Honeywell RPLS541A 7day Solar Wall Switch Guide

Honeywell RPLS541A 7day Solar Wall Switch Guide

Applications
The RPLS540A/RPLS541A programmable wall switch can be used in a single-switch or 3-way installation with the following types of lighting:

• Incandescent
• Halogen
• Low-voltage halogen with transformer
• Fluorescent

Installation

1. Cut power at the circuit breaker to avoid electric shock.
2. Remove the existing switch. (For a 3-way installation, identify and label the wire connected to the “common” screw.)
3. Install the new switch.
4. Apply power at the circuit breaker

WARNING: Disconnect power to the switch when replacing a light bulb (see section 4). SINGLE-SWITCH INSTALLATION

Connect the LINE and 3-WAY wires to the line (120 V) wire and LOAD wire to the load. Connect the GND wire to a ground screw inside the electrical box.

EXISTING 3-WAY INSTALLATION

. At the other 3-way switch, connect the jumper wire between the “common” screw and the screw where the LINE wire of the RPLS540A/RPLS541A is connected.

NEW 3-WAY INSTALLATION

Quick Start-up

The RPLS540A/RPLS541A will turn the lights on at sunset and turn them off at 11:00 pm by default. If these settings are appropriate for you, you only need to set the time and date (see the shaded zone in the menu flowchart sheet). If the switch’s sunset time does not correspond to the actual sunset time, see sections 5.3.3 and 5.3.4.

Operation

Safety switch
Before replacing a light bulb, pull out to disconnect the power to the switch. This prevents, while the bulb is out, any possible short circuit that will damage the switch. Push back in after the light bulb is replaced.

Setup Menus

Mode Menu
Use the Mode menu to select one of the three modes of operation (see sections 5.1.1 to 5.1.3).

Manual Mode

In Manual mode, the RPLS540A/RPLS541A operates like a regular switch. To turn the lights on or off, briefly press the main button. Theicon appears when the switch is in Manual mode.

Automatic Mode

In Automatic mode, the RPLS540A/RPLS541A turns the lights on or off according to the set programs (see Section 5.4). The icon as well as the current program number are displayed.

Random Mode

In Random mode, the RPLS540A/RPLS541A has no specific times to turn the lights on or off. This model is designed to give the impression the house is occupied during your absence. It is similar to the Automatic mode except there is no fixed program. The programs are automatically set to different times by the RPLS540A/RPLS541A every day. Theicon appears when the switch is in Random mode. The first “On” program occurs at sunset. Each “On” program lasts between 1 hour and 1 hour and 30 minutes; each “Off” program lasts between 15 and 30 minutes. The last “Off” program occurs between 10:30 pm and midnight.

Temporary Override
When the RPLS540A/RPLS541A is in Automatic or Random mode, you can press the main button at any time to override the default state for the current program. The lights will turn off if they are on and vice versa. The icon (On or Off) of the new state flashes to indicate that the state is temporary. The new state is maintained until you press the main button again or till the next “On” or “Off” program.

Time Menu

The time display flashes on the screen when the time has not yet been set or after a 4-hour power outage. Use the Time menu to select the time format (12-hour or 24-hour) and to set the clock and date. NOTE: The date is used to determine the sunset and sunrise times

Backlight mode (SCRN)
The screen is lit at high intensity for 8 seconds when you press any button. The rest of the time, depending on the backlight mode selected, the screen behaves as follows: Scrn Off: The screen is not lit. Scrn On HI: The screen is lit at high intensity. Scrn On LO: The screen is lit at low intensity (default mode).

Automatic Daylight Savings Time Changeover (DLS)
When automatic daylight savings time changeover is on (DLS On), the RPLS540A/RPLS541A changes to daylight savings time (summer time) at 2:00 am on the second Sunday of March and changes back to a normal time (winter time) at 2:00 am on the first Sunday of November. This function is enabled (DLS On) by default.

Latitude and Longitude Coordinates (LAT and LONG)
The coordinates are used to turn the lights on at sunset and off at sunrise. The latitude is set to +45 and the longitude to -75 by default. These settings provide approximate sunset and sunrise times for most North American cities. To obtain your city’s coordinates (or those of a nearby city), see the coordinates table. You can also obtain this information at www.geonames.org or with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device. The accuracy of the sunset and sunrise times depends on the accuracy of the coordinates you enter for your city. NOTE: Enter a negative value for a south latitude or a west longitude.

Program Menu

Use the Program menu to set the programs; i.e. the times you want the lights to turn On or Off when the switch is in Automatic mode. To set up a program, proceed as follows:

1. Select a program number
2. Set the day(s) of the program
3. Set the program start time

Selecting a program number
You can set up 7 “On” programs (“P01 On” to “P07 On”) and 7 “Off” programs (“P01 Off” to “P07 Off”). Select an “On” program to set when to turn the lights on. Select an “Off” program to set when to turn the lights off.

Setting the day(s) of the program
After selecting a program, set the day(s) of the program. You can select a specific day, all 7 days or “none”. Choose “none” for any unused program.

Examples

Example 1: The lights turn on at sunset and off at 11:00 pm every day (default setting)

Example 2: The lights turn on at sunset and off at sunrise every day.

Example 3: The lights turn on at 8:00 pm every day and turn off at 10:00 pm every day except on Saturday night when they turn off at 1:00 am.

Be careful about overlapping!
For example, if you set “P01 Off” at 10:00 pm for all 7 days and set “P02 Off” to 11:00 pm for Saturday, on Saturday, the lights will turn off at 10:00 pm, not 11:00 pm since “P01 Off” is set to an earlier time than “P02 Off”.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

• Supply: 120 VAC, 60 Hz
• Minimum load: 40 watts
• Maximum load: 500 watts
• Operating temperature range: -15 °C to 50 °C (5 °F to 122 °F)
• Storage temperature range: -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F)
• Power outage: The screen is blank. Only the time must be set if the
• outage lasts more than 4 hours; all other settings and programs are
• permanently saved
• Latitude range: from -65° to +65°
• Solar table precision: +/- 11 min. (within ±60° latitude)
• Certification: UL (c UL us)

Warranty

Honeywell warrants this product, excluding battery, to be free from defects in the workmanship or materials, under normal use and service, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the consumer. If at any time during the warranty period, the product is determined to be defective or malfunctions, Honeywell shall repair or replace it (at Honeywell’s option). If the product is defective,

1. Return it, with a bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase, to the place from which you purchased it, or
2. Call Honeywell Customer Care at 1-800-468-1502. Customer Care will make the determination whether the product should be returned to the following address: Honeywell Return Goods, Dock 4 MN10-3860, 1885 Douglas Dr. N, Golden Valley, MN 55422, or whether a replacement product can be sent to you.

This warranty does not cover removal or reinstallation costs. This warranty shall not apply if it is shown by Honeywell that the defect or malfunction was caused by damage that occurred while the product was in the possession of a consumer.

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Honeywell RPLS541A 7day Solar Wall Switch Guide