and turned off at 11:15 Monday Friday.

OFF 1

11 : 15

SET

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PULSE SETUP Mode
The PULSE mode will turn on the relay output for a fixed length of time (duration) at preset times of the day. The duration may be programmed from 1 99.99 seconds. There may be 160 preset times defined. When the PULSE SETUP mode is entered the display shows: :
P SET

The MIN and SEC buttons allow setting the PULSE time (duration) that the relay contact will be ON. After setting the PULSE time, press the PROG button to select which program to change. Each depression of the PROG button will advance the program number (1..160). The display will show:
SU MO TU WE TH FR SA

:
1
Program Number

SET

The HOUR and MIN buttons may be used to set the time to activate the PULSE. The DAY button may be used to select which days of the week the program should be active (see setting day ranges). To disable a program entry press the CLEAR. The display will show - - : - - to allow a new time to be entered. Pressing the CLEAR again will retrieve the previous time. When the programming is complete, press the START button to return to the NORMAL mode.
MO WE FR

04 : 15
1

SET

This example shows a PULSE will be generated at 4:15 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

TWIN TIMER Mode

The TWIN TIMER mode disables the normal operating mode and sets the unit up to generate a cyclic ON OFF sequence. The ON and OFF times may be independently set. The TWIN TIMER mode is entered by pressing the MODE button three times while in the NORMAL mode and then press the PROG button. The display will show: :

ON

SET TMR

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The times for the ON and OFF sequences may be specified in seconds/minutes or minutes/hours by changing the TIMER/PULSE (MIN/SEC) switch. If the MIN position is selected (minutes/hours) the MIN and HR buttons allow setting the times. If the SEC position is selected (seconds/minutes) the SEC and MIN buttons allow setting the times. After setting the ON time press the PROG button and the display will show: :

OFF

SET TMR

After setting the OFF time press the START button to start the timer. The device will count down the OFF time and then turn the relay on. It will then will count down the ON time and turn the relay off. This cycle will repeat. While in the DUAL TIMER mode the START button will toggle between running the cycle and stopping the cycle. The output will be forced OFF when the timer is stopped. Pressing the MODE switch will return the unit to the NORMAL (TIMER or PULSE) mode.

Holiday Setup Mode

The unit may be programmed to skip a set number of days. If the MODE button is pressed twice while in the NORMAL mode the unit will enter the HOLIDAY SETUP mode.
MO

Ho :

SET

The day to start skipping is selected by the DAY button which will cycle through each of the days of the week. When the appropriate day is selected press the MIN key to select the number of days to suspend the sequencing. Press the START button to return to the NORMAL mode.
FR

Ho : 04

SET

Example shows 4 day holiday starting on Friday.

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