MagIQtouch Controller – Timer Program Mode Setup for Ducted Gas Heaters and Evaporative Cooling


Overview

Program mode allows you to automatically run your system using a set schedule, whether you are using:

  • Ducted Gas Heating
  • Evaporative Cooling

The controller uses:

  • 7-day programming
  • 4 fixed time periods per day
  • Settings only operate when PROGRAM mode is active

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How Program Mode Works

Each day is divided into four fixed time periods:

Time PeriodTypical Use
WakeSystem runs before you get up
AwaySystem off when house is empty
HomeSystem runs before you return
SleepReduced heating/cooling overnight

Key Rules

  • These time periods are fixed
  • You cannot rename or add extra periods
  • You can only adjust:
    • Start time
    • ON / OFF
    • Set temperature (or cooling control)

How to Set Up Program Mode

Step 1 – Enter Program Mode

  1. Press PROGRAM
  2. Select EDIT

Step 2 – Select Day(s)

  • Choose individual days or multiple days
  • You can apply the same schedule across several days

Step 3 – Configure Each Time Period

For each period (Wake / Away / Home / Sleep):

  1. Select the time period
  2. Set the start time
  3. Choose:
    • ON → system will run
    • OFF → system will not run
  4. Set the required control:
    • Temperature (heating or cooling in TEMP mode)
  5. Save

Repeat for all four periods


Step 4 – Save and Exit

  • Confirm settings
  • Exit to main screen

The schedule is now stored


How to Run the Program

For the program to operate:

  • Controller must be set to PROGRAM mode
  • System must be ON

✅ If either is not set, the program will not run


Heating vs Cooling – What Changes

FunctionDucted Gas HeatingEvaporative Cooling
Temperature controlThermostatic control onlyDepends on cooling mode
ON/OFF schedulingPer time periodPer time period
Fan speed controlAutomaticMay vary depending on mode
Program structureSameSame

Important

  • The Program structure is identical for heating and cooling
  • Only system operation differs once ON

Temporary Changes (Override)

  • You can adjust temperature during a programmed period
  • This is a temporary override only
  • System returns to programmed settings at the next time period

Key Limitations (Avoid Customer Confusion)

  • Only 4 time periods per day
  • Cannot create custom time blocks
  • Program runs only in PROGRAM mode
  • Changing settings during operation does not permanently update the program

Common Issues

Program not running

  • Not in PROGRAM mode
  • System is OFF

System running at wrong times

  • Check:
    • Day selected
    • Time period settings
    • ON/OFF status

System turns off unexpectedly

  • Current time period is set to OFF

Cooling or heating not operating as expected

  • Check:
    • Set temperature for that time period
    • Current operating mode (heating or cooling behaviour differs)

Summary

  • 7-day programmable timer
  • 4 fixed time periods (Wake / Away / Home / Sleep)
  • Each period controls:
    • Start time
    • ON/OFF
    • Temperature
  • Works the same for heating and cooling
  • Only runs when PROGRAM mode is active