Timer Operating Instructions Model# VTX-D DIGITAL TIMER Model # VTX-D
Timer Operating Instructions Product Line: Model#: TM VTX-D General Specifications Digital Timer Unit Daily Feed Times: 6 Run Time Duration: Programmable from 1 to 30 seconds per feeding Battery Charge Level Indicator: Real-time 2
Introduction The Game Winner Model # VTX-D boasts our exclusive third-generation digital timer technology. ® The new and improved design features a much larger LCD to allow for easier viewing during unit programming, it also comes loaded with a robust set of new functionality (i.e. a real-time battery charge level indicator, large silicone rubber buttons, motor and battery wire leads molded into the housing gasket).
Installation Replacement Timer Remove old timer by disconnecting the motor lead wires from the motor terminals and the power supply wires (typically red and black in color) from the battery terminals. Now proceed to “New” timer installation instructions. New Timer Connect Motor Wires Identify the blue and white wires extending from the right hand side of the timer unit. Once located, install the blue wire to the red wire from the motor. Install the white wire to the black wire from the motor.
right hand side of the timer unit (red and black in color). Once located, connect the red wire to the positive terminal on the battery, as marked “+”. Next connect the black wire to the negative terminal on the battery, as marked “-“. To insure that the user has hooked up the proper voltage battery, the digital timer unit now comes equipped with an auto “battery-type” detection indicator. Once the timer is hooked up to a 6-Volt battery, the battery icon will appear on the LCD.
Next, press the ▼ button once from “READY” mode to “CLOCK” mode. Press the “OK” button again to enter the clock settings. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to set the desired hour, then press the “OK” button and use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to adjust the minutes. After the time is set, press the “OK” button to move on. Programming Set Feed Time Once you have set the current time, then use the ▲ or ▼ buttons from “CLOCK” mode to enter the appropriate “FEED” mode (Feed.1 thru Feed.6).
Set Duration Once the feed time is set, press the “OK” button again and use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to set the run time duration (duration 1-30 seconds). Set Motor RPM Once the duration is set, press the ▲ or ▼ buttons again to set the motor RPM (Hi/Med/Low).
Once you complete programming a single feed cycle, press the “OK” button again and use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to enter the next feeding. After you have completed your programming press the “OK” button to move on. Testing To test the unit, press the ▼ button once to from “FEED” mode to the “TEST” mode and press “OK”. The unit will turn on after a 10 second delay, giving the user a chance to STEP BACK from the feeder. The test will run for the duration as set for the first feed time.
Resetting If for some reason the unit is not functioning properly, press the ▼ button to the “RESET” mode and press “OK”. This will cause the unit to restore itself to the factory default setting while simultaneously running a self-diagnostic on all its functions.
Battery Charge Level The digital timer is equipped with a battery charge level indicator as indicated by a five (5) bar battery icon. The digital timer unit will display the battery charge level in realtime. This unique function is to aid the user in identifying the time when a battery either needs to be replaced or re-charged.
General Safety Always protect your eyes from flying feed or seed Do not put your hands or fingers near or on the dispersement mechanism once the battery is connected Always disconnect the battery when transporting the unit, or damage to the timer could occur Maintenance Battery You will start to notice a reduction in the feed dispersement pattern if your battery begins to lose its charge.
Weather Extreme cold or excessively hot weather can affect battery life. During these conditions check the battery often and replace if needed. Extreme cold weather may cause the LCD (liquid crystal display) screen to react slowly until the temperature warms up. Despite the possible slowness of the LCD, the digital timer is working properly and will go off as per the programmed.
FCC Statement Product Name: Digital Timer Trade Name: Wildgame Innovations Model# VTX-D This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two criteria: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
For timer or control unit questions and customer service requests (not feeders), contact: WGI Innovations, LTD. Attn: Customer Service 602 Fountain Parkway Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 Telephone: (800) 847-8269 Fax: (972) 352-6633 www.wildgameinnovations.com “Game Winner” is a registered TM trademark of Academy Sports+Outdoors.
