If installing clocks after the initial Transmitter 8-hour power-up transmission, there are three options.
• Install clocks between 39 minutes past the hour and 6 minutes after the next hour. They will set right away.
• Install the clocks at any time of the day. They will set their time at the next 39 minutes after the hour.
• Power cycle the Transmitter. It will then broadcast for 8 consecutive hours and clocks will set immediately on power-
up.
In the event of a facility-wide power outage, a Transmitter with an external antenna will transmit a signal for 8 hours
upon the restoration of power. This will synchronize all devices. In the event power to a Transmitter is turned off and
turned back on (power-cycled), the Transmitter will transmit a signal continuously for 8 hours. Power-cycling a
Transmitter can be used to set/reset system devices. Do not power-cycle a Transmitter when it's in an error status; refer
to troubleshooting to resolve the error status.
Verify clock signal strength at the install location
A clock should be tested at its final installation location to verify it can receive a signal from a Transmitter.
1. At its installation location, press and IMMEDIATELY release the red button located on the backside of the clock and
hang the clock in place.
NOTE
When clocks are being installed or signal tested, it's very important not to hold the button down too
long or the hands will proceed to the 12 o'clock position and remain there indefinitely. If this should
happen, remove its batteries and wait 10 seconds, and then re-insert the batteries. The clock will
self initialize and set to the correct time.
2. The clock scans all channels looking for a Transmitter signal. Once the clock finds a channel, a series of beeps
emit from the clock.
• If a signal is received: clock emits a beep once per second, for one minute, every time a valid packet is decoded.
The clock hands automatically adjust to the correct time.
• If the clock is in a marginal signal area: the clock emits a beep once every few seconds. Battery operated
models will work in marginal signal areas, but may result in reduced battery life.
• No beeping: indicates a signal is not received from the Transmitter
Electric Analog Clock: Power specifications and configuration methods
Installation must adhere to local codes and ordinances.
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