Programming Information - Time Clock Module

Various configuration menu changes MUST be programmed into the heater to enable the time clock feature and to set peak control periods. The following instructions provide information on how to configure the heater when installing the time clock module. Use the table below for the list of configurations to be changed, the value to change them to, and the description/function of each.

 Ontario applications with Version 2.08 and higher software, see Special Programming Instructions.

  1. Configure the System:

   

Conf #

Description / Function

C004

Controls Configuration (Optional Heater Control Devices) -

Model No Outdoor Sensor With Outdoor Sensor
Quantum/2100 Series 158 159
31/41/5100 Series 12 13

C005

Control Switches Configuration - Must be set to zero.

C013

Face Plate Display Information

Model Value
Quantum/2100 Series 1 - Display Time, 4 - Display Room Temp and Peak Control Status  
31/41/5100 Series Set to a value of 247

C014

Weekday Peak Time #1 - Time at which the first peak period is to begin during weekdays (Monday - Friday). Value is set in military time.

C015

Weekday Peak Time #1 Duration - Number of hours in the first weekday peak period (C014). Value specified in 15-minute intervals. Use PX:XX for peak hours and AX:XX for anticipated peak hours.

C016

Weekday Peak Time #2 - Start of second weekday peak period.

C017

Weekday Peak Time #2 Duration - Number of hours in the second weekday peak period (C016). Use PX:XX for peak hours and AX:XX for anticipated peak hours.

C018

Weekend Peak Time #1 - Time at which the first peak period is to begin each weekend day (Saturday and Sunday). Value is set in military time.

C019

Weekend Peak Time #1 Duration - Number of hours in the first weekend peak period (C018). Value specified in 15-minute intervals. Use PX:XX for peak hours and AX:XX for anticipated peak hours.

C020

Weekend Peak Time #2 - Start of second weekend peak period.

C021

Weekend Peak Time #2 Duration - Number of hours of the second weekend peak period (C020). If this value begins with "P" or "A", use PX:XX for peak hours and AX:XX for anticipated peak hours.

Example of a Configured Heater

The following example is for an application where a Model 4120 is installed with a hard wired outdoor sensor. The Time Clock Module is to be used for peak control purposes only. On-peak (control) hours are from 7:00 am to 1:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., seven days a week. In this installation, the configuration values should be set as follows:

CONF #

VALUE

C004

13

C005

0

C013

247

C014

07:00

C015

P6:00

C016

17:00

C017

P6:00

C018

07:00

C019

P6:00

C020

17:00

C021

P6:00

  1. Power the heater off and back on

     Power the heater off and back on.
  2. Set the Time of Day

    Press and release the "M" button until the faceplate displays "CLOC". Use the up and down arrows to set the time of day. Time is displayed on a 12-hour clock with a flashing light to indicate a.m./p.m. hours.

    NOTE: The Steffes Time Clock Module DOES NOT recognize daylight savings time.

  3. Set the Day of the Week

    Press and release the "M" button until the faceplate displays "dAY". Use the up and down arrow to move to the correct day of the week.

  4. Return to Normal Display

    Press and release the "M" button to return to normal operation.

    NOTE: The clock's built-in power back-up is approximately 3 days. It is not recommended to turn off the main power supply (breaker) feeding the system controls. Doing so may cause the system to lose time and day settings. Refer to system installation for alternative methods in turning the system off.