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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How will the change in Daylight Saving Time (DST) date changes affect my HA07 control?

    The HA07 will not recognize the new dates. You will need to disable the AUTO DST function of the control.

    • Use the 'MODE' button to get to the 'SETUP' mode. The display will flash back and forth between 'DST' and 'AUTO'.
    • Press the '+' button once and 'AUTO' will begin flashing rapidly.
    • Press '+' button again and 'OFF' will appear.
    • Press the 'MODE' button to exit the 'SETUP' mode.
    On March 11th you will need to go to the 'CLK' mode to advance the time one hour. Likewise on November 4th you will need to go to the 'CLK' mode and set the time back one hour. The time will have to be manually adjusted each year.
    If you are using events that are programmed to turn ON or OFF at SUNUP or SUNSET, you will also need to adjust these default times to add the extra hour for Daylight Saving Time.
    You may change the actual SUNUP or SUNSET times as follows:
    • Press the ‘MODE’ button until you reach ‘SETUP’ mode.
    • If ‘DST’ is not already turned off, turn off ‘DST’ by pressing the ‘+’ or ‘-’ button until ‘DST’ is replaced by ‘OFF’.
    • Press the ‘ENTER’ button. The current ‘ZONE’ setting will be displayed.
    • Press the ‘ENTER’ button a second time to display the current SUNUP setting.
    • Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ button to adjust the ‘SUNUP’ setting to your new desired setting. For Daylight Saving Time Spring adjustment, press the ‘+’ button until the ‘SUNUP’ time setting is 1 hour later than the original setting. Example: ‘SUNUP’ currently shows ‘6:25AM’. Following the above directions, press the ‘+’ button until the ‘SUNUP’ time shows ‘7:25AM’.
    • After you are finished adjusting the ‘SUNUP’ offset, press the ‘ENTER’ button. The display should now show the current ‘SUNSET’ setting.
    • Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ button to adjust the ‘SUNSET’ setting. For Daylight Saving Time Spring adjustment, press the ‘+’ button until the ‘SUNSET’ time setting is 1 hour later than the original setting. Example: ‘SUNSET’ currently shows ‘6:15PM’. Following the above directions, press the ‘+’ button until the ‘SUNSET’ time shows ‘7:15PM’.
    • After you are finished adjusting the ‘SUNSET’ offset, press the ‘ENTER’ button or ‘MODE’ button to return to ‘AUTO’ or ‘AUTORAND’ mode.
    Note: On November 4, 2007 you will need to go back to the ‘SETUP’ mode, as shown above, and change the SUNUP and SUNSET settings back one hour when Standard Time comes into effect this Fall.
  • What is home automation?
    Home automation is the use of technology in the home to make life more comfortable. Home automation allows you to control features of your home, including lighting, audio equipment, heating/air conditioning and appliances.
  • What is meant by a “scene”?
    Home controls allow you to set a particular “scene” triggering several actions. For example, one scene may raise the lights at a specific time in the morning and another scene may dim the lights in the evening. Each scene can be custom programmed to fit your lifestyle.
  • In addition to convenience, what are some of the other benefits to home automation?
    Convenience, safety, energy conservation and security from a single control panel are the biggest benefits to a home automation system. Today, however, you can get a reliable home automation system with a reasonable price point that is easy-to-use and easy to install. A home automation system should enhance your lifestyle by providing real benefits such as automating indoor and outdoor lighting and appliances. Another benefit is the flexibility of the system. For example, with the Intermatic HomeSettings system, it allows you to begin with a few items and gradually expand over time. A home automation system can range from fully automated, with every device controlled, to a more basic system controlling lights or an entertainment system such as a stereo. Most of all, the system provides peace of mind.
  • What’s better, a wireless or hardwired home automation system?
    With the technology available today, quality wireless systems are just as reliable as hardwired. Hardwired systems require central control components or can be built from combinations of switches, summers and scene controllers. In wireless systems, commands are sent either via radio or power line carrier. In the case of Intermatic HomeSettings, the wireless system uses Zensys’ Z-Wave technology, a low-cost, two-way communications technology that allows signals to bounce from one device to another in order to provide the most efficient working path. Intermatic HomeSettings products are interoperable with all other products using Z-Wave technology. Consumers should keep in mind that wireless systems are taking over the market, requiring no complicated wiring. This is a good option for existing homes.
  • What are the drawbacks of a home automation system?
    It used to be the biggest drawback was cost, which ranged from $2,000 for a basic system to more than $100,000 for state-of-the-art equipment. Today, cost is no longer a barrier to a reliable home controls system. Consumers can purchase a complete home control package from Intermatic for under $300 or with a budget of less than $100, begin to outfit their home with a home control system.
  • What is meant by lighting controls?
    Lighting controls refer to turning lights on and off or dimming lights from a convenient location throughout the home. Light controls allow you to control all types of lighting, including low voltage, fluorescent and incandescent lights.
  • Can home automation be installed in an existing home?
    Although some home automation systems require many wires and cables, Intermatic HomeSettings uses wireless technology to control lights and appliances. The system is highly reliable, easy-to-use and made with Z-Wave technology; a low-cost, two-way communications technology that enables consumers to monitor and manage different devices around their home. One of the many benefits of these products is that you can purchase a complete home control package for under $300.
  • I’m not that handy and I’m afraid I won’t understand how to install a wireless home automation package.
    In today’s market, anyone can install a quality home controls system in hours. The key word is quality because there are a lot of low cost, easy-to-install systems on the market today. Make sure the home controls system you purchase is from a reputable company, like Intermatic, so you know the quality of the equipment you install was not compromised for price. In addition, make sure the system comes with easy-to-read instructions that not only have step-by-step directions but pictures to accompany each step. All products, such as Intermatic HomeSettings, should come with at least a six-year warranty.
  • What do I need to consider when planning on installing a home controls system?

