ISG1201

Geyser Load Control Timer

ISG1201 2
Gey ser L o ad C o n tro l T i m er M ain s o n
Vo lt ag e 22 0-2 30 V AC ~ 5 0 H z

6 G
3
Max Lo ad 20 Am p Gey ser o n
Pro g 1
Pro g 2
Pro g 3
5 Override
1 H our
Progr am
Selec t Pro g 4 Pro g ram 4
Se le ct

7 N1 N2 L1 L2 7

Figure 1
INTRODUCTION

The ISG1201 unit (Fig 1) is a geyser load control timer designed to prevent geysers from operating during designated peak load
times in the morning and evening (Monday to Friday, from 06h00 to 08h00 and 18h00 to 20h00).

The ISG1201 is a standalone geyser load control timer suitable for use with hot water geyser tanks. It is simple and quick to
install into existing and new distribution (DB) panels and or surface mounted (also suitable for solar applications).

The ISG1201 allows easy programme selection by pressing the “Programme Select” button (Fig 1 - 6). The geyser timer is fitted
with a 1 hour override option (Fig 1 - 5) to manually bypass the geyser load control timer, allowing the geyser to be heated
utilising normal geyser temperature control; this option is only available outside designated peak load times.

The ISG1201 allows 4 (four) timer pre-programmemed profile options: Prog 1, Prog 2, Prog 3, Prog 4.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

 The installation of the ISG1201 Geyser Load Control Timer must be done by a qualified electrician.
 Switch off power before installation.
 Make sure that the power wiring comes from a circuit with an external 20A circuit-breaker for short-circuit protection or a
suitable fuse.
 The unit is designed to be fitted in existing and new distribution panels using DIN Rails (Fig 2 - 10) and surface mounting.

WARNING
No person may do electrical installation work as an electrical contractor unless that person
has been registered as an electrical contractor in terms of clause 6 of the Electrical
Installations Regulation, Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)
SPECIFICATIONS
Mains Input Power Via Distribution
Input – 220-240VAC 50 Hz
Panel

Intelligent Timer Controller Power ON - 12V DC, 10mA Max

(Low Voltage) Battery Back-up - 7-10 years with mains on for 80%
Clock time drift - Less than 7 min in 10 Years
Protection – Surge, over-current and reverse polarity
Clock programmemable - Via Sniffer

Timer Output Status – OFF, 0 V AC, Geyser OFF

Geyser Load Control Timer - Output
Status (High Voltage) Timer Output Status – ON, Output 220-240VAC 50Hz, 20A via ISG1201 output
connection, mains electrical power “ON” for normal geyser temperature control.

Override OFF – Geyser Status as per Intelligent Timer Controller.

Geyser Override
Override ON – Status changes to geyser mains power “ON” mode, for normal geyser
control for duration of 1 hour; this option is only availble outside designated peak load
times.

Mains Power “ON” – Green LED “ON”

Timer Status (ISG1201) Geyser “ON” – Red LED “ON”
Timer Programme – Flashing Blue LED

Prog 1 – Flashing Blue LED status light: 1 flash with 1 second Interval = Default,
always in “ON” mode but “OFF” during designated peak times (Red) below
(morning and evening Monday to Friday). Override “ON” option may be
selected at any time excluding designated peak times.
Prog 2 – Flashing Blue LED status light: 2 flashes with 1 Second Interval =
“OFF” from 08h00 to 15h00 and “OFF” for designated peak times (Red)
below (morning and evening Monday to Friday) Override “ON” option may
be selected at any time excluding designated peak times. This
programme is suitable for solar geyser applications.
Prog 3 – Flashing Blue LED status light: 3 flashes with 1 second Interval =
Timer Controller Programmes
“OFF” all the time. Override “ON” option may be selected at any time
excluding designated peak times (Red) below (morning and evening
Monday to Friday). This programme is suitable for solar geyser
applications.
Prog 4 –Flashing Blue LED status light, 4 flashes with 1 second interval = “OFF”
from 00h00 to 03h00, from 08h00 to 15h00, from 20h00 to 24h00 and for
designated peak times (Red) below (morning and evening Monday to
Friday). Note that on Saturdays and Sundays there is an additional “ON”
time from 11h00 to 13h00. Override “ON” option may be selected at any
time excluding designated peak times.

