EXACTLY, the information I was looking for! Without it, I would definitely have done the most common mistake! Thanks for the very clear explanations and instructions.
It is a shame that someone does not make a product like this in a simple form without the cross wiring. Great video showing how to get this timer to work properly.
Reasonably well presented and greatly appreciated. I wish to add a short cutting as it concerns load/device negative wiring. Rather than routing a 2nd black from device to battery the short cut would be to route the device negative to the same terminal on the timer which leads to battery ground. Pick up both timer positive and battery negative for load right there at the CN101A. Presentation very good, brevity excellent, audio loudness also good.
@@LegendLength I've done exactly as you've imaged. Ground is ground. Doit all the time. If your using a device pulling some amps be sure to use proper gage wire. 12-14AWG
@@gooberminther3tik25 Thanks i wondered why they bother running a long negative cable all the way back to the battery. I'm guessing it's a good practice because the other cable may have more switches and fuses downstream. Seems like a good reason to put all switches on positive cables rather than negative. That way you can just join negative cables anywhere.
Thanks a stack for taking the time out to explain. The instructions show the bridge but do not explain as soon as you said they are completely separate all the lights went on (12v /230v).
This saved the day TY....I almost spat the dummy and sent it back thinking it was faulty as the wiring configuration given showed + - in the power side then + - out the switch side!...edit - for anyone with instructions that show L and N for wiring.... the L is positive and the N is negative.
Excellent explanation, thank you. I wanted this information to help me decide if this unit was the sort of thing I was after. I now have no worries and will order one. Thanx again.
Hi, great demonstration. It had me beat. I have a question please. Can you program it to go on and off 16 times per day? If so, can it be made to repeat for consecutive days using the same program. So that it would go for more than one day, say 5 days? Thank you, Frank
Thank you so much very helpful. I now purchased a fused box to work my garden water features…question is will I now make the fuse bow the power box to the 12v up pumps? Ie when it says power I will use the box instead of powering up units from battery?
Hi brilliant good clear instructions. One question I've have a couple of spare timers, the clock won't switch on tried reset but no joy , power light on but no clock funtion, had them awhile but not used. Regards Mick
Hello sir, a very nice video explaining exactly how i should go about wiring it. And yes, i made that common mistake first 😀 Thanks to your guide my ladies (Hens), now have a pratically maintenance free light: solarpanel - charge controller - scooter 12v battery - timer (the one in this video) - voltage reducer - light.
Hi, excellent video. Thank you. Could you tell me. Could I set this to come on for say (4 times) a day for only 20 seconds each time. It would help me if you could answer this. Thanks
Thanks for instructions. I wish this was more functional like i.e. if I want it to turn on 1 min then turn off 1 min and keep that cycle forever it's going to take me long time to register this on clock.
Thanks for a great video!! Before I purchase it I'm trying to understand if it can work like an egg timer. I'm charging my boat battery in my car, and I want it to start charging when I push the "on" button, then automatically switch of after 60 minutes (so that my car battery is not drained). Is it possible to work it like an egg timer in manual mode?
Hey hopefully you still come back here, thank you for the information it was really helpful. Just one quick question, if i connect a battery holder with 8 batteries how long can i use the timer to power a 12 v solenoid lock without having to replace the batteries?
Can this timer setup be wired directly to a larger 12-volt battery system ( eight 6v batteries hooked up in parallel and series = 12v system). Thanks for your time
can you wire parallel? around the timer for a; bypass of timer .. with a manual switch to activate the load, using same or alternative power source? if you can .. does one need a diode to protect the timer from back feed?
Thanks for the detail info, I was struggling with the Chinese instructions that it arrived with... Wondering why they don't just switch both + and - on the output side, instead of requiring a jumper?
Can you use this as a timer? Just set it for let's say 15 minutes. With press of a button timer starts, after set amount of time it turns a 12 volt solenoid latch on. I want to press the button and then after a set amount of time a latch releases a door that is connected to a spring that is pulling on the door to open.. as soon as the latch retracts the door is opened. But I want this to be timed based on how much time I set the timer for. Any suggestions would be appreciated
Saw this online but the output says 200-250Vac, I want to input and output DC voltage out of this device, will it work? If so do you have a link where you bought it?
Thanks for the informative video mate... Could I just run the negative from the device back to a piggyback at the timer negative instead of running it all the way back to the battery.
