Control Company 5010 LAB CONTROLLER User Manual

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OUTLET Channel
The OUTLET channel On/Off cycle duration is a minimum of 1 second and a maximum
of 168 hours. Maximum switching capability is for equipment of 125 VAC, 50/60 Hz. 15
amps, and 1875 watts.
In the Outlet Countdown function, the unit turns equipment On/Off when zero is
reached. In the Outlet Countdown Memory function it automatically recalls the last
single programmed time. In the Outlet Repeat function it continuously cycles
equipment on and off at any one or two different time intervals. In the Outlet Time-of-
Day function it performs up to 224 On/Off switchings per day or week. In the Repeat
Time-of-Day function it performs up to 1568 On/Off switchings per week.
NOTE: You cannot perform Outlet Countdown and Time-of-Day timing simultaneously.
When in the OUTLET channel, the OUTLET ON light is used for programming
purposes, and does not always represent the actual OFF or ON status of the electrical
outlet. However, the OUTLET ON light does always represent the actual OFF or OFF
status of the electrical outlet when in any other channel. This feature permits
programming times without repeatedly switching equipment On/Off. Note, for a manual
override of the outlet, press the OUTLET ON/OFF key to change the outlet status in

any change other than the OUTLET or CALCULATOR channel.
For clarity of the above explanation, and for the following examples, please plug a light
into the outlet on the back of the Lab Controller. Turn the light on. Press the
CHANNEL SELECT key until the TIMER 1 Channel is selected, press the OUTLET
ON/OFF key several times, note how it turns the light on and off. Now press the
CHANNEL SELECT key until the OUTLET channel is selected, press the OUTLET

ON/OFF key several times, note that it has no effect on the light.

Example D. Outlet Countdown On/Off and Memory (Perform this timing ONLY if not
using the Outlet channel for Time-of-Day programming.)
1.

Press the CHANNEL SELECT key until the OUTLET channel is selected.

Delete all time-of-day program times by pressing the C key and then the
REPEAT key.

Press the OUTLET ON/OFF key to ON (or OFF if desired).

Press the 1 key and the 6 key to program in 16 seconds.

Press the START/STOP key to begin counting down. The outlet will switch from
ON to OFF, or OFF to ON, at zero and the alarm will sound for two seconds.

Press the START/STOP key to recall the last time entered (16 seconds).

Press the OUTLET ON/OFF key to ON (or OFF if desired). Press the START/
STOP key to begin counting down again.

Example E. The repeat mode permits repeatedly turning equipment on or off at one
or two unique time intervals. (Perform repeat On/Off countdown timing only if not using
the OUTLET channel for time-of-day programming.)
1.

Press the CHANNEL SELECT key until the OUTLET channel is selected.

Delete all time-of-day program times by pressing the C key and then the
REPEAT key.

Press the OUTLET ON/OFF key to ON (or OFF if desired).

Press the 2 key and the 3 key to program 23 seconds.

Press the REPEAT key.

Press the 9 key to program 9 seconds.

Press the START/STOP key to begin counting down.

At zero the outlet switches On/Off, the alarm sounds for two seconds, the
display automatically returns to the programmed 9 seconds, and the timer
begins counting down again. At the next zero it switches, alarms, displays 23
seconds and begins counting down. It will repeat this (23 seconds switch, 9
seconds switch) timing until the C key is pressed. Note, if the alarm is sounding,
the C key must be pressed twice, the first time to turn off the alarm, the second
time to clear the display.

Example F. Programming Time-of-Day On/Off times (Perform outlet time of day
programming ONLY if not using the OUTLET channel for countdown timing
1.

Press the CHANNEL SELECT key until the OUTLET channel is selected.

Press the OUTLET ON/OFF key to ON (or OFF if desired).

Press the 3,1,5,4,2 keys to enter 3:15:42 as the time-of-day.

Press the AM/PM key until “PM” is lit on the display. If AM is desired then press
AM/PM key until “PM” is not lit.

Press the DAY key until “W” (Wednesday) is lit. If another day is desired then
press the DAY key until that day is lit.

Press the OUTLET SET key to store the above ON or OFF time in memory.

Repeat steps 2 through 6 to program additional ON and OFF times (maximum
224 times). Pressing the C key will clear the display to permit adding times, the
C key alone does not delete a time-of-day time. The electrical outlet will switch
when the time-of-day equals ~he programmed time.

Note: When making time-of-day entries, you have the ability to enter the On/Off times,

and days, in any order you wish, the unit automatically sorts the times, and days, and
puts them in the correct order.