DIN Rail
Mounting
Surface Mount

Enclosure IP 50, Protected against dust - limited ingress (no harmful deposit), fire retardant.
 MOUNTING LOCATION

The ISG1201 unit is designed to be mounted inside existing and or new distribution panels using DIN Rails (Fig 2 - 10) and
surface mounted if DB mount is not possible.

 Surface mount - mounting location inside roof cavity (ceiling) close to the geyser isolator. The ISG1201 is to be fitted on the DIN
Rail supplied (packaging) and attached to the wood rafters with screws.

 DIN Rail mounting – mounting location inside a new or existing electrical distribution panel.

INSTALLATION
To facilitate the installation of the ISG1201, the following tools/accessories are essential:

Surface mount
- Electric/Cordless drill;
- Phillips/Flat Screwdriver;
- Wood screws;
- Measuring tape;
- Permanent Marker.

Din Rail mount – inside distribution box

- Phillips/Flat Screwdriver.

Select the proper mounting locations for mounting the ISG1201 module as per section on mounting location.

INSTALLATION/WIRING INSTRUCTION - SURFACE MOUNT

1. Turn OFF main power switch inside master DB (inside house).

2. Turn OFF geyser isolator
3. ISG1201 surface mount installation;
a. Select proper mounting location in ceiling cavity;
b. Use DIN Rails supplied (Fig 2 - 10), demarcate mounting holes (Fig 2 - 11);
c. Mount DIN Rail, inside ceiling cavity with wood screws to wood rafters close to geyser isolator;
d. Secure ISG1201 on DIN Rail with the aid of securing clips (Fig 2 - 7), move clips up/down to secure/release
see arrows.

Surface Mount

ISG1201
Geyser Lo ad Co ntrol Tim er Mains o n
Voltage 220-2 30 VAC ~ 50 Hz 10
11

Max Load 20 Amp Geyser on

Prog 1 11
Prog 2
Prog 3
Prog 4 Pro gram
Select

7 N1 N2 L1 L2 7

Figure 2
 4. ISG1201 Wiring Surface mount - Mains Power 220-240VAC ~50Hz;
a. Mains live wire (RED) from Geyser Isolator to screw terminal (Fig 2 - L1);
b. Neutral wire (Black/Blue) from Geyser Isolator to screw terminal (Fig 2 - N1).

5. ISG1201 Wiring Surface Mount - Timer Controller output to geyser;

a. Live wire (RED) from geyser to screw terminal (Fig 2 - L2);
b. Neutral wire (Black) from geyser to screw terminal (Fig 2- N2);
c. Earth wire from geyser (Green/yellow) to earth.

6. Ensure ISG1201 is installed correctly, see Fig 3 below.

Distribution Panel
ISG1201
Breaker (20A) Earth Bar

Neutral Bar

Geyser Tank

Geyser Isolator

Figure 3

7. Turn on mains power switch, from master DB (inside house).

8. Select preferred timer programme for operation.

INSTALLATION/WIRING INSTRUCTION – DIN RAIL DISTRIBUTION BOX MOUNT

1. Turn OFF main power switch inside master DB (inside house).

2. Install ISG1201;
a. Select proper mounting location inside new or existing distribution panel Fig 4 below;
b. Secure ISG1201 on DIN Rail with the aid of securing clips (Fig 2 – 7), move clips up/down with flat
screwdriver to secure/release;

M ain B reaker B reaker

Sw itch Lights Pum p
32 Am p 16 A m p 16 A m p

On On On
ISG1201 Mains on
V olta g e 22 0 -23 0 V A C ~ 5 0 H z

Max L oa d 20 Amp Geyser on

Pro g 1
Pro g 2
Over ride Progra m
Pro g 3
Pro g 4 Program
1 Hour Select
Select
Off Off Off

7 7

Figure 4
 3. ISG1201 Wiring DB mount - Mains Power 220-240VAC ~50Hz;
a. Mains live wire (RED) from geyser breaker to screw terminal L1 (Fig 2 - L1);
b. Neutral wire (Black/Blue) from Neutral Bar to screw terminal N1 (Fig 2 - N1).