Would there be a way to reverse it so you could just control the ground circuit so u could have 90 s on and 10s off while just interrupting the gnd circuit
Can you use this in between solar panel and mppt? I have a Bluetti EB3a that when the solar input drops too low, it will sit and flash which causes the internal batteries to drain. I only want the solar input to be active during peak sun hours. It doesn't allow for cloudy days, but it's better than having to plug and unplug several time during a day.
I noticed your unit's display is on without any power.... should the unit arrive with a functional display? Ours is DOA and display can't be turned on, even when connected to a 12v supply. The red light comes on, but no display
ordered the 24v but it doesnt say minimum maximum... will it have problem if battery pack has 29 or its within safety specs ? ? cant find low high input i can fix a dc converter to stabilize it but if no need i wont waist spare parts
I purchased a 12 well pump. Solar power to 12 volt battery rechargeable. The pump has a 4 hr run time . The pumps supply wire are quite large. The same goes for three wires coming from the slar panel . That being said . I purchased this style timer and worry if this timer and wires are heavy / will handle the pumps draw / amps ?
thanks for taking the time to create this video. It was extremely well done and explicit. Question - I have solar lights on my gazebo that turn on with a remote controller but turn off automatically 8 hours later. Can I use this timer to connect to the solar lights so that it turn on and off at a certain time? or in the least, turns on at dusk? thanks, Someone who is all thumbs when it comes to electronics and electric - forte is accounting.
Hi mate, I have wired this up correctly, and the switch doesn't appear to be working. Timer light comes on and the switch doesn't engage, I have checked everything with my multimeter. It's becoming a bit of a head scatcher now?
Hi, I'm trying to use this timer as a 12v in car timer for some led lights I have connected to the car interior. I have wired a male and a female 12v connector using the wiring method you have mentioned, and although the timer powers on correctly (red light comes on) the output doesn't give any power, any idea?
Hi I got puzzled here... How do i do a proper connections ie: am using this type of timer which my questions are the ac power lines directly connected to the timer " + - " terminals I've install power point sockets " + - " to 3 & 4th terminals to the timer . Couldn't get the socket to lite up as those power sockets suppose to. Can i have some help please.
Very nice video. I wonder if you have any idea how many amps the switch can handle at 12 volts. I wish to use the timer for an 300w inverter . Thank you FDO
I'm not sure it would be big enough for that but you could look to use a 240v smart switch on the 240v side instead, that might give the same end result!
@@Mr12v Thank you for your reply. Sadly that wouldn't work for my application. I have a 12 system in my shed and wish to charge my Ebike for a fixed time. The only 240 comes out of the inverter and the 12 volts is from a battery charged by a solar panel. Thanks again..
I want to use one of these timers to turn on a 24 volt solenoid valve. Power to the valve is supplied by a wall plug power pack. Can you explain how to wire it up? Thanks
Could you use a 12v A23 battery as a power source for this timer?. Needs to turn chicken pop hole motor with 4 X AA batteries on and off each day. Thks.
Set 1 up after watching cu tube couldn't get it 2 work now I know y do I have 2 use a reley if its 4 a chicken door using a actuator that stops on its reach cheers
Hi Mr.12 V. Awesome content. Got a quick question for u. I followed the correct diagram for switch installment. My switch stays always on, even if i manually power it down. Do I have a bad switch, or am I missing something.
Would I need the 12v or 220v version of this module if I wished to wire this timer from a 12v 80amp hr leisure battery to a 2kw Inverter? This would be in order to turn the inverter on for several hours during sun light hours in the day. Thanks
Hi I've set my time as described,but in top right corner their is a icon of some sort,my time won't turn on. Also when I look at it the next day their is icon under week like a,,
Ive got a antenna for chicken door connected but i have three wires for the antenna and its not working properly. The third wire is the control wire. Do i need another timer for that wire?
I had to run two timers on mine when I had it setup like that. I've since moved to a NodeMCU to control the door so it integrates with my home automation. Hope this helps.
My CN101A timer siwtches the red LED on when it is connected to the power supply as shown in the video?! Can´t explain this to myself..... Do you have any idea?
The red LED turns on when the switch is turned on. So if you power on the device and the switch is set to on, the LED will also be on. If you look at the display, you should see the "ON" text as well.
