SkyScan Atomic Clock Model 31702 Manual
Atomic ALARM clock
MODEL 31702
Instruction Manual
Introduction:
Congratulations
on purchasing this state-of-the-art Atomic Alarm Clock as an example of
superior design and engineering. Providing WWVB radio-controlled time,
date, time zone, moon phase and indoor temperature display. This
innovative clock is ideal for home or office use. By reading this
operating manual, the user will however receive a better understanding
of the Atomic Alarm Clock together with the optimum benefit of all its
features.
Features:
Atomic ALARM clock:
· WWVB Radio controlled time with manual time setting
· 12/24 hour time display
· Time display: hour, minute, second
· Alarm setting with snooze function
· Calendar display
· Weekday display (3 languages to choose from: English, French and Spanish)
· Moon phases display
· Time zone setting
· Daylight savings time ON/OFF option (DST)
· ºC or ºF temperature display selectable
· Indoor temperature display
· E.L backlight
GETTING STARTED:
batteries INSTALLATION
1. Open the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert 2 “AA“ batteries observing the correct polarity (+) and (-) as indicated.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
QUICK SET up:
1.
Once the batteries are in place, all segments of the LCD will light up
briefly. Then the indoor temperature, the time as -:--, the date as
1.1. , Moon phase and weekday will be displayed.
IMPORTANT:
If the indoor temperature is not displayed after a few seconds, remove
the batteries and wait for at least 30 seconds before reinserting them.
2.
After the clock receives the indoor temperature set your time zone. The
default time zone is Eastern Standard Time (EST). If you live in the
Eastern Time zone move to step 4.
3. To set the time zone:
· Push and release the “
SET” function button.
· The time zone (LCD2) will start flashing (Default setting -5EST).
· Push the
(+) function button to change the default setting (-5EST) to the desired time zone.
-6 CST (Central Time Zone)
-7 MST (Mountain Time Zone)
-8 PST (Pacific Time Zone)
(See “Time Zone Setting” if you live outside the USA)
·
Once the desired time zone is displayed in the LCD2 panel the clock
will reset back to the main display after 15 seconds.
4. The
WWVB time code reception will automatically start. DO NOT TOUCH any
other buttons on your SKYSCAN Atomic clock. It will automatically set
itself to the exact time, day and date after receipt of the WWVB time
code reception. This typically takes over night. For best reception
place your clock next to a window facing Colorado over night. Once a
successful reception is received the Radio Reception ( ) icon will
appear above the blinking colons. Once a successful reception is
received relocate your clock to a desired location.
Function buttons
The Atomic Alarm Clock has four easy to use keys:
SET
button : To enter into the set mode for the following
functions: time zone, DST ON/OFF (daylight saving time), language,
hour, minute, year, month, date, day, weekday, 12/24 hour, ºC or ºF
temperature display
+ button : To toggle between the second, temperature or weekday display
To change any values in manual set mode
ALM button : To enter into the alarm set mode
To set the alarm ON/OFF
SNOOZE bar : To activate the snooze function during alarm
To display the alarm time in normal mode display
To exit the setting modes
To activate the EL backlight
Atomic ALARM clock LCD screen DESCRIPTIONS
The
Atomic Clock's LCD is divided into 2 sections and once the batteries
are inserted, all the segments will light up briefly before displaying
the information for time, date, Moon phase and indoor temperatures.
Indoor temperature or seconds display
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Weekday or seconds display
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CHANGING THE DISPLAY MODE (DAY, SECONDS, AND TEMPERATURES)
There are three possible display modes to view the day, seconds, and temperature.
The
month&date /weekday/ moon phase/indoor temperature is the default.
To change the display:
1. Press the
+button. The display should now show the
month&date/ weekday/ Moon phase/ seconds.
2. Press the
+ button a second time and the display will now show the
month&date/ seconds/ Moon phase/ indoor temperature.
3. Press the
+ button third time and the display will return to the normal display.
Moon phases symbols:
The
Atomic Alarm Clock automatically calculates and updates the moon phase
diagram on LCD2. Whenever the date or time is changed manually, the
Atomic Moon Phase Clock will display the updated moon phase within a
few minutes. Eight stages of the moon’s phases are represented.
New Moon Waxing Crescent First Quarter Waxing Gibbous
Full Moon Waning Gibbous Last Quarter Waning Crescent
WWVB Radio controlled time
The
NIST radio station, WWVB, is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado and
transmits the exact time signal continuously throughout the United
States at 60 kHz. The signal can be received up to 2,000 miles away
through the internal antenna in the Atomic Clock. However, due to the
nature of the Earth’s Ionosphere, reception is very limited during
daylight hours. The Atomic Clock will search for a signal every night
when reception is best. The WWVB radio station derives its signal from
the NIST Atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado. A team of atomic physicists
continually measures every second of every day to an accuracy of ten
billionths of a second a day. These physicists have created an
international standard, measuring a second as 9,192,631,770 vibrations
of a Cesium 133 atom in a vacuum. This Atomic Clock regulates the WWVB
transmitter.
