Honeywell’s 7-day solar timer switches have an abundance of programming options to control lights, block heaters, fans, and pool filter pumps.
Our animated video begins with the default screen, after power is applied to the switch, and continues through every menu step-by-step. Learn what each function does, how to make adjustments, and how to apply a setting.
Features that apply to all models (video goes into more detail):
- Large backlit LCD screen displays time, day of the week, and icons of set programs.
- Manual Mode: Lights turn on and off with the main button.
- Automatic Mode: 7-day programming with up to 21 individual programs to turn lights on and off.
- Random Mode: Lights turn on and off at different times based on factory presets.
- Automatic Daylight Savings time changeover (this option can be turned off).
- Two hour battery backup for power outage.
| Compare | Load Type | Max Load | Min Load | Incandescent | Halogen | Fluorescent | CFL and LED | Motors † | Product Page ‡ | Purchase § |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPLS540A – RPLS541A | single pole • 3-way lighting | 500 W | 40 W | Visit Honeywell | Buy now at Amazon | |||||
| RPLS740B – RPLS741B | single pole • motor | 1800 W • .75 hp motor • 1440 W Tungsten | none | Visit Honeywell | Buy now at Amazon | |||||
| PLS550A – PLS551A | single pole • 3-way lighting | 500 W | 40 W | Visit Honeywell | Buy now at Amazon | |||||
| PLS750 – PLS751 | single pole • 3-way lighting • motor | 1800 W • 1 hp motor • 1440 W Tungsten | none | Visit Honeywell | Buy now at Amazon | |||||
| TI072 – Aube | single pole • 3-way lighting • motor | 1800 W • 1 hp motor • 1440 W Tungsten | none | Visit Honeywell | Buy now at Amazon |
† Motor applicable switches include uses for: block heaters, fans, pool filter pumps.
‡ Product availability and specs may change. Check manufacturers website for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
All the programming features are the same, along with the design. Only the warranty and load vary.
For example, Honeywell customer service said, “The RPLS740 is a retail switch, which has 1 year warranty on it. This switch is not compatible with 3-way switching wire configuration. It is retail unit available at any retail stores. The PLS750 is a trade switch, which has 3 years warranty from date of installation. This switch is compatible with 3-way switching wire configuration. Its available through any HVAC licensed contractor”.
The Honeywell RPLS540A, RPLS541A, PLS550A, and PLS551A light switch timers do not require a neutral wire.
The RPLS540A, RPLS541A, PLS550A, and PLS551A require a minimum load of 40 W.
The RPLS740B, RPLS741B, PLS750, PLS751, and TI072 switches don’t have a minimum load.
Aube Technologies – a Honeywell company, targets the Canadian market, but are the exact same as their Honeywell counterparts, with a different part number.
Update: The Aube timer switches no longer have a separate website and are now rolled into the Honeywell website and product line.
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