Thank you! I seriously thought I was crazy. I was so frustrated until I found your video. I’m really hoping this helps me.
EXACTLY, the information I was looking for! Without it, I would definitely have done the most common mistake! Thanks for the very clear explanations and instructions.
wow this helps me a lot
Thank you I almost gave up but I found your video thankfully 👍👍👍
It is a shame that someone does not make a product like this in a simple form without the cross wiring.
Great video showing how to get this timer to work properly.
Best description for wiring and setup of the dc switch.
Thanks for posting.. I am about to order one of these to use with a 12v outdoor strip light.. I will save me a lot of frustration.
Reasonably well presented and greatly appreciated. I wish to add a short cutting as it concerns load/device negative wiring. Rather than routing a 2nd black from device to battery the short cut would be to route the device negative to the same terminal on the timer which leads to battery ground. Pick up both timer positive and battery negative for load right there at the CN101A.
Presentation very good, brevity excellent, audio loudness also good.
Thanks for that ... a question I posed before reading your comment.
there's no problem running black back to terminal 2 is there?
@@LegendLength I've done exactly as you've imaged. Ground is ground. Doit all the time. If your using a device pulling some amps be sure to use proper gage wire. 12-14AWG
@@gooberminther3tik25 Thanks i wondered why they bother running a long negative cable all the way back to the battery.
I'm guessing it's a good practice because the other cable may have more switches and fuses downstream. Seems like a good reason to put all switches on positive cables rather than negative. That way you can just join negative cables anywhere.
Thanks a stack for taking the time out to explain. The instructions show the bridge but do not explain as soon as you said they are completely separate all the lights went on (12v /230v).
Thanks that solved my problem the company I purchased the timer from never answered my questions I needed it to connect it to a pond pump ..
Thank you...I ll be using this timer for my hydroponic system... luckily found this video before start wiring them
This saved the day TY....I almost spat the dummy and sent it back thinking it was faulty as the wiring configuration given showed + - in the power side then + - out the switch side!...edit - for anyone with instructions that show L and N for wiring.... the L is positive and the N is negative.
Excellent explanation, thank you. I wanted this information to help me decide if this unit was the sort of thing I was after. I now have no worries and will order one. Thanx again.
Thank you like the person before I’ll also be using this for my 12v aquaponics 💕💕
Yep, that’s how it’s done. For a rookie like me this is as easy as it gets. I don’t even have to look in the trash for the instructions. Thanks
The instructions don't tell you how to wire it.... I was ready to return it prior to watching the video.
Hi, great demonstration. It had me beat. I have a question please. Can you program it to go on and off 16 times per day? If so, can it be made to repeat for consecutive days using the same program. So that it would go for more than one day, say 5 days? Thank you, Frank
Thanks alot !!! easy to understand, took me 15 minutes to get my pump with the timer going.
I watched a lot of these and I’m glad I found yours because you did an excellent job of explaining this.
Thank you so much very helpful. I now purchased a fused box to work my garden water features…question is will I now make the fuse bow the power box to the 12v up pumps? Ie when it says power I will use the box instead of powering up units from battery?
very good and clear video, thank you very much from the swiss mountains!
Thank you for a good informative video. ⭐️ This will make me look like a pro when it is time for me to connect my time switch. 🙋♂️🥳🎉🍾
Hi brilliant good clear instructions. One question I've have a couple of spare timers, the clock won't switch on tried reset but no joy , power light on but no clock funtion, had them awhile but not used. Regards Mick
Hello sir, a very nice video explaining exactly how i should go about wiring it.
And yes, i made that common mistake first 😀
Thanks to your guide my ladies (Hens), now have a pratically maintenance free light: solarpanel - charge controller - scooter 12v battery - timer (the one in this video) - voltage reducer - light.
Excellent video, can I just ask do you need to set the time currently before setting up the program times
Hi, excellent video. Thank you. Could you tell me. Could I set this to come on for say (4 times) a day for only 20 seconds each time.
It would help me if you could answer this. Thanks
Thanks for instructions. I wish this was more functional like i.e. if I want it to turn on 1 min then turn off 1 min and keep that cycle forever it's going to take me long time to register this on clock.
