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- Page 1 Divergence Meter User manual v2.0.2 Designer: Yan Zeyuan. China Website: http://www.nixieclock.org E-mail: yanzeyuan@163.com © 2016-02-17 NCH...
- Page 2 In order to ensure normal operation and charging, please use the included power adapter and USB cable. ◇ Warning: The Divergence Meter is for indoor use only. ◇ Warning: Keep the Divergence Meter out of the reach of children. 2 / 33...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Index Introduction Package Contents…..………………………………………………………….……………………….………….. 5 Appearance………….………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 IR Remote………………………………………………………………..……………….…………………………….. 7 Power Adapter….….………………………………………………………………….……………………………… 7 Features….……………………………………………………………………………….………………………..…….. 8 Technical Specifications…..…………………………………………………….………….……………..……… 9 Get Ready Before Use Power On/Off...…………………………………………………………………..…………………………………… 10 Charging the Battery…..………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10 Replace Batteries….………..………………………………………...……………………………..……………… 11 Connect a GPS Receiver.………………………………………………………….…………………………..12 Cleaning………………………………………………………………………………….………………………..……. 12 Basic Operation Soft Power On/Off.…….………………………………………………………….……………………..…………... - Page 4 Menu Setup Menu 1 Set Time Format…….………………………………………………….……………………………… 24 Menu 2 Set Date Format…….………………………………………….……….……………………………… 24 Menu 3 Set Temperature Format…………………………………………….……………………………… 25 Menu 4 Set Leading Zeroes…………………………………………………….……………………………… 25 Menu 5 Set Digital Switching Effects…………………………..………..………………………………… 25 Menu 6 Set Digital Switching Speed.…………………………………………………..….……………… 26 Menu 7 Set Blinking Colon Effect ….……………..………………….…….……….………………………...
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Page 5: Package Contents
Package Contents Before getting started, please check all the following items are received. In case any of them is missing, please contact seller immediately. Divergence Meter Power adapter Micro-USB Cable IR remote controller The included power adapter has standard USB port, with a maximum output current ... -
Page 6: Appearance
IR receiver DC power port Power switch Micro-USB port Three variations were designed for Divergence Meter with different tubes, which have different appearance. EDGE version uses NL-5440A made in the USA. Plus version uses IN-8-2 Nixie tubes made in Soviet Union. -
Page 7: Ir Remote
IR Remote Power Power ON/OFF LIGHT Talking clock Enter setup DATE Check date ALARM Display alarm TEMP Display temperature LEFT/RIGHT Set position FUNC Enter menu OK/CANCEL Save / exit NUMBER Input numbers IR controller uses (1) CR2025 cell battery. Transportation rules may not permit ... -
Page 8: Features
Features Divergence Meter has the features of Steins;Gate with animation effects. In addition, Divergence Meter is a full-featured Nixie clock. Nixie clock with eight Nixie tubes The EDGE version uses NL-5440A Nixie tubes made in USA; The Plus version uses IN-8-2 Nixie tubes made in Soviet Union;... -
Page 9: Technical Specifications
0℃ to 60℃ (32℉ to 140℉) Weight 600g (Divergence Meter Only) 1200g (Divergence Meter with the package) Run time of battery may vary with the environment temperature and operation mode. Time of charging depends on the remaining capacity before charging. -
Page 10: Get Ready Before Use
Turn of the power by press again. Charging the Battery Divergence Meter can operate for 8-10 hours of continuous use with the built-in 18650 Lithium batteries. Run time of batteries may vary with the environment temperature and operation mode. -
Page 11: Replace Batteries
Get ready before use Replace Batteries Please remove 6pcs top screws and top unit before replace batteries. Pull up the belt under batteries to remove them, then install new batteries. Please pay attention to the anode and cathode when install the batteries. Incorrect polarity will lead to serious consequences. -
Page 12: Connect A Gps Receiver
It is highly recommended to only use the GPS receiver (with 3.5mm plug) sold from us. Please plug in the GPS receiver from the back of Divergence Meter. Please place the GPS receiver outdoor or close to the window for better reception. -
Page 13: Basic Operation
Basic Operations Soft Power On/Off After power on by press power button on the back of Divergence Meter, it can be power on/off by press POWER button of IR remote controller. Press POWER button on the IR remote to power off. -
Page 14: Set Volume
To set volume of alarms, please consult MENU 14. Checking Batterypercent After press POWER button of IR remote to power off, Divergence Meter will show the batterypercent. Digits will show the batterypercent on right three ))))))98 tubes. -
Page 15: Display Divergence Data From The Comics
Basic operations Display Divergence Data from the Comics Divergence Meter can save up to 10 sets of Divergence data. Press 0-9 button to show. Default divergence data: 0+337187 1+130238 0+571015 1+048596 0+523307 0+456903 0+571024 0+275349 2+615074 1+130426 Modify the Stored Divergence Data ... -
Page 16: Display Time
