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Nixie Clock SixNix Assembly Instructions And User Manual

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User Guide
Nixie Clock Type
'SixNix'
Nixie Tube Clock 'SixNix'
- 1 -
Issue 5 (14 August 2012)
www.pvelectronics.co.uk

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  • Page 1 Assembly Instructions User Guide Nixie Clock Type ‘SixNix’ Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 1 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 2 New Board Issue - 19 July 12 1 Jan 2012 Added new fuse type 6 Sept 11 Added dimensioned drawing 5 Sept 11 Errors corrected 20 July 2011 New document Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 2 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 3 1. INT About the clock Nixie clock type ‘SixNix’ is a compact design with all components and tubes mounted on a single PCB. The efficient use of board space is achieved by using a multiplex design to drive the display tubes. Only a...
  • Page 4 This is not a finished product, and the person assembling the kit is responsible for ensuring that the finished product complies with any applicable local regulations governing electrical equipment, eg. UL, CE, VDE. Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 4 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 5 Output 12V DC regulated, minimum power output capability of 300 mA Output plug: 2.1mm pin, centre positive. A suitable adapter is shown below: Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 5 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    16 Way IC socket for IC32 2.1mm PCB power socket Piezo sounder GPS/ RFT 3.5mm Jack socket FUSE 500mA fuse Insulation Clear insulation for neons 32.768KHz watch crystal Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 6 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 7 Don’t be alarmed if there are some extra components, as some component bags are shared between different kit types. Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 7 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 8 Therefore, we recommend that the resistors be identified with a multimeter. The fuse is a self-resetting type and can be confused for a resistor. This is what it looks like: Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 8 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 9 Continue to mount C1, C2, J1, U1 and FUSE. Note that C1 is polarised. The longer lead goes in the hole marked (+). The PCB should now look like the picture below: Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 9 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012)
  • Page 10 Volts. If not, disconnect power and check your work. Do not proceed with the assembly until the error is corrected. Once the test is completed, disconnect the power. Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 10 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012)

  • Page 11: R1, R2

    After installation of step 4.3 components, this is how the PCB should look. Note the orientation of MOSFET Q1: Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 11 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 12 - If you do not get this voltage, disconnect the power supply and check your work carefully. Do not proceed until you get the correct voltage at this stage. Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 12 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012)

  • Page 13: R4, R5

    Do not solder the body of the crystal to the PCB, just lay it over the large rectangular pad. R4, R5, R8 (4.7 KΩ) R6, R7 (560 Ω) R9, R10 (560 Ω) Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 13 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...

  • Page 14: C7, C8

    Then place the connector in position and re-touch the pad with the soldering iron. This will anchor the component and then you can solder the remaining pads. Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 14 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012)

  • Page 15: Q2 - Q10

    After placement of these 10 transistors, the board should look like this: 4.12 Q11 – Q16 (All MPSA92) After placement of these 6 transistors, the board should look like this: Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 15 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 16 4mm hole in the middle of the spacer, to ‘let the light shine through’. Some tubes already have the hole moulded in which case you can omit this step. Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 16 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 17 - Tube does not show all digits (check all leads are soldered) - Tube shows one or more digits simultaneously (check for shorts between adjacent tube connections) Once all tubes have been placed correctly, move to step 6. Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 17 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 18 (+): Otherwise, if you will be using your own case, it may be mounted as you prefer. R33 - R35 (560 Ω) Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 18 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...

  • Page 19: D9 - D14

    The six LEDs may now be installed. Insert and solder on the COMPONENT side. Take care that the LED leads are well clear of the tube leads Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 19 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 20 It will show for several seconds and then move to parameter 1. In all correspondence on support issues, please quote the board type, revision date and software version. Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 20 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012)
  • Page 21 1 – Disable Auto DST on WWVB Sync GPS Sync Mode: 0 – No DST offset 1 – 1 hour DST offset Auto date display each 0 – Off minute 1 – On (default) Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 21 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 22 6 minutes, the clock reverts to normal operation. 10. Set this parameter to ‘1’ to restore original default settings. Internal operations will then load all the original settings and restore the value to ‘0’ Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 22 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012)
  • Page 23 Press ‘ALARM’ briefly to cancel alarm and enter snooze mode, or a longer press until the clock bleeps, to cancel snooze. Alarm remains set for the next day. Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 23 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012)
  • Page 24 DCF / WWVB / MSF modes. • If you have selected daily seek, use parameter (24) to set the time of the daily seek in DCF / WWVB / MSF modes. Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 24 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012)
  • Page 25 3. The time signals are intended that a receiving clock may collect time data intermittently. The signal strength and fidelity is not like a 'TV Signal', where one can get a perfect signal any time at will. Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 25 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012)
  • Page 26 Metal objects cause reception problems too Place and design your case so the antenna is as far away from the PCB as possible. Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 26 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012)
  • Page 27 Connection to the clock is made with a 3.5mm male / male cable. Cables are available with lengths of 1.2m (4 ft), 3.0m (10 ft) and 6.0m (20 ft). Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 27 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012)
  • Page 28 2 Hrs > 24 Source WWVB / Frame Sync < 24 MSF Frame None DCF / Brief flash Fast Flash Slow Flash WWVB / each second Slow Flash Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 28 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 29 10. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 29 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 30 Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 30 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 31 10. DIMENSIONED DRAWING Nixie Tube Clock ‘SixNix’ - 31 - Issue 5 (14 August 2012) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...

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