Model ATX6 Wireless Wall Clock Transceiver Installation & User's Guide Copyright © 2009 Lathem Time Corporation. All rights reserved.
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ATX6 Installation and User Guide Table of Contents: Introduction: ............................................................................ 1 Case Design.............................................................................. 1 Installation: ............................................................................. 3 ATX6 Quick Reference Guide ......................................................... 6 Date/Time Set-Up: .....................................................................
ATX6 Installation and User Guide Introduction: Lathem’s ATX6 is a Wireless Transceiver that can function in both “Master” (Primary), and “Repeater” (Secondary) modes. In “Master” mode, the ATX6 can wirelessly transmit clock synchronization signals to Lathem AT series Wall Clocks, to other Lathem ATX-series Transceivers in Repeater mode and to Lathem RC Series Wall Clocks. It can provide RS485 Wired synchronization signals to Lathem LTRx-512 and LTR-0 Master Clocks and to DWA-S Bell Ringers.
ATX6 Installation and User Guide ATX6 Installation and User Guide Case Design Synchronizing the ATX6 to an External Relay Closure (Program Synchronization “SYN”, verify J7 & J8 are Closed) Metal Enclosure LCD Verify Jumpers are “Closed” as shown for Sync Input. To access jumpers see page 3.
ATX6 Installation and User Guide Installation: 1. Choose an appropriate location to install the ATX6 on a wall. a. If you intend to use the ATX-GPS accessory to synchronize the ATX6, then a site should be selected that is within the 25-foot cable limit of the ATX-GPS to a window or skylight having an unobstructed view of the sky. ATX6 Installation and User Guide Synchronizing a LTRX-512 to ATX6 using Sync Relay closure (Program ATX6 Relay closure at 12:00AM) b.
ATX6 Installation and User Guide Synchronizing the ATX6 to a LTR-GPS ATX6 Installation and User Guide 3. Mount the ATX6 on a suitable wall, according to the following steps. If mounting near a ceiling, make sure the top holes are at least 2” away from the ceiling. If an external amplifier will be used, mount the ATX6 within 6 feet of its location. » After deciding the location where the clock will be mounted, use the enclosed template to make the three marks for the mounting screws.
ATX6 Installation and User Guide 4. Attach the UHF Antenna to the ATX6’s BNC Connector and place it on top of the ATX6 or on a shelf within 12 feet. ATX6 Installation and User Guide Synchronizing a LTR0 or DWA-S to an ATX6 If an external amplifier is used, attach the amplifiers cable to the “RF IN” BNC connecter and to the BNC connector on the ATX6. Connect the antenna to the “ANT” BNC connector and place the antenna in the desired location.
ATX6 Installation and User Guide When attaching wires to the terminal block the ATX6 should be in a vertical position. If the ATX6 is horizontal the terminal block will not lock down the wires. Synchronizing a LTRX-512 to an ATX6 using RS485 ATX6 Installation and User Guide 10. Connect the ATX6 to an AC Power Outlet using the integral cable. Apply a minimum of 3.5 to 4.5 lb-in torque for tightening field wires into the terminal blocks. Use Cat-3 or Cat-5 Twisted-Pair Wires Use only Copper Wire.
ATX6 Installation and User Guide Date/Time Set-Up: To enter the Date/Time Set-Up Mode, simultaneously press the Center (NXT) and Right (SET) buttons for 1 second. You will see the Password prompt: “P000”. For each of the following parameters to be set, the display will show the parameter number in the two left digit positions, and the parameter value in the two right digit positions.
ATX6 Installation and User Guide ATX Receiving WWVB signal synchronizing an ATX 6 correcting Wireless Wall Clocks and LTR Master ATX6 Installation and User Guide 4 Hours (00 ~ 12 AM/PM) Use the INC button to advance through the values. Advancing past ‘11’ will also toggle the AM and PM indicators. Press the SET button when the correct value is displayed. 5 Minutes (00 ~ 59) Use the INC button to change the value of the first digit.
ATX6 Installation and User Guide ATX6 Installation and User Guide 6 Time Zone (-12 ~ +12) Use the INC button to advance through the values. Advancing past ‘11’ will also toggle the ‘+’ and ‘-‘indicators.
ATX6 Installation and User Guide RC Transmit: If RC EMULATION is enabled [Set-Up parameter #15, above, = ‘1’] RC Transmit is selected by pressing and holding RC (SET) for 2 seconds. The ATX6 transmits one (1) RC synchronization signal to all RCseries Wall Clocks, as indicated by illumination of the UHF Indicator. This is helpful when installing and testing RC-series devices in the system. During RC Transmit, lasting approximately 5-seconds, “Normal” operations are suspended.
ATX6 Installation and User Guide ATX6 Installation and User Guide 14 Time Slot: (A or 0~9) To support systems that include multiple Transceivers using the same Frequency Channel, AirTime Transceivers can automatically determine their position in a network of transceivers. In most cases, the ATX6 will determine its own position by listening to transmissions from other Transceivers in the area. To select this feature, set the parameter value to Automatic.
ATX6 Installation and User Guide If ‘PcL’, ‘485’ or ‘GPS’ is selected as the time reference, the ‘PCL’, ‘485’ or ‘GPS’ LED will flash twice each time a valid signal is received. The ‘485’ or ‘UHF’ LED will flash once each time a signal is transmitted by the ATX6. AirTime Transmit Mode: Automatic: When not in Receive Mode (automatically or manually initiated) the ATX6 will transmit the RC radio signal each odd minute (if RC Emulation has been enabled).
ATX6 Installation and User Guide ATX6 Installation and User Guide P Password (000 ~ 999) For security purposes, you may set a unique password for your ATX6. To change the Password, use the INC, NXT and SET buttons. The INC button will increment the digit over the displayed cursor. The NXT button will move the cursor to the next digit. The SET button will enter your final selection. If you do not wish to change the current Password, simply press SET.