Thanks for a great video!! Before I purchase it I'm trying to understand if it can work like an egg timer. I'm charging my boat battery in my car, and I want it to start charging when I push the "on" button, then automatically switch of after 60 minutes (so that my car battery is not drained).
Is it possible to work it like an egg timer in manual mode?
Finally an easy explanation. Thanks
Hey hopefully you still come back here, thank you for the information it was really helpful.
Just one quick question, if i connect a battery holder with 8 batteries how long can i use the timer to power a 12 v solenoid lock without having to replace the batteries?
I am in the middle of a kinda urgent project so hopefully you see this soon:)
Really helpful many thanks, I was a bit stuck and you’re video really helped
Thanks bro 👍 from America
thanks a lot for not mentioning the spade connector size
Just standard size spades, nothing fancy. You can buy a set on ebay easy enough. Thanks
Thank you very much, excellent explanation. It's good enough for me.
Can this timer setup be wired directly to a larger 12-volt battery system ( eight 6v batteries hooked up in parallel and series = 12v system). Thanks for your time
can you wire parallel? around the timer for a; bypass of timer .. with a manual switch to activate the load, using same or alternative power source? if you can .. does one need a diode to protect the timer from back feed?
very good explanation. Congrats
Thanks for the detail info, I was struggling with the Chinese instructions that it arrived with... Wondering why they don't just switch both + and - on the output side, instead of requiring a jumper?
Can you use this as a timer?
Just set it for let's say 15 minutes. With press of a button timer starts, after set amount of time it turns a 12 volt solenoid latch on.
I want to press the button and then after a set amount of time a latch releases a door that is connected to a spring that is pulling on the door to open.. as soon as the latch retracts the door is opened. But I want this to be timed based on how much time I set the timer for. Any suggestions would be appreciated
Saw this online but the output says 200-250Vac, I want to input and output DC voltage out of this device, will it work? If so do you have a link where you bought it?
Thanks for the informative video mate... Could I just run the negative from the device back to a piggyback at the timer negative instead of running it all the way back to the battery.
Would there be a way to reverse it so you could just control the ground circuit so u could have 90 s on and 10s off while just interrupting the gnd circuit
Brilliant, I have been frustrated by this
Can you use this in between solar panel and mppt? I have a Bluetti EB3a that when the solar input drops too low, it will sit and flash which causes the internal batteries to drain. I only want the solar input to be active during peak sun hours. It doesn't allow for cloudy days, but it's better than having to plug and unplug several time during a day.
Thanks so much this is the best explanation.
Thank You sooo much !!!! Greetings from Germany.
Can I program it to come for 5 seconds and off for 5 seconds for 8 hours?
this saved me thank you
Where did you get the wires for the timer? Mine came with super short, unusable wires.
Great video. Clear and concise. Thanks.
Can the timer be programed to come on every hour for 1 min for the whole week? Thanks
Very nice thank you. Question… should the fuse be on the positive wire at the battery?
Best explanation video thanks
this video just helped me out
I need similar for 230 V any suggestions recommendations please ? I need it to run electric generator to power home on/off.
Thanks in Advance 🙂
I noticed your unit's display is on without any power.... should the unit arrive with a functional display? Ours is DOA and display can't be turned on, even when connected to a 12v supply. The red light comes on, but no display
Can I set it and save it and then use it again a few days later? Is there any other way other than pressing "C" to turn the display back on?
ordered the 24v but it doesnt say minimum maximum... will it have problem if battery pack has 29 or its within safety specs ? ? cant find low high input i can fix a dc converter to stabilize it but if no need i wont waist spare parts
I purchased a 12 well pump.
Solar power to 12 volt battery rechargeable. The pump has a 4 hr run time . The pumps supply wire are quite large. The same goes for three wires coming from the slar panel . That being said . I purchased this style timer and worry if this timer and wires are heavy / will handle the pumps draw / amps ?
How'd that work out? I've got a similar situation
thanks for taking the time to create this video. It was extremely well done and explicit. Question - I have solar lights on my gazebo that turn on with a remote controller but turn off automatically 8 hours later. Can I use this timer to connect to the solar lights so that it turn on and off at a certain time? or in the least, turns on at dusk?
thanks,
Someone who is all thumbs when it comes to electronics and electric - forte is accounting.