Once the indoor temperature is displayed on the
Atomic Clock, the WWVB tower icon in the clock display will start
flashing in the top center of the LCD. This indicates that the clock
has detected a radio signal and is trying to receive it. When the time
code is received, the WWVB tower becomes permanently lit and the time
will be displayed.
If the tower icon flashes, but does not set the
time or the WWVB tower does not appear at all, then please take note of
the following:
· Recommended distance to any interfering sources like computer monitors or TV sets is a minimum of 6 feet (2 meters).
·
Within ferro-concrete rooms (basements, superstructures), the received
signal is naturally weakened. In extreme cases, please place the unit
close to a window and/ or point its front or back towards the Fort
Collins, Colorado, transmitter.
· During nighttime, the
atmospheric disturbances are usually less severe and reception is
possible in most cases. A single daily reception is adequate to keep
the accuracy deviation below 1 second.
Note:
In
case the Atomic Alarm Clock is not able to detect the WWVB-signal
(disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually
set (please refer to notes on
Manual time setting)
MANUAL SETTINGS
Note:
If
the Atomic Alarm Clock has already successfully received the WWVB time
signal and displays the correct time and date, then the Manual settings
can be omitted.
After completion of the above described procedures in “
Setting up” the manual setting modes can be entered by pressing the
SET button. The following settings can now be programmed:
· Time zone setting
· DST ON/OFF
· Language display setting
· Manual time setting
· Year setting
· Month setting
· Date setting
· Weekday setting
· 12/24 hour time display setting
· ºC or ºF setting
Time zone setting
After
entering the manual setting mode as described above, the time zone can
be set between the –1 to –12 hour or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) range in
LCD2. To do this:
1. The time zone (LCD2) will start flashing (Default setting "-5h“). Select the desired time zone by use of the
+ button.
Note:
The time zones from –4 to –10 hours will be displayed with 3 characters abbreviations:
· -4 ATL (Atlantic time),
· -5 EST (Eastern time; default time zone),
· -6 CST (Central time),
· -7 MST (Mountain time),
· -8 PST (Pacific time),
· -9 ALA (Alaska time),
· -10 HAW (Hawaii time).
· "GMT” will be displayed if set to GMT (0).
2. Press the
SET button to enter the
“DST Setting“.
DST Setting (daylight saving time)
1. The ON digit will start flashing on LCD1. Set the DST ON or OFF by pressing the
+ button.
2. Press the
SET button to enter the
“Language Setting“.
Note:
The
DST default is “ON”, meaning that the WWVB will automatically change
the time according to Daylight Saving Time in the spring and fall. For
areas that do not recognize DST changes (Arizona and parts of Indiana)
turn the DST “OFF”.
Language Setting
The weekdays can be
displayed in LCD1 with the pre-set languages: US English, French and
Spanish. (English= US, French = F, Spanish = E)
1. Set the desired language for the weekday display in LCD 2 by use of the
+ button.
2. Press the
SET button to enter the mode
“Manual Time Setting”.
Manual Time Setting
In
case the Atomic Alarm Clock is not be able to detect the WWVB-signal
(disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually
set. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock.
Note:
In 12 hours mode the time will be displayed with an additional
“PM
” for the time from 12:00 noon until 11:59.
1. The hour digits will start flashing on LCD1. Set the desired hours by pressing the
+ button followed by pressing the
SET button.
2. Now the minute digits will start flashing. Set the desired minutes by pressing the
+ key . If the + button is held, the units will increase by 5.
3. Press the
SET button to move to the
“Year Setting”.
Note:
The
unit will still try and receive the signal every day despite it being
manually set. When it does receive the signal, it will change the
manually set time into the received time. During reception attempts the
WWVB tower icon will flash. If reception has been unsuccessful, then
the WWVB tower icon will not appear but reception will still be
attempted the following hour.
WWVB time reception takes place
from 12:00 am through 6:00 am each day (attempts WWVB reception every
full hour within this time frame). When the time signal is received
for example at 1:00 am, the Atomic Clock will not attempt to receive
the WWVB signal for the remaining hours until 6:00 am. Therefore, the
next signal attempt will take place between 12:00 am and 6:00 am the
next day. The other times WWVB reception takes place, are upon setup
and after manual time set exiting mode. Reception is generally not
possible during daylight hours due to the interference of the sun.
Year Setting
The
year can be selected sequentially from 2000 to 2019 and will then start
over again (default setting 2000). Only the last 2 digits of the year
will be visible on LCD2 .
1. The year digits will start flashing on LCD1. Select the desired year by use of the
+ button.
2. Press the
SET button to switch to the
“Month Setting”.
Note:
The
year can only be manually set up to 2019. However, the Atomic Alarm
Clock can receive the WWVB time signal up to the year 2049.
Month Setting
1.
The month digits on LCD2 will start flashing. Set the desired month by use of the
+ button.
