Universal Digital Timer III - Setup & Use

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Getting Started

Congratulations on your new Universal Digital Timer III! Feeding made simple. Swap your existing timer for the UNIVERSAL DIGITAL TIMER III, a connected timer designed to work with both 6V and 12V feeders.  

Manage your feeder your way with three flexible programming options. Use the built-in timer to manually set your feed schedule, or connect via Bluetooth using the FieldNode App to adjust settings without disturbing your setup. When within range, you can sync feed times with sunrise and sunset, create custom schedules for different days, check estimated feed levels, and run the feeder on demand—no subscription required. Continue reading to learn how to get it up and running!

Connecting The Timer

You purchased the timer, and now need to get it wired into your feeder? Let's get into that! First off, ensure that you have a compatible feeder kit by checking the list below:

• Pro Hunter Series
• Directional Series
• NXT Series (the varmint guard will no longer work once the original timer is replaced)
• Pro Magnum Series
• Ranch Series Auger & Broadcast
• Deer Feeder Broadcast

Now let's actually get the timer wired up to your feeder kit. Please click here to watch the video to learn how to complete this process (the first 3 minutes and 35 seconds of the video detail the install - the remainder of the video does not apply to this timer).

Setting The Timer

This timer can either be set via the timer itself or the FieldNode app. We recommend pairing it with the app to utilize the all-new FieldNode Connect features!

Option 1 - Program Feeder Using The FieldNode App (Recommended)

WHY USE THE APP?

These features are only available in the FieldNode App, and don't require a subscription:

• Sync feed times to local sunrise/sunset for automatic adjustments.
• Customize schedules to feed only on certain days of the week.
• Check estimated feed levels in the app.
• Run the feeder on demand.

HOW IT WORKS

Once your feeder is added to your FieldNode account, you can control your feeder via Bluetooth from up to 100 yards away. This allows you to adjust the feeder without disturbing the area, or feed on demand from your stand.

If you have an Edge 3 Series camera within range of your feeder, you can manage feed times remotely via cellular connectivity—from anywhere, anytime. (requires active camera subscription)

ADD YOUR FEEDER TO THE APP

1. Download the FieldNode App from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Sign up for an account or log in.
3. Ensure the feeder kit is powered on.
4. Open the FieldNode App and tap to link your feeder to your account when prompted.
5. Set feed times and adjust settings directly in the app.

Option 2 - PROGRAM FEEDER USING THE TIMER

1. POWER ON THE TIMER
   • Press any button to wake the screen.
2. SET LOCAL TIME
   • The current time will appear on the display.
   • Press SET to adjust the time. Current time will start flashing.
   • Use the UP/DOWN arrows to adjust the local time. Press and hold the arrow to scroll faster.
   • Press SET to save.
3. SET FEED TIMES
   • The All-In-One II timer allows up to 4 feed times per day, with run times of 1–20 seconds each.
   • DEFAULT SETTINGS: If you do not set feed times, the feeder will run at 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM for 6 seconds.
     • For each feed time, you will set:
       • Start Time (when feed disperses).
       • Run Time (how long the motor spins)
     • To program feed times, press the UP arrow to enter timer setup.
       • The screen will display "TIMER 1."
       • Press SET to begin programming this timer.
       • Use the UP/DOWN arrows to select the desired time.
       • Press SET to save.
     • To program run-time, press SET.
       • Use the UP/DOWN arrows to select the run-time.
       • Press SET to save.
       • Repeat for additional timers.
4. RUN A TEST
   • Press the TEST button.
   • Stand at least 10 feet away.
   • A 10-second countdown will begin, then the motor will spin.
   • The test will run for the duration of TIMER 1.
   • To cancel the test, press any button on the timer.

FACTORY RESET

IF YOU NEED TO RESET THE TIMER:

1. Hold TEST and the DOWN arrow at the same time.
   1. A 5-second countdown will begin.
2. Continue holding until "rST" appears on the screen.
3. The timer will reset to default settings.
4. If your feeder was connected to your FieldNode App account, you will need to reconnect the feeder in the app and reprogram your settings.