Basic operations Display Time Divergence meter will display current time after power on. There are two time display mode: Normal 6 digits mode and Divergence Meter mode. e.g.: now time is 10:15:20 PM, the Divergence Meter will display: ... -
Page 17: Set Time
Basic operations Set Time Time can be set manually or synchronize with satellite through GPS receiver module (not included). How to set time manually: Press SET button to enter time setting mode, 2 digits on the right start blinking. 22+15+20 ... -
Page 18: Display Date
Chinese lunar date. 15)10)28 After 3 seconds of display date, Divergence Meter will return to time display mode. The plus version only has one dot in the nixie tube, so it will display only one dot ... -
Page 19: Set Date
Basic operations Set Date Date can be set manually or synchronize with satellite with the optional GPS receiver. (not included). How to set date manually: Press DATE button to show the date. 15=12=09 Press SET button to enter set date mode, The 2 digits on the left start blinking. 15=12=09 ... -
Page 20: Display Alarms
Tube on the rightmost will show you if alarm is enabled on weekends. (dot on means enabled; 1)08+00+ dot off mean disabled.) Divergence Meter will return time display mode after display alarm for 3 seconds. To set the volume of alarm, please consult MENU 14. ... -
Page 21: Set Alarms
Basic operations Set Alarms Press ALARM button to select alarm. The digit on the leftmost will show alarm number. 1)08)00+ Press SET button to enter alarm set mode. The HOUR will be blinking. 1)08+001 Press LEFT/RIGHT button to select setting position. 1)08+001 ... -
Page 22: Set Auto On/Off Time
Basic operations Set Auto On/Off Time Press ALARM button 5 times to display AUTO ON time, and press 6 times to display AUTO OFF time. e.g.: AUTO ON time is set to 8:00 AM, AUTO OFF time is set to 10:00 PM. 5=08+00) 6=22+00) ... -
Page 23: Display Temperature
Press FUNC button to enter menu. Press LEFT/RIGHT to select menu items. Press SET button to save current menu item. Divergence Meter will return to time display mode after 3 minutes if no operation occurs in the menu. -
Page 24: Menu Setup
Menu Setup There are 20 items in the menu to set parameters. Press SET button to enter setting mode. Press LEFT/RIGHT button to change setting position. Press OK to save setting. Press CANCEL to abort. Menu 1 Set Time Format Display Parameter... -
Page 25: Menu 3 Set Temperature Format
Menu setup Menu 3 Set Temperature Format Display Parameter Remarks 03+))))1 ℃ Default 03+))))2 ℉ Menu 4 Set Leading Zeroes Display Parameter Remarks 04+))))1 Default e.g.: 08.00.00 04+))))2 e.g.: _8.00.00 Menu 5 Set Digital Switching Effects Display Parameter Remarks 05+))))1 Normal 05+))))2 Fade in-out... -
Page 26: Menu 6 Set Digital Switching Speed
Menu setup Menu 6 Set Digital Switching Speed Display Parameter Remarks 06+)))01 01 Fast 06+)))xx 01-10 10 level in total Default 07 06+)))10 10 Slow The 5 and 6 tubes will demonstrate the switching speed during setup. Menu 7 Set Blinking Colon Effect Display Parameter... -
Page 27: Menu 8 Set Time Display Mode
Menu Setup Menu 8 Set Time Display Mode Display Parameter Remarks 08+))))1 Normal 6-digits mode Default 08+))))2 Divergence Meter mode Menu 9 Set Clock Reference Source Display Parameter Remarks 09+))))1 RTC (built-in Real Time Clock) 09+))))2 Default To use GPS as the reference, a GPS receiver must be connected. The GPS receiver is ... -
Page 28: Menu 11 Set Utc Time Zone
Menu setup Menu 11 Set UTC Time Zone Display Parameter Remarks 11+))=12 UTC-12 11+))xxx UTC+12 to UTC-12 Default UTC+8 11+)))12 UTC+12 Menu 12 Set Temperature Compensation Display Parameter Remarks 12+)=5+0 -5℃ 12+)xx+x -5℃ to 5℃ Default 0℃ 12+))5+0 5℃ Menu 13 Set Alarm Sound Display Parameter... -
Page 29: Menu 14 Set Alarm Volume
Menu setup Menu 14 Set Alarm Volume Display Parameter Remarks 14+))))1 Level 1 (minimum) 14+))))x Level 1 to 7 Default level 5 14+))))7 Level 7 (maximum) Menu 15 Set Talking Clock Language Display Parameter Remarks 15+))))1 Chinese Mandarin Default 15+))))2 English 15+))))3 Japanese... -
Page 30: Set Interval Of Divergence Animation
Menu setup Menu 17 Set Interval of Divergence Animation Display Parameter Remarks 17+)))01 1 minute (minimum) 17+)))xx Minute 1/2/3/5/10/15/20/30 Default 10 mins 17+)))30 30 minutes (maximum) Divergence animation can also prevent cathode poisoning of the Nixie tubes. About the cathode poisoning prevention feature, please consult the last page. ... -
Page 31: Menu 20 Display Firmware Version
Menu setup Menu 20 Display Firmware Version Display Parameter Remarks 20+2+0+2 2.x.x Firmware version 31 / 33... -
Page 32: Firmware Upgrade
1. Run the update software, as shown on the left. 2. The software interface is shown on figure 2. 3. Connect Divergence Meter to computer with the micro-USB cable provided. 4. Press power button on the back to power off. -
Page 33: Cathode Poisoning Prevention
Divergence Meter will become warm after a certain time of operation, which is normal. Divergence Meter is solid and heavy since its housing is made stainless steel.
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