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Cathode Poisoning Prevention
All Nixie tubes suffer from ‘cathode poisoning’ causing metal molecules of glowing
cathodes (digits) to attach to non-glowing cathodes. This finally leads to the end of
tubes’ life. To avoid this, the non/seldom glowing cathodes have to be switched on
from time to time.
Divergence animation will light up all digits, shuffling through them. To use this
feature, please refer to MENU 17. The default setting has 10 minutes interval. It is NOT
recommended to disable this feature.
Special Remarks
These nixie tubes were produced in 1960-1980. There may be minor
differences/flaws among them, which is normal due to the limitation of the
technologies at that time.
Divergence Meter will become warm after a certain time of operation, which is
normal.
Divergence Meter is solid and heavy since its housing is made stainless steel.
Please pay attention when plug/unplug the Micro-USB cable to avoid damage of
Micro-USB socket.
Designer:
Yan Zeyuan. China
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