Talk about a set-it-and-forget-it device for your home control. EE Systems Group Inc.‘s (EESGI) new multifunctional digital control timer will give you plenty of peace of mind.

The eTIMER/EE678TS is a versatile 24-hour 365-day event timer and counter that features a sophisticated function and easy installation and setup. eTIMER is designed to support a wide range of applications such as: Home and Building Automation, Security, Access, and Utility Control, and more, EESGI says.

EE678TS offers selectable latching or momentary output in up to 99 seconds of delay operations during a programmable schedule. The nonvolatile memory allows for programming the prior-to/or during-field installation.

The device lets you battery back-up your setting and is PC-programmable in its standard LCD display, the year’s calendar with updated (2007+) auto daylight savings adjust, holiday pre-set and a flexible schedule for a total time control solution.

Arlen Schweiger - Editor of Electronic House Magazine

Arlen writes about home technology installations and product news and reviews for electronichouse.com and Electronic House magazine.