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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 ..............................
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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