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ATX Installation and User’s Guide

 

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Power Requirements 

Cylindrical lithium battery (2 batteries) or Optional AC adapter 
Specifications of optional AC adapter (Lathem part #VIE1800). 

Output voltage   : 6V DC 

Rated current  : 200mA 

Ripple voltage  : max 500mVrms (200mA load) 

Plug type             : EIAJ-2RA 

Polarity              : Center plus(+) terminal 

 

Troubleshooting 

 

Q.

  What happens if batteries die before I replace them? 

A.

  The  ATX  will  stop  working.  When  the  batteries  are  replaced, 

press  and  release  the  RESET  button  on  the  ATX.  It  will 
automatically  reset  time  when  it  receives  the  WWVB  signal. 
(This may take 24 hours). The battery  life is approximately 5 
years. When the batteries become low the display will show a 
low battery indicator “ ”. 

 

Q.

  Do I need batteries if I use an AC adaptor? 

A.

  No, batteries are bypassed when an AC adapter is used. 

 
Q.

  What do I do if TRNS does not flash after I press TRNS button? 

A.

  Verify the ATX is not listening for the WWVB signal. The ATX will 

not transmit until the listening period ends. 

 

Q.

  How many Wall Clocks can an ATX correct? 

A.

  As long as all Wall Clocks are in the range of the ATX, there is 

virtually no limit of the number of clocks it can correct. 

Q.

  What do I do if the time does not correct on the ATX after WWVB 

Summary of Contents for ATX

Page 1: ...Model ATX AirTime Wireless Wall Clock Transceiver Installation User s Guide Copyright 2009 Lathem Time Corporation All rights reserved...

Page 2: ...X Installations 6 Setup Repeater Mode 6 Glossary of Definitions 8 Selection of Mode 8 Operation of Master Mode 8 Operation of Repeater Mode 8 Operation of Reset in Master Mode 8 How to access Setup Mo...

Page 3: ...d transmit the accurate time to 12 and 15 analog and 4 and 6 digital model AirTime wall clocks The ATX can be operated using 2 CR123A batteries rated with a five 5 year life or powered by an optional...

Page 4: ...ived Low battery Indicates the batteries should be replaced Link LINK Indicates data reception from another AirTime transmitter was successful within the last 24 hours Used in Repeater mode WWVB recei...

Page 5: ...light with a clear view of the sky for best signal reception In Master mode the ATX can also be set manually if no WWVB signal is available The accuracy of the ATX without the WWVB signal is 5 minutes...

Page 6: ...e the WWVB signal before installing your wall clocks FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING THE WALL CLOCKS 1 Remove the back cover of ATX and slide the Mode Selection switch to the Master positi...

Page 7: ...second The Time Zone will flash on the display Use the Up or Down buttons to select the proper Time Zone see list of zones below and press Set Available Time Zones Time Zone Offset Display Atlantic Ti...

Page 8: ...all mounted or sat on a shelf If the ATX does not receive the WWVB signal in the next step then consider installing it near a window facing Boulder Colorado or under a skylight with a clear view of th...

Page 9: ...ours press the RECV button for 2 seconds and release The indicator will flash 4 times indicating the signal has been received or 5 times if no reception has occurred 7 Press and release the TRNS butto...

Page 10: ...location where the WWVB signal was received Mount the ATX Drill a 5 16 hole Insert a wall anchor and tap flush to wall with a hammer Insert a screw into the anchor leaving 1 8 exposed Align the keyho...

Page 11: ...move the back cover and slide the Mode Selection switch to the Repeater position 2 Insert two 2 CR123A lithium batteries and replace the back cover or connect the optional 6VDC adapter if it will be u...

Page 12: ...aters If the Repeater ATX fails to receive the signal from the Master ATX Transceiver indicated by a LED flashing red or the display toggling between time and date and E then press the Reset button or...

Page 13: ...ation of Repeater Mode Time data is automatically received and transmitted once per hour Operation of Reset in Master Mode Press and release the reset button to start receiving the WWVB If the receivi...

Page 14: ...t mode Master Repeater 2 seconds or shorter Time zone set mode Time zone D S T Invalid 2 7 seconds Manual time set mode Do not use this feature Year Month Day Hour Minute Year Month Day Hour Minute Ch...

Page 15: ...r mode continuously pressing the RECEIVE button for 7 seconds or longer will turn OFF WWVB reception and the indicator is removed from the display Continuously pressing the RECEIVE button for 7 second...

Page 16: ...tically reset time when it receives the WWVB signal This may take 24 hours The battery life is approximately 5 years When the batteries become low the display will show a low battery indicator Q Do I...

Page 17: ...ed for proper operation that you install the ATX in a location that can receive the WWVB signal Q What do I do if my ATX does not update for Daylight Savings Time A Make sure the ATX has a clear view...

Page 18: ...s can be set to Repeater mode to increase coverage All repeater ATX s within the 150 foot range from the first ATX will re broadcast the signal As long as ATX Repeaters are within 150 foot range of ea...

Page 19: ...compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC...

Page 20: ...l carton or equivalent fully insured with shipping charges prepaid Lathem will not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage incurred in shipping 6 WARRANTY DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILI...

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