NOCROTEC – Nixie Clock – V600
2009
NOCROTEC
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1. Safety Instructions
Read instructions: All the safety and operating
instructions should be read carefully and completely
before the clock is operated.
Heed warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Retain Instructions: The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
•The tubes operate with a 170V (DC). This electrical
voltage is dangerous to come in contact with! This
high voltage of 170VDC is generated inside the
clock. There is a RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
Do not remove any parts of the housing or a tube
while the clock is connected to the power supply.
•If one of the tubes is broken or damaged,
immediately pull the power plug out of the clock and
contact the customer support.
•The tubes are made of glass and are consequently
very easy to break. Because of their fragility, it is
important that you keep the clock in a safe place free
from the possibility of being struck inadvertently.
•No part of the clock may be swallowed or inserted
into body openings.
•The power supply may not be swallowed or inserted
into body openings.
•No part of the clock or the power supply may be
used for other purpose other than described in this
user manual.
•Water and moisture: The clock should be kept in a
dry room free from humidity and dust. The clock
should not be used near water – for example, near a
bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool, in a sauna,
etc. In addition the clock should be kept out of direct
sunlight and high temperatures.
•Object and liquid entry: Care should be taken so that
the clock does not fall into liquids or have them
spilled over the clock.
•Do not use this appliance for anything other than the
intended use as described in the manual.
•Immediately pull the power plug out of the clock and
contact the customer support if the appliance does
not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance. In this case do not run the
clock again!
•This clock is not a toy! Keep this clock out of the
reach of children.
•Pay attention that this clock shall only be touched by
people who have completely read and understood
the user manual.
2. Unpacking the Clock
Carefully take the clock out of its packing. Check the
clock and in particular the tubes for damage incurred
during transport.
Check also, if all 6 Nixie tubes sit tight in their sockets.
Press the tubes down carefully make sure that the
tubes are correctly mounted in the sockets.
Take the power supply out of its packing and check for
any apparent physical damage. If you recognize any
damage do not power the clock and contact the
customer support.
3. Positioning the Clock
The clock should be kept in a dry room free from
humidity and dust. The clock should not be used
near water or humidity – for example, near a bath
tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool, in a sauna, etc.
In addition the clock should be kept out of direct
sunlight and high temperatures.
Keep the unit's operation area well ventilated. The
unit should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances that produce heat.
Case and tubes shall become slightly warm while
operation; this is not a malfunction.
Never cover the clock with any kind of hoods, foils,
boxes, paper, clothes or other items.
4. Connecting the Clock
The line voltage and the line frequency in your
country must fit to the power supply of the clock.
Check if the specifications printed on the power
supply fit to the line power in your country. The
power outlet must be grounded.
If you have other line power data as specified,
please contact the customer support.
Put the power plug of the power supply into the
connector at the back of the clock.
Connect the power supply to the power outlet.
5. Operating Functions
After powering the clock, the software gets time,
date and all stored settings out of the memory
cache. The internal power supply is automatically
switched on. Clock switches to display mode. On
the back of the clock you shall find 3 button
switches. The left one (seen from front) is button 1,
the one in the middle is button 2 and the right one
is button 3.
6. Display Mode
In display mode tubes show the time. Also, you can
set the clock to alternate between time and date.
These settings will be explained in chapter 9.
If button 3 is pressed, date is displayed
compulsorily for 3 seconds no matter which
settings were made before.
If button 2 is pressed time is displayed compulsorily
for 3 seconds.
