Swylite LST200+-W Dual Event Digital In-Wall Timer Switch with Backlight, White

by Swylite

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Swylite LST200+-W, Dual Event Digital In Wall Timer Switch with Backlight, replaces a standard wall switch to provide automatic control of outdoor or indoor lighting, holiday lights, fans, and appliances. Works with low power compact fluorescent and LED bulbs, to assist in conserving energy and saving money. Fits in single or multi-gang junction boxes and wall plates. Is easy to install, program and operate. Use with decorator-style wall plate (not included). Can be used in a single or 3-Way switch operation. Streamlined, low profile mounting for a convenient sleek look. Large, back-lit, easy to read LCD clock and readout. Dual ON/OFF event timer provides easy programming. Internal battery backup never needs replacement. Set and Forget, real time is protected against power failure by internal battery backup. The screen is blank during a power outage. Programmed Times are permanently stored in system memory. Easy to see and use, manual rocker style override switch. Built-in surge voltage protection. Manual On-Demand delayed OFF feature requires no programming. Variable mode will discourage intruders. Supply Rating: 110-125 VAC, 60 Hertz, neutral line required. Load: 15 Amp Resistive, 5A Inductive, 625 Watts Incandescent, 1/2 HP motors. Internal Surge Protection: Self-Protecting against 1000 Volts Transient Voltage Spikes. Storage Temperature: -4 Degree Fahrenheit to +158 Degree Celsius (-20 Degree Celsius C to +70 Degree Celsius C).Operating Temperature: +14 Degree Fahrenheit to +131 Degree Fahrenheit (-10 Degree Celsius C to +55 Degree Celsius C). 5 percent - 95 percent Relative Humidity, Non-Condensing. ETL CUS Listed, Conforms to UL STD 60730-1A and 60730-2-7, Certified to CAN/CSA E60730-1 and E730-2-7 Indoor installation only MADE IN USA.

Product Description

Replaces standard wall switch to provide automatic control of outdoor or indoor lighting, holiday lights, fans, and appliances. Works with low power compact fluorescent and LED bulbs, to assist in conserving energy and saving money. Fits in single or multi-gang junction boxes and wall plates. Is easy to install, program and operate. Use with decorator-style wall plate (not included). Can be used in a single or 3-Way switch operation. Streamlined, low profile mounting for a convenient sleek look. Large, back-lit, easy to read LCD clock and readout. Dual ON/OFF event timer provides easy programming. Internal battery backup never needs replacement. Set & Forget, real time is protected against power failure by internal battery backup. The screen is blank during a power outage. Programmed Times are permanently stored in system memory. Easy to see and use, manual rocker style override switch. Built-in surge voltage protection. Manual On-Demand delayed OFF feature requires no programming. Variable mode will discourage intruders. Supply Rating: 110-125 VAC, 60 Hz, neutral line required. Load: 15 Amp Resistive, 5A Inductive, 625 Watts Incandescent, 1/2 HP motors. Internal Surge Protection: Self-Protecting against 1000 V Transient Voltage Spikes. Storage Temperature: -4°F to +158° (-20°C to +70°C).Operating Temperature: +14°F to +131°F (-10°C to +55°C). 5% - 95% Relative Humidity, Non-Condensing. ETL CUS Listed, Conforms to UL STD 60730-1A & 60730-2-7, Certified to CAN/CSA E60730-1 & E730-2-7 Indoor installation only MADE IN USA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.6 x 1.5 x 4.1 inches ; 6.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0018G5RZS
• Item model number: LST200+-W
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,923 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding product AND SERVICE, January 19, 2009

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Dan (Spokane, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swylite LST200+-W Dual Event Digital In-Wall Timer Switch with Backlight, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchase two of the LST200 models a few months ago and am extremely pleased. Works very well. It is nice to have a variable timer -- you set an on and off time and each day it varies 10 minutes around that on and off time to make it appear as though you are home. Installation was easy and all the necessary parts were included (such as wire nuts).

Of note, the blue LCD display developed some bad crystals after 1 month of use in one of the devices (the other continues to work perfectly!). It functioned correctly, but the display was hard to read. I emailed the company and a replacement was sent the same day via priority mail with return postage paid.

The other advantage is that this device will run low-wattage lines. THIS IS DIFFERENT than other similar products that won't run low-wattage (e.g. lines that are hooked up to fluorescent lights). This WILL effectively run fluorescent lights on the line because it completely dampens the electricity in the line. Other products only reduce the voltage to the points where the lights just turn off. Not the case here. These are better.

It is rare these days to have such excellent customer service. This is a great product (I think the LCD problem was a fluke) and I highly recommmend it.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than other automatic switches, February 7, 2009

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Namely (Jersey, NJ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Swylite LST200+-W Dual Event Digital In-Wall Timer Switch with Backlight, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

This product is better than the other similar devices out there for several reasons:

1. It stores your on/off time settings in solid state, so you don't have to reprogram every time the power goes out.

2. Has a rechargable backup battery built in. No more buying those expensive button cell batteries.

3. The backlight is very helpful in the dark and looks cool.

4. Easy to program.

5. Reliable (I've had it for 6 months w/ no problems)

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Really Nice Light Timer, June 8, 2009

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Malcolm (Idyllwild, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swylite LST200+-W Dual Event Digital In-Wall Timer Switch with Backlight, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

I got tired of connecting table lamps to portable timers when we go away. Not only is this a hassle, it does not really make the house look 'lived in'. Once installed the Swylite is built-in so it operates the real house lights that you select. This truely makes the house appear lived in while you are away on vacation. Once the on/off times are set all you do is throw a switch and go on vacation. End of hassle forever !!

To really make your home appear lived in install multiple controllers operating lights in various rooms with differing timing.

I am an electronics engineer and find this to be an excellent product. I have read reviews that berate the product.. these are all total BS and result from user incompetance. It's simply unfair to blame the product for ones own incompetance !! One user complains that its not compatible with 3-way switches that have 4 wires. Nonesense!! There is no such thing as a 3-way with 4 wires. Occasionally an electrician will attach an unused extra wire to the unused terminal of a switch rather than put a wire nut on the wire to save space in a crowded junction box. It's just not that hard to figure out which wire is not doing anything. The real problem may be finding a real neutral [white] connection. Sometimes in 3-way installs not every white wire in the box is a neutral. So you'll have to be very careful to find a real neutral [goes to the neutral bus in the breaker panel]. Connecting to a white wire that is not a neutral may or may not damage the controller. I am unable to predict that outcome since I do not have a schematic of the controller internal circuits.

If wired correctly, you'll be extremely happy with this controller.