UNIQUE FEATURE NOTE: If different times have been programmed for each day,
you are able to repeat one day’s program on another day. This allows for seven
different program days and the use of them on any day desired without any
reprogramming. Simply go to the CLOCK channel and change the day to the desired
day’s program.

Example G: Outlet time-of-day review, delete, and manual override.
1.

Press the CHANNEL SELECT key until the OUTLET channel is selected.

Press the OUTLET REVIEW key and note the On/Off time, continue to press it

until you have noted all the times. The first time displayed is the next outlet time
to be activated. When the last program time is reached the display will read .00.
You may review times again by continuing to press the OUTLET REVIEW key.
To review a specific day’s times, press the DAY key to the desired day, then
press the OUTLET REVIEW key At any time you may add additional times per
example F.

To delete an outlet time-of-day time, press the OUTLET REVIEW key until the
time to be deleted is on the display. Press the C key and then the OUTLET SET
key to delete the specific time. To delete all outlet time-of-day times, press the C
key and then the REPEAT key. Pressing only the C key clears the display to
permit adding times, the C key alone does not delete a time-of-day time.

Note, when in the OUTLET channel, the OUTLET ON light does not necessarily
display the actual status of the electrical outlet. To view the actual On/Off status
of the electrical outlet, press the CHANNEL SELECT key to place the unit in any
channel other than the OUTLET channel.

To manually override, manually switch the outlet to ON or OFF, press the
OUTLET ON/OFF key while in any channel other than the OUTLET or

CALCULATOR channel.

Example J: (Sophisticated time setting example)
Any time-of-day switching may be repeated on one or more days by using the repeat
days feature. This feature reduces key strokes and expands available memory. As an
example you can set 224 On/Off times in one day and repeat them on selected days,
or every day if desired, for a maximum of 1568 On/Off times in a week. This feature
may also be combined with single time-of-day settings. To set identical times on
several days do the following:
1.

Press the CHANNEL SELECT key until the OUTLET channel is selected.

Press the OUTLET ON/OFF key to ON (or OFF if desired).

Press 1,0,5,3,0 key to enter 1:05:30 (five minutes and thirty seconds after one
o’clock AM).

Press the AM/PM key until “PM” is not lit, thus indicating AM time.

Press the DAY key until M (Monday) is lit.

Press the REPEAT key to place Monday’s time in memory.

Press the DAY key until “W” (Wednesday) is blinking.

Press the REPEAT key to place the same time in Wednesday’s memory. Note
that both “M” (Monday) and “W” (Wednesday) are lit. This indicates that the
identical times are placed in Monday and Wednesday.

Press the OUTLET SET key to store the above times in memory.

10. Repeat steps 2 through 9 to set additional times on repetitive days. Non-

repetitive times may also be set per example F.

11. Note, press the OUTLET REVIEW key to review times. When reviewing times

note that all days for which an identical time is programmed will be lit
simultaneously. The blinking light indicates the day you are reviewing.

12. Note, to delete an outlet time, press the OUTLET REVIEW key until the time to

be deleted is on the display. Press the C key and then the OUTLET SET key to
delete the displayed time-of-day. If the time to be deleted has been repeated to
other days, then deleting this time will also delete the identical (repeated days)
time simultaneously. To instantly delete all outlet time-of-day times, press the C
key and then the REPEAT key.

CALCULATOR
All calculator functions are identical to normal calculator functions. The first press of
the C key clears the display’s current entry to permit changing an entry. Press the C
key twice to clear the entire memory and all entries. Note, negative numbers may only
be entered after the C key is pressed twice.
Example I:
1.

Press the CHANNEL SELECT key until the CALCULATOR channel is selected.

3 x 2 + 7 – 3 = 10. Press the following keys 3 x 2 + 7 3 = read the answer 10 on
the display.

Negative number usage 3 x 12 = -36. Press C twice. Press the following keys –
3 x 1 2 = read the answer –36 on the display.

Convert U.S. to Metric. 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit equals 37 degrees Celsius.
Press the following keys 9 8 . 6 3 F/C read the answer 37.

Convert Metric to U.S. 0.3048 meters equals 1 foot. Press the following keys. 3
0 4 8 4 FT/M read the answer 1.

ERROR MESSAGES
EEEEEE on the display means error. In the CALCULATOR channel, it indicates that
the answer is too large to be properly displayed. Move the decimal point shown six
places to the right to arrive at the correct answer. In the OUTLET channel, EEEEEE
indicates an incorrect time (such as 14 PM) has been entered or that the maximum
number of On/Off program times has been stored. Press the C key to restore
operation.

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