4. ISG1201 Wiring DB Mount - Timer Controller output to geyser;

a. Live wire (RED) from geyser isolator to screw terminal L2 (Fig 2 - L2);
b. Neutral wire (Black) from geyser isolator to neutral bar (standard wiring);
c. Earth wire from geyser (Green/yellow) to earth bar (standard wiring).

5. Ensure ISG1201 is installed correctly, see Fig 5 below.

Distribution Panel
Breaker (20A) Earth Bar
ISG1201

Neutral Bar
Geyser Isolator

Geyser Tank

Figure 5

OPERATION

ISG1201 Intelligent Switch (Geyser) operation

 Ensure ISG1201 is installed correctly.

 Ensure all mains power connectors and covers are properly closed and secured.
 Ensure mains power is restored.
 Verify Mains power status, green LED light is ON.
 Verify Geyser status, red LED light OFF/ON.
 Verify ISG1201 programme status blue flashing LED with 1 sec interval.

ISG1201 Timer Programme Selection

 Verify ISG1201 programme status blue flashing LED with 1 sec interval.
 Select preferred programmeming time.
 Change programme by depressing “Programme Select” Button (Fig 1 - 6) with a single 1 sec press to move
programme selection up one level, e.g., blue light flashes 1x (once), single depress will move programme to level 2,
blue light flashes 2x (twice) etc.
 Continue programme depress until correct programmeming is obtained;
o Prog 1 – Flashing Blue LED status light: 1 flash with 1 second Interval = Default, always in “ON”
mode but “OFF” during designated peak times (Red) below (morning and evening Monday to
Friday). Override “ON” option may be selected at any time excluding designated peak times.
o Prog 2 – Flashing Blue LED status light: 2 flashes with 1 Second Interval = “OFF” from 08h00 to
15h00 and “OFF” for designated peak times (Red) below (morning and evening Monday to Friday)
Override “ON” option may be selected at any time excluding designated peak times. This
programme is suitable for solar geyser applications.
 o Prog 3 – Flashing Blue LED status light: 3 flashes with 1 second Interval = “OFF” all the time.
Override “ON” option may be selected at any time excluding designated peak times (Red) below
(morning and evening Monday to Friday). This programme is suitable for solar geyser applications.
o Prog 4 – Flashing Blue LED status light, 4 flashes with 1 second interval = “OFF” from 00h00 to
03h00, from 08h00 to 15h00, from 20h00 to 24h00 and for designated peak times (Red) below
(morning and evening Monday to Friday). Note that on Saturdays and Sundays there is an
additional “ON” time from 11h00 to 13h00. Override “ON” option may be selected at any time
excluding designated peak times.

ISG1201 Timer Override Function

ISG1201 module is fitted with a 1 Hour override function to allow geyser status control for the following:
 Manual user control, heating cold geyser for duration 1 hour.

Depressing the override (Fig 1 - 5) function on the ISG1201 will change Geyser Status to “ON” mode, normal thermostat control
for duration of 1 hour outside designated peak load timess then hands back control to the timer.

ISG1201 General Information

With power outage, geyser load control timer returns control function within 1 hour + up to 17 min RNG (random number
generator). Note - The geyser will remain off the grid for 1 hour on restoration of the power.

WARNING

Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste. Use separate collection
facilities.

Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available.

If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dump, hazardous substances can leak into
the groundwater and get into the food chain, damage your health and well being.

When replacing old appliances with new, the retailer is legally obligated to take back your old
appliance for disposal free of charge.

