Leviton VPT24-1PZ Vizia 24-Hour Programmable Indoor Timer with Astronomical Clock

by Leviton

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Vizia + 24-Hour Programmable Indoor Timer with Astronomical Clock helps lower your electrical costs without sacrificing convenience. Replacing standard switches with timer switches can reduce energy consumption, improve security, and save you money. Allowing up to 50 timer event settings per day, this timer switch can be programmed weekdays, weekends, all days or any combination of days. It (Vizia + 24-hour Timer) also meets all applicable UL, CSA, and FCC requirements, and comes with three changeable faceplates in white, ivory, and light almond colors to complement your decor.

Vizia + 24-Hour Programmable Indoor Timer with Astronomical Clock At a Glance: Automated control of lights, fans, pumps, and more Allows up to 50 on/off event settings per day for complete versatility Meets all applicable UL, CSA, and FCC requirements Includes three changeable face plates in white, ivory, and light almond Five-year warranty

Programmable timer switches reduce energy consumption, improve security, and add convenience. View larger.

Automated Control of Lights, Fans, Pumps, and More
The timer switch works for single-pole or three-way applications when used with the Vizia + remote switch - VP0SR (sold separately). It offers automated control of lights, fans, and motor loads in your home or business, reducing energy waste and lowering costs.

To enhance home security, this timer allows homeowners to set their lights to turn on and off for a lived-in look while they're away. Able to automate control of heat lamps, pool pumps or bathroom fans, it is also ideal for outdoor lighting or seasonal indoor lighting and decorations.

Easy Programming with up to 50 Timer Event Settings per Day
The timer switch offers a professional mode that has the flexibility to program up to 50 on/off event settings per day, so it's easy to customize to suit your lighting needs. It can be programmed for weekdays, weekends, all days, or any combination of days. Thanks to the large backlit display, timer settings are easy to read at a glance, and a green LED serves as a locator light when rooms are dark.

Astronomical Clock for Unbeatable Accuracy
For optimum accuracy, the timer switch features an astronomical clock that can be programmed to automatically adjust to local sunup and sundown times, as well as Daylight Saving Time. The built-in rechargeable battery never needs replacement and keeps the programmed settings in the event of a power interruption.

Warranty Information
The Leviton Vizia + 24-Hour Programmable Timer Switch is backed by a manufacturer's five-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Timer switch and installation guide.

From the Manufacturer

Leviton offers many products that will help lower electrical costs and add convenience to everyday living. By simply replacing standard switches with timer switches will reduces energy consumption and extends bulb life. Better than ever - Leviton Decora Timer Switches offer advanced features, superior accuracy and contemporary aesthetics. Our robust selection provides convenient timed control of lighting and motor loads in homes, offices, schools, hotel rooms and other small commercial applications. Homeowners can set lights to turn on and off for a lived-in look while they are away, or automate control of heat lamps, pool pumps or bathroom fans. Our versatile selection includes fully programmable and preset timers in popular styles and colors. All are backed by Leviton's long history of quality and reliability. Vizia + 24 hour Timer 120VAC, 60HZ, 1800W Incandescent, 15A Resistive/Inductive, 1HP, for single pole, 3-way or more locations, with astronomic clock, backlit LCD display, timer settings at a glance, green LED locator, neutral required. White assembled on device, ivory and light almond included.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003AIKQZ8
• Item model number: VPT24-1PZ
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,833 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #24 in Home Improvement > Electrical > Timers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to install and program but pricey, March 28, 2010

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E. Gabber "software engineer" (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leviton VPT24-1PZ Vizia 24-Hour Programmable Indoor Timer with Astronomical Clock (Tools & Home Improvement)

Pros:
- Clear installation instructions.
- Easy to program the automatic sunset/sunrise times.
- Informative display.
- Built-in rechargeable backup battery; no need to replace disposable batteries.
- Works well with LED bulbs (I am using an INCU7W 7W LED bulb). See below.

Cons:
- Pricey (I have seen timers for about $25).
- No long-term experience with the built-in rechargeable battery.
- Display is difficult to read unless the backlight is on.

Notes:
1. If you want to use the automatic sunset/sunrise time to control a load, you need to perform 3 steps: program the time/date, set your latitude and longitude, and finally set one on/off event.

2. My previous timer, an Intermatic EJ500 timer, did not turn off the power completely when it should have been off. This problem became evident when I replaced an incandescent bulb with a LED bulb. The LED bulb would blink every few seconds while the timer was in the "off" position. I did not notice it when I used an incandescent bulb because the latter needs much more power to generate light than the LED bulb. The blinking did not consume much power, but many guests told me that my light is burnt out. The problem was rectified by installing the Leviton VPT24.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy install. Different color plates, July 25, 2010

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M. Eide - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leviton VPT24-1PZ Vizia 24-Hour Programmable Indoor Timer with Astronomical Clock (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought the Leviton because it was the only timer switch I could find that changed sunset times and was available in light almond color. The switch comes packaged with ivory, light almond, and white faceplates. It has 5 wires on the back (one each for: power, load, neutral, ground, and 3-way switch operation). Instructions were clear and the switch installed easily. Because the switch is a little big, the directions recommend a switch box 2.5 inches in depth.

Programming was not difficult since the directions are very good (IMHO), but it was not intuitive and the directions are a must have. There are two setup options, pro and standard. The standard setup is conisderably simpler and basically is used if you only want to do time-on and time-off programming. If you want to take advantage of the switches sunset, sunrise, and daylight savings time options you will need to perform the Pro setup. I can't imagine why someone would pay the extra money for this switch and then not use the solar functions. I programmed the switch in about 5 minutes and it came on perfectly at "sunset" for my lattitude/longitude. With the built in battery I'm hoping I'll never have to program the switch again.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Install, Easy Programming, Perfect Operation..., January 24, 2011

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J. Berry - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leviton VPT24-1PZ Vizia 24-Hour Programmable Indoor Timer with Astronomical Clock (Tools & Home Improvement)

I needed an astronomical timer in Light Almond, so this was the default choice. The lede is that this timer installs easy, has easy-to-understand program options, and works great.

Having installed and used another brand of astronomic timer in the past, this was a very familiar process. It's a simple matter of connecting up all of the wires- the hardest part of the whole job is tucking the wires back into the box. The two main things to watch for in the installation are: 1) You must have a neutral at the box and 2) You must know which is the "line" side and which is the "load" side of the hot wire.

Programming is straightforward and simple, and accomplishes my dusk-to-dawn mission. I can see where others might want a little more flexibility in the offset function, but up to 50 programmable events can make up for most of that.

Operation is simple as well. The timer has an easy to read display and the faceplate acts as a manual switch, if manual operation is ever necessary. I have 3 of these in operation, with the longest just 6 weeks old, so I can't give a complete grade on reliability, but I haven't had any problems so far.

Leviton has a couple of interesting quirks in their timer compared to the competition, but if you do your research beforehand, you will know exactly what you are getting with this timer. And, as I said, Leviton is the only company that makes an astronomic timer in Light Almond, so I was pleasantly surprised that my only choice was a good choice!