2. Press the
SET button to move to the mode
“Date Setting”.
Date Setting
1. The digits for the date will start flashing on LCD2 (Default setting 1). Set the desired date by use of the
+ button.
Note:
The
date can only be set in conjunction with the selected month. For
example, it is not possible to set the date 30 if the month of February
is selected.
2. Press the SET button to enter the “Weekday Setting”.
Weekday Setting
1.
The weekday symbols will be displayed on LCD2 in the pre-set language
and flashing. Set the desired weekday by use of the
+ button.
2. Press the
SET button to enter the mode
“12/24 Hours Time Display Setting”.
12/24 Hours Time Display Setting
1. The
“12h” or
“24h” will start flashing in LCD1 (Default setting 12h). Select the desired time display mode by use of the
+ button.
2. Press the
SET button to enter the
“ºC/ºF Temperature Setting“.
°C or °F Temperature Setting
1. The characters
“°C” or
“°F” will start flashing on LCD1 (Default setting °F). By use of the
+ button select
“°C” for temperature display in degrees Celsius or
“°F” for degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Press the
SET button to exit the setting mode and switch back to the normal display mode.
Exit the Manual Setting Modes
· To return to the normal display mode from anywhere in manual setting mode simply press the
SNOOZE bar anytime.
·
If no keys are pressed for at least 15 seconds in setting mode, the
Atomic Alarm Clock will automatically switch back to normal display
mode.
Alarm setting
To enter into the alarm setting mode:
1. Hold the
ALM button for 2 seconds. The hour digits start flashing.
2. Press the
+ button to set the hour.
3. Press the
ALM button to set the minutes. The minute digits start flashing.
4. Press the
+ button to set the minutes.
5. Press again the
ALM button to exit the Alarm setting mode or wait for 15 seconds automatic timeout.
To deactivate the alarm:
The alarm will be automatically ON. To deactivate the alarm (OFF), press once the
ALM button in normal mode display.
Snooze setting
The snooze can only be activated during alarm time for a snooze duration of 10 minutes.
E.L BACKLIGHT
The E.L backlight is activated when any of the function buttons or snooze bar are pressed.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem:
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The LCD is faint.
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Solution:
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1) Replace the batteries.
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Problem:
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No reception of WWVB signal
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Solution:
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1) It may help reception to face the front of the Atomic Clock in the general direction of Ft. Collins, Colorado.
2) Wait overnight for signal.
3)
Be sure the Atomic Alarm Clock is at least 6 feet (2 meters) from any
electrical devices, i.e. TV sets, computers, or other radio controlled
clocks.
4) Remove batteries for five minutes, reinsert and leave the unit alone overnight without pressing any keys.
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Problem:
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Hour is incorrect (minute and date are correct).
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Solution:
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1) Be sure the correct time zone and daylight saving time are selected.
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Problem:
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"OFL“ appears in the indoor temperature section of the LCD
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Solution:
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1)
Move the Atomic Alarm Clock to an area with warmer or cooler
surrounding temperature. Current surrounding temperatures are outside
measuring range.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
· Avoid placing the unit in areas prone to vibration and shock as these may cause damage.
·
Avoid areas where the unit can be exposed to sudden changes in
temperature, i.e. direct sunlight, extreme cold and wet/moist
conditions as these will lead to rapid changes which reduces the
accuracy of readings.
· When cleaning the LCD and casing, use a soft damp cloth only. Do not use solvents or scouring agents.
· Do not submerge the unit into water.
·
Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and
damage. Replace only with new batteries of the recommended size.
·
Do not make any repairs to the unit. Please return it to the original
point of purchase. Opening and tampering with the unit may invalidate
the warranty.
SpecificationS:
· Temperature measuring range
· Indoor: +32ºF to +122ºF with 0.2ºF resolution
0ºC to +50ºC with 0.1ºC resolution
("OFL" displayed if outside this range)
· Indoor temperature checking interval : every 10 seconds
· Power consumption : 2 x AA, 1.5V batteries (Alkaline batteries recommended)
· Battery life : about 12 months
· Dimensions (L x W x H): 4.72" x 2.24" x 3.93" (120 x 57 x 100mm)
Liability Disclaimer:
·
The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any
incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate
reading take place.
· This product is only designed for use in the home or office.
· This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information.
· The specifications of this product may change without prior notice.
· This product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children.
· No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the manufacturer.
WARRANTY:
This
product is warranted to be free of defects in manufacturing for 1 year
after purchase. Defective clocks should be returned to the place of
retail purchase.
Batteries change:
For best
performance, batteries should be replaced at least once a year to
maintain the best running accuracy. Ensure that the batteries used are
new and the correct size.
Please help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries to an authorized depot.
WARNING!
·
Do not mix old and new batteries.
·
Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel cadmium) batteries.
Equity Industries Corp.
5721 Bayside Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
For Customer Inquiries:
Web: www.skyscaninfo.com
Email:
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Tel: (757) 460-2483
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