KES CONTACT DETAILS

Physical Address: 21 De Havilland Crescent

Persequor Techno Park
Meiring Naude Street
Persequor
Pretoria

Postal Address: P.O.Box 60

Persequor
0200

Telephone No: 012 349 5477

012 349 5467/68

Fax Number: 012 349 5122

 USER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
GEYSER LOAD CONTROL TIMER (ISG1201 Timer)

1) This Geyser Load Control Timer allows the user to select one of four operating programmes as illustrated
below.
2) Each programme provides different electrical power “ON” times to the geyser. Note, during the electrical
power “ON” times the geyser will ONLY switch on and heat water when required to do so by the geyser.
3) The user may select the override “ON” option to power “ON” the geyser for up to 60 minutes to heat water as
required. Note; this option is NOT available during designated peak times.
4) The Geyser Load Control Timer has been pre-programmed to NOT to supply electrical power to the geyser at
any time during the designated peak times, Monday to Friday 06H00 to 08H00 and 18H00 to 20H00.
The user may not override or alter these peak times.

Programme Selection
Select required programme by pressing “Programme Select” button with a single one second press to move
programme selection up one level, e.g., blue light flashes 1x (once), single press will move programme to level 2,
blue light flashes 2x (twice) etc, until the correct programming is obtained.

Programme 1 – Flashing Blue LED status light: 1 flash with 1 second Interval = Default, always in “ON” mode but
“OFF” during designated peak times (Red) below (morning and evening Monday to Friday). Override “ON” option
may be selected at any time excluding designated peak times.

Monday to Friday

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Saturday and Sunday

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Geyser electrical power is “OFF” during designated peak times Monday to Friday 06H00 to
08H00 and 18H00 to 20H00. The user may not override or alter these peak times.
Programme select – During this period the Geyser electrical power is “OFF” but the 60 minute
power “ON” override option may be selected
Programme select – During this period the Geyser will only power “ON” and heat water when
required to do so by the geyser

Programme 2 – Flashing Blue LED status light: 2 flashes with 1 Second Interval = “OFF” from 08h00 to 15h00
and “OFF” for designated peak times (Red) below (morning and evening Monday to Friday). Override “ON” option
may be selected at any time excluding designated peak times. This programme is suitable for solar geyser
applications.

Monday to Friday

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Saturday and Sunday

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Geyser electrical power is “OFF” during designated peak times Monday to Friday 06H00 to
08H00 and 18H00 to 20H00. The user may not override or alter these peak times.
Programme select – During this period the Geyser electrical power is “OFF” but the 60 minute
power “ON” override option may be selected
Programme select – During this period the Geyser will only power “ON” and heat water when
required to do so by the geyser
 USER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE,

Programme 3 – Flashing Blue LED status light: 3 flashes with 1 second Interval = “OFF” all the time. Override
“ON” option may be selected at any time excluding designated peak times (Red) below (morning and evening
Monday to Friday). This programme is suitable for solar geyser applications.

Monday to Friday

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Saturday and Sunday

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Geyser electrical power is “OFF” during designated peak times Monday to Friday 06H00 to
08H00 and 18H00 to 20H00. The user may not override or alter these peak times.
Programme select – During this period the Geyser electrical power is “OFF” but the 60 minute
power “ON” override option may be selected
Programme select – During this period the Geyser will only power “ON” and heat water when
required to do so by the geyser

Programme 4 – Flashing Blue LED status light, 4 flashes with 1 second interval = “OFF” from 00h00 to 03h00,
from 08h00 to 15h00, from 20h00 to 24h00 and for designated peak times (Red) below (morning and evening
Monday to Friday). Note that on Saturdays and Sundays there is an additional “ON” time from 11h00 to 13h00.
Override “ON” option may be selected at any time excluding designated peak times.

Monday to Friday

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Saturday and Sunday

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Geyser electrical power is “OFF” during designated peak times Monday to Friday 06H00 to
08H00 and 18H00 to 20H00. The user may not override or alter these peak times.
Programme select – During this period the Geyser electrical power is “OFF” but the 60 minute
power “ON” override option may be selected
Programme select – During this period the Geyser will only power “ON” and heat water when
required to do so by the geyser