User Manual for Danfoss 102E7 Electronic Mini Programmer
Quick guide for the Danfoss 102E7 7-day electronic mini-programmer. Learn how to install, wire, set up programs, and use overrides for your heating and hot water system.
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The Danfoss 102E7 is a 7-day electronic mini-programmer designed to control hot water and heating systems. It offers 3 ON and 3 OFF periods per day. Users can choose between 7-day control (different programs for each day) or 5/2-day control (one program for weekdays, another for weekends). The unit features a battery backup to retain settings during power cuts for up to 2 days.

Installation and Wiring
Warning: This product must be installed by a qualified electrician or competent heating installer in accordance with current IEEE wiring regulations.


Installation Steps:
- Loosen the fixing screw in the base to release the wiring cover.
- Press firmly in the center of the wallplate to slide it apart from the module.
- Fix the wallplate to the wall or plaster box. Ensure screw heads do not protrude beyond the vertical center rib.
- Connect wires according to the wiring diagrams provided in the manual (pages 6-9).
- If the system is 230Vac, terminals 3 and L must be linked with insulated cable.
- Plug the module into the wallplate, ensuring the hook at the top engages with the slot.
Initial Setup and Reset
Before programming, perform a full reset to ensure the unit is in a known state:

- Open the flap on the front of the unit.
- Press and hold the +1HR and MAN buttons.
- Press and release the R/S button using a small, non-metallic object (e.g., a matchstick).
- Release the +1HR and MAN buttons.
To set the time and day, press and hold PROG for 5 seconds to display the year, then use the + or - buttons to adjust. Use the DAY button to toggle between day and month settings.
Programming the Programmer
The unit can be set to 7-day or 5/2-day mode. To convert to 5/2-day mode, remove the small two-way connector from the pins on the rear of the module and press the R/S button.
Programming Steps:
- Press PROGRAMME until SET ON TIME appears.
- Use DAY to select the day(s).
- Use + and - to set the desired ON time.
- Press NEXT ON/OFF to move to the next event.
- Repeat for all events.
- Press PROGRAMME to return to RUN mode.
Operating Modes and Overrides
Use the rocker switch to select WATER/HEATING or WATER ONLY. Press the SELECT button to cycle through modes:
- ON: Heating/hot water remains on constantly.
- OFF: Heating/hot water will not come on.
- AUTO: Follows programmed times.
- ALLDAY: Comes on at the first programmed ON and stays on until the last programmed OFF.
Temporary Overrides:
- +1HOUR: Adds an extra hour of operation. Press again to cancel.
- MAN: Manually overrides the current program (only in AUTO or ALLDAY mode). Press again to cancel.
Battery Backup
The built-in battery retains time and program settings for up to 2 days during a power cut. If power is lost for longer, the unit must be reset using the R/S button and reprogrammed.
Manufacturer information
Danfoss A/S
Practical help
Common problems
The battery backup lasts for 2 days. If power is out longer, reset the unit using the R/S button and reprogram.
Check if the unit is in the correct mode (AUTO or ALLDAY). Verify the rocker switch is set to the desired function (WATER/HEATING or WATER ONLY).
Press the R/S button to reset the unit and return to factory preset programs.
Before use
- Ensure installation is performed by a qualified electrician.
- Verify mains supply is 230Vac, 50Hz.
- Determine if 7-day or 5/2-day mode is required.
- Perform a full reset before initial programming.
- Check that the rocker switch is set to the correct heating/water mode.
Specs in practice
- Power supply
- 230 Vac ± 15%, 50 Hz
- Switching action
- 1 x SPST, Type 1B
- Power Reserve
- Minimum 24 hours
- Max. Ambient Temperature
- 45°C
Images and diagrams
- Wiring diagrams illustrate connections for gravity DHW with pumped heating, 3-port mid-position valves, and 2-port zone valves.
- Terminal identification is provided for mains supply and heating/water controls.
Model compatibility
- Compatible with domestic gas or oil-fired central heating systems.
- Can be used with 3-port mid-position valves or 2-port zone valves.
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