CHRONOTRONIX V400 NIXIE TUBE CLOCK
2006
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10. Setting Alarm Clock
Alarm function can be switched on and off in display mode.
If the alarm function is switched off and button 2 is pressed long
time (1 second) the alarm function shall be switched on. In this
case display changes to the actual set alarm time (in 24h mode)
and the buzzer beeps twice. After 1 second (button 2 is not
pressed) display switches back to display mode.
If alarm function is switched on, and button 2 is pressed long (1
second), alarm function shall be switched off. In this case display
changes to the actual set alarm time (in 24h mode) and the
buzzer beeps once. After 1 second display switches back to
display mode.
In the event alarm starts while the clock is in night power down
mode it automatically switches to display mode. After 30 minutes
clock shall switch back to night power down mode (in case
switch on time of night power down mode is not already
reached).
If button 3 is pressed while alarm sounds, signal gets switched
off.
If the alarm is not switched off by pressing button 3 it
automatically switches off after 30 minutes.
Setup Example:
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Alarm function shall be switched on.
•
Clock is in display mode.
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Press button 2 long time (1 second)
•
Display changes to the set alarm time (in 24h display) and
buzzer beeps either once or twice.
•
If buzzer has only beeped once, then the alarm function would
be switched off now, and button 2 have to be pressed a
second time. Then the buzzer beeps twice and alarm function
is switched on now.
•
After one second the display returns to display mode.
11. Factory Presets
Main menu 2:
00:00:00 (Alarm time)
02:00:05 (display mode of time: 5 seconds)
03:00:00 (display mode of date: 0 seconds)
04:03:xx (Cross fade setting: 3)
05:00:00 (time display in 24h mode and date display in
DD.MM.YY arrangement)
00:00:00 (switch off time for night power-down mode)
00:00:00 (switch on time for night power-down mode)
08:00:00 Null suppression not active
09:xx:yy Settings depend to the installed tubes (see 9.11)
Alarm clock function is switched off.
12. Memory
All settings (including time, date, etc.) are stored internally while
no power line is available.
13. Life Expectancy of the Nixie Tubes
Unfortunately, there are no actual data sheets available for this
Nixie tube specifying the life expectancy for a use in clocks. This
is due to the fact that Nixie tubes were not originally
manufactured to use them as clock displays. But we expect them
to last longer than they did decades ago.
14. Replacing the Nixie Tubes
To observe all protection provisions, the tubes may only be
changed by a qualified professional.
15. Life Expectancy of the Battery
The life expectancy of the internal battery is more than 10 years.
16. Replacing the Internal Battery
If the clock does not store time while no power is available the
internal battery is probably weak. Replacement lithium button
cells of the type CR2032 can be purchased at your local battery
dealer. Observe the safety instructions of the battery
manufacturer.
To replace battery pull the power plug out of the clock.
Put the clock on a smooth surface to protect tubes from damage.
Put the clock on the front in order to reach the screws on the
bottom of the clock. Remove the 4 outer screws on the bottom of
the clock. Remove the bottom plate with the board. Remove the
weak lithium battery out of its holder and replace it with the new
one. Note that the plus pole of the battery must point to the
bottom of the clock.
Make sure you do not forget any tools inside the clock.
Mount the bottom plate with the 4 screws.
Check all functions of the clock and then check if the clock stores
the time by pulling the power plug out of the connector.
If you have problems with this process contact customer support.
17. Battery Disposal
Do not dispose batteries to the household waste.
Only dispose your old batteries to appropriate points of
acceptance.
Ask your battery dealer for a professional battery disposal.
18. Cleaning Clock and Tubes
For safety reasons unplug the clock before cleaning.
Clean the clock by gently wiping with a clean, dry cloth. Never
use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents or any liquids
on the clock or any of its parts.
19. Malfunction and Troubleshooting
Problem:
No display (all tubes off)
Reasons and Solution:
a)
No line power: Check the outlet for correct voltage.
Check if the power cord is connected correctly to the
power supply and if the power plug is connected to the
clock.
b)
Clock is in night power down mode. Read the
corresponding submenu 2.6 and 2.7.
Problem:
Clock doesn’t store time and date while no power line is
available.
Reason and solution:
Probably, the internal battery is weak.
See topic ‘Replacing the Internal Battery’ on how to replace the
internal battery.
Other problems:
Please contact the customer support.
20. Storage of Packing Material
Remember to save your original box and packing material in the
event that you have to ship or transport the clock.
The original
packaging is absolutely required for transport.
21. Returns
We will
not accep
t any returns in a packaging other than the
original one.
22. Customer Support
osmotec living concepts
Hohenzollernstr. 142
80796 Munich
Germany
eMail: [email protected]
Internet: www.NixieClock.net