    Putting together the perfect home controlled home can be simple. In addition, you should have a good understanding of the basics of a home control system as well as quality, price and technology. Here are three things you may want to think about:

    • Hardwired or Wireless – While both have its advantages, you need to decide if you want to take the chance and damage your drywall and remove trim to place wires. In addition to a mess and a high cost, do you want to have a professional installer do the work? Although wireless systems have the reputation for being expensive, today’s systems are extremely affordable and are easier to install. They are also equally reliable and intelligent. If you are building a new home, speak with you builder, designer and electrician early on so you can decide what you want your home control system to handle and which system would be sufficient.
    • Automation – A home controls systems claim to fame is its ability to automate certain functions of a home. What do you want to control? Home lighting, outdoor security lighting, garden lighting, hot tub, coffee pot, audio equipment? Or are you looking for the light in the aquarium to go on and off at a certain time and the floor heaters to start warming up immediately before you return home? Take a walk though the house and take notes of what you need and want. Also, ask yourself if you want one system for upstairs and another system for the exterior or do you just want one system for the entire house. Balance this information against your budget to find the perfect home automation system that best fits your needs.
    • Remote Access – There are several home control systems that can be accessed remotely by logging into a private Internet site, telephone voice mail or using a PDA. Logging onto the Internet to control a device 10 feet away from the remote control does not make sense, but if you travel a lot or are frequently away from the house, remote access to your system may be an added benefit. The most important factor to consider is making sure the connection between the Internet, telephone, PDA and the home is seamless and secure.
  • What if the light or appliance that I’m trying to control does not turn on?
    Check to see if the device is turned on. Check to see if the bulb has failed. For HA07C Master Controller, check the battery indicator and/or check to see if the event is properly times and that it is an ON event. For HA09C Handy Remote, replace the batteries.
  • How many devices can I control?
    The HA07C Master Controller will allow you to control 16 devices per channel for a total of 192 devices. The HA09C allows 16 devices per channel for a total of 96 devices.
  • What if I lose my primary controller?
    No problem. You can purchase another controller and delete all modules from the previous network. Just follow the deleting the network instructions in the instruction booklet.
  • Is there a product warranty?
    Yes. Intermatic provides a 6-year limited warranty on all materials and workmanship.
  • How far will a signal travel?
    With an open field or no interference, the radio frequency signal will travel 200 feet. The average distance that signal will travel in a house is between 50 to 100 feet.
  • What is a repeater?
    Each HomeSettings device features a built in repeater. If there is signal interference from the controller to a device, the controller will route the signal to bounce off of or repeat to other HomeSettings devices until it successfully finds a path to the desired device.
  • Does Intermatic have any devices that dim?
    Yes. Currently we have the HA03C Plug-In Lamp Module and the HA06C In-Wall Dimmer Switch.
  • Where can I find out more about Z-Wave Technology?
    To learn more about Z-Wave Technology visit the Zensys web site.
  • How do I move a module from one location to another?
    We would suggest deleting the module from the network, place it where you wish and follow the instruction manual to include the module back into the network.
  • I had a power outage and my dimmer module didn’t automatically turn on.
    It’s normal for the dimmer modules to remain off after a power interruption. Press the ON/OFF button on the unit or controller to turn the module ON again. If the module is programmed to turn ON again, on the next program cycle it will properly respond to that command.
  • If my lights are on and I have a power outage, will the lights come back on when the power is restored?
    Models HA01, HA02, HA04 and HA05 will all turn back on to the previous state. Models HA03 and HA06 will not turn back on unless you manually turn them on, use a remote controller or when the HA07 remote controller executes an ON event.
  • I'm trying to include a module and it keeps coming up unsuccessful. What am I doing wrong?
    Delete the module from the network by pressing the PROGRAM button on the module and the delete button on the primary controller. If the controller shows that the delete was successful, follow the procedure to include the module.
  • I have several channels programmed to turn on at sunset and off at individual times. The first channel will turn on, but not the others. Why?
    It is recommended that when programming ON times, you use only one channel with sunset selected as the ON time. Then assign all the modules to that channel, thus turning all of them on at sunset. Each channel can be turned off at various times by using additional events for off settings.

Glossary of Terms

  • Astronomic Function
    Allows a device to follow sunrise and sunset times. The unit will automatically adjust as daylight time increases or decreases without the need to be reprogrammed.
  • Channel
    A channel will control up to 16 modules, allowing them to be programmed to turn on/off with the same time settings.
  • Device
    Any item that is connected to a module (for example, lamps).
  • Event
    A program in the controller that will instruct the controller to control various modules at a set day and time.
  • Module
    Any Intermatic HomeSettings product that is controlled with a remote controller.
  • Network
    All Intermatic HomeSettings devices controlled by the Master Controller and duplicate remote controls operating on the same system. Each network has its own unique identification code so that no on else can control the system.
  • Primary Controller
    The first controller used to set up your modules and network.
  • Repeater
    If there is signal interference from the controller to the device, the controller will route the signal to bounce off of (or repeat) other HomeSettings devices until it successfully finds a path to the desired device.
  • Scene
    Lighting modules assigned to the carious channels can be set at different levels, thus creating desired light levels throughout your house called scenes. Scenes can be set during the “Associating Modules to Channels” step by choosing On, OFF and/or DIM settings.
  • Secondary Controller
    A controller containing network information about other modules within the network, and is created the primary controller. Secondary controllers cannot include or delete modules to the network.