Lathem ATX manual

Model ATX AirTime Wireless Wall Cloc k Transceiver Installation & User's Guide Copyright © 2009 Lathe m Time Corpora tion. All rights reserved .[...]

Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................. 1 LCD Display – Time, Date, Time Zone and Indicators ............................ 1 Indicators on LCD Display ............................................................. 1 Mode Selection ..................................................[...]

ATX Installa tion and User ’s Guide Page 1 Introduction The ATX (AirTime Transceiver) is a user-installable, battery-operated radio-frequency unit t hat provides the wireless signal t o keep AirTime wall clocks within its range synchronized to the second. The ATX can receive the WWVB signal from a radio station used by mi llions of people through[...]

ATX Installa tion and User’s Guide Page 2 Transmitting “TRNS” When flashing, in dicates the ATX is transmitting an AirTime signal Receiving “RECV” When flashing, indicates the ATX is in receiving mo de listening for an AirTime signal. (use d in Re peater mode) Daylight Savings Ti me When illumi nated, in dicates that the ATX is in Dayligh[...]

ATX Installa tion and User’s Guide Page 3 AirTime wall clocks and ATX Repeaters. The WWVB signal strength indicator indicates the strength of th e WWVB signal bein g received. The ATX id eall y should be placed near a window facing Boulder, Colorado or un der a skylight with a clear view of the sky for best signal reception. In Master mode, the A[...]

ATX Installa tion and User’s Guide Page 1  Start Here Master Mode !! IMPORTANT ! ! This AirTime System is d esigned to provide high ly accurate and reliable time r efere nce in your b uilding. You must follow these instructions or your clocks will fail to operate properl y. You must allow the transmitter to sit overnight and receive the WWVB s[...]

ATX Installa tion and User’s Guide Page 2 3. Set Time Zone: Press and release the Set b utton for less than 1 second. The Time Zone wil l flash on the disp lay. Use the U p or Down buttons to selec t the prop er Time Zone (se e list of zones below) and p ress Set. Available Time Zon es Time Zone Offset Display Atlantic Time -4Hrs Eastern Time -5H[...]

ATX Installa tion and User’s Guide Page 3 4. Use the U p or Down buttons to Enable (E N) or Disable (DI) the Daylight Savings Time function. If enabled, the time on th e ATX will automatically change whe n daylight saving time changes. Press Set when done. T he display wil l return to normal. 5. Decide where to locate the ATX. Ideal ly it should [...]

ATX Installa tion and User’s Guide Page 4 button for 4 seconds to begin WWVB rec eption again and move th e ATX to anoth er location with a clear lin e of site toward the sky. Once t he ATX r eceives t he WWVB signal do not change its location. Because it m ust contin ue receiving WWVB signals, the ATX must be installed in the same area where WWV[...]

ATX Installa tion and User’s Guide Page 5 9. Install the Maste r ATX: Install the ATX in th e same location where the WWVB signa l was received. Mount the ATX  Drill a 5/16" hole.  Insert a wall anc hor and tap flus h to wall with a hammer.  Insert a screw into th e anchor l eaving 1/8" exposed.  Align the keyho le on case b[...]

ATX Installa tion and User’s Guide Page 6 Repeater Mode (Used in Multiple ATX Installations) In Repeater mode, the ATX receives time signals from another ATX transceiver, and rebroadc asts the signal to other ATX Rep eaters or AirTime wall c locks. Setup (Repeater Mode) 1. Remove the back cove r and slide the Mode Selection switch to the Repeate [...]

ATX Installa tion and User’s Guide Page 7 6. When the signal is received from the “Master”, the term “LINK” will display and th e time and date will update to the Masters time. 7. The TRNS indicator will flash while the ATX R epeater transmits to AirTime wall clocks or other ATX Repeate rs. The ATX will transmit for one hou r, allowing yo[...]

ATX Installa tion and User’s Guide Page 8 Glossary of Definitions: Selection of Mode Select the MAS TER mod e or REP EATER mode by using the MO DE switch. Operation of Master Mode WWVB is received on ce per hour . The time data begins automatically transmitting if the r eceiving is successful . Operation of Repeate r Mode Time data is automatical[...]

ATX Installa tion and User’s Guide Page 9 How to access Setup Mo des 1. Select the set up mode to enter by pressing the SET button for the period of time d efined in the table b elow. 2. When the mod e changes to the selecte d setup mode, the functions of the se lected mode wil l flash. 3. Change the values of th e functions by pressing UP / DOWN[...]

ATX Installa tion and User’s Guide Page 10 Additional Definitions Automatic Interference Prev ention Function Use this fu nction to automatically change Transmit Channel to prevent interfere nce if multiple Transceivers use the same Transmit Channel within rec eption area. (This automatic functi on requires no settings) Backup Function Time Zone [...]

ATX Installa tion and User’s Guide Page 11 Power Requirements Cylindrical lithiu m battery (2 batteries) or Optional AC adapter Specifications of optional AC adapter (Lat hem part # VIE1800). ・ Output voltage : 6V DC ・ Rated curr ent : 200mA ・ Ripple voltage : max 500mVrms (200mA load) ・ Plug type : E IAJ-2RA ・ Polarity : Center plus(+)[...]

ATX Installa tion and User’s Guide Page 12 reception indic ator scrolls? A. Make sure you se lected “Master” mode , then move the ATX closer to a wi ndow facing Boulder , Co lorado or u nder a skylight with an uno bstructed view of the sky. Allow 24 hours for reception. Reception is best at night whe n the re are fewer radio interferenc es. I[...]

ATX Installa tion and User’s Guide Page 13 Q. How do I synch ronize my AirTime wa ll clocks ? A. Press the TRANS button o n the ATX. You wi ll see T – TR – T RN – TRNS f lash on t he display . At t he wa ll clock , press the Reset button. If the wa ll clock does not correct within several minutes, then it may be out of th e 150 foot range o[...]

ATX Installa tion and User’s Guide Page 14 Trademark / Copyright AirTime, Lathe m a nd the Lathem logo are registered tradem arks of Lathem Time Corporation. Other product names mention ed in this man ual may be trademar ks of t heir respective co mpanies and are hereby ackn owledged. WARNING: Chang es or modifications to this product not express[...]

ATX Installa tion and User’s Guide Page 15 One-Year Limited Wa rranty Lathem warrants the hardware pr oducts described in this guide aga inst defec ts in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of original purchase from Lathe m or from an au thorized Lathem reseller. The condi tions of this warran ty and the e xtent of th e re[...]