VERY CLEAR. THANK YOU
Thank you, now it makes sense.
top tip, thanks Mr 12V
Hi mate, I have wired this up correctly, and the switch doesn't appear to be working. Timer light comes on and the switch doesn't engage, I have checked everything with my multimeter. It's becoming a bit of a head scatcher now?
Hi, I'm trying to use this timer as a 12v in car timer for some led lights I have connected to the car interior. I have wired a male and a female 12v connector using the wiring method you have mentioned, and although the timer powers on correctly (red light comes on) the output doesn't give any power, any idea?
does it work on 5v led light? or it needs to be 12v?
Hi I got puzzled here...
How do i do a proper connections ie: am using this type of timer which my questions are the ac power lines directly connected to the timer " + - " terminals
I've install power point sockets " + - " to 3 & 4th terminals to the timer . Couldn't get the socket to lite up as those power sockets suppose to. Can i have some help please.
round 2 tomozz..thankyou in advance!
Is 1 minute the shortest interval?
Whats the idle consumption in watts of this unit ? I am connecting a small 7ah battery, I dont want it to drain the battery.
Hello, so the 1-17 program section is for how many times per day it can set?
Thank you for the video. Can you Programm it so it goes on off in 15' intervals or even less?
is the programming all the same for all models of these timers? Having a terrible time getting it to worl on time to open chicken door
I have used these Chevy. What is the exact problem. Might be able to help.
I want to use in my incubator for turning system what should I do.
Nice. Thank you
Thank you!
Very nice video. I wonder if you have any idea how many amps the switch can handle at 12 volts. I wish to use the timer for an 300w inverter . Thank you FDO
I'm not sure it would be big enough for that but you could look to use a 240v smart switch on the 240v side instead, that might give the same end result!
@@Mr12v Thank you for your reply. Sadly that wouldn't work for my application. I have a 12 system in my shed and wish to charge my Ebike for a fixed time. The only 240 comes out of the inverter and the 12 volts is from a battery charged by a solar panel. Thanks again..
This is my second timer. Both melted at 3 and 4 pins power to the 12v supply
Thanks man great video.
I want to use one of these timers to turn on a 24 volt solenoid valve. Power to the valve is supplied by a wall plug power pack. Can you explain how to wire it up? Thanks
Could you use a 12v A23 battery as a power source for this timer?. Needs to turn chicken pop hole motor with 4 X AA batteries on and off each day. Thks.
Do you need a timer for multiple devices?
would this work with a 5v supply
Perfect. Thank you.
Set 1 up after watching cu tube couldn't get it 2 work now I know y do I have 2 use a reley if its 4 a chicken door using a actuator that stops on its reach cheers
Hi Mr.12 V. Awesome content. Got a quick question for u. I followed the correct diagram for switch installment. My switch stays always on, even if i manually power it down. Do I have a bad switch, or am I missing something.
So is this wiring for a 12volt out put?
Awesome video!
If i wanted the light to be on for only a minute is it possible?
Does it works for 5 pins?
Would I need the 12v or 220v version of this module if I wished to wire this timer from a 12v 80amp hr leisure battery to a 2kw Inverter?
This would be in order to turn the inverter on for several hours during sun light hours in the day.
Thanks
This is exactly my scenario, did you get clarity? Many thanks for any answer
Hi I've set my time as described,but in top right corner their is a icon of some sort,my time won't turn on. Also when I look at it the next day their is icon under week like a,,
Many thanks. Really helpful..
Ive got a antenna for chicken door connected but i have three wires for the antenna and its not working properly. The third wire is the control wire. Do i need another timer for that wire?
I had to run two timers on mine when I had it setup like that. I've since moved to a NodeMCU to control the door so it integrates with my home automation. Hope this helps.
My CN101A timer siwtches the red LED on when it is connected to the power supply as shown in the video?! Can´t explain this to myself..... Do you have any idea?
The red LED turns on when the switch is turned on. So if you power on the device and the switch is set to on, the LED will also be on. If you look at the display, you should see the "ON" text as well.
incase am using solar digital controller to protect my battery from over charge, where do i connect this switch?
Hello, can it be made to light once a day for 10 seconds. Every day of the week. Thank you
The shortest interval is one minute.
good explanation
For those that have the timer, how much current does it draw when in sleep mode to power the timer itself? Battery is just for memory backup
how many time you can program in a day
Whats the CR button for?
how can you set up the current time, please?