Electric Time 99B-MI User Manual

Electric Time 99B-MI User Manual

Minute impulse clock controller

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99b-mi
Minute Impulse Clock Controller
M o n J u n 0 1 , 2 0 0 9
1 2 : 0 0 : 0 0 P M D S T
06-01-2009
HR
I01DN
Electric Time Company, inc. Medfield, MA 02052 USA
Ph: (508) 359-4396 Fax: (508) 359-4482
www.electrictime.com
USER'S MANUAL
HOLD ENTER
KEY TO BEGIN
CANCEL
97 West Street
Medfield, MA 02052
U.S.A. (508) 359-4396
www.electrictime.com
M274

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  • Page 1 1 2 : 0 0 : 0 0 P M D S T HOLD ENTER KEY TO BEGIN CANCEL 97 West Street Medfield, MA 02052 U.S.A. (508) 359-4396 www.electrictime.com I01DN 06-01-2009 Electric Time Company, inc. Medfield, MA 02052 USA Ph: (508) 359-4396 Fax: (508) 359-4482 www.electrictime.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USER INTERFACE ................BASIC DISPLAYS ................. OPERATION ..................BASIC SETUP FUNCTIONS..............TECH MODE ..................TROUBLESHOOTING................SERVICE ....................DST CHANGE ..................WIRING DIAGRAMS................A-7960 A-7960-1 06-01-2009 Electric Time Company, inc. Medfield, MA 02052 USA Ph: (508) 359-4396 Fax: (508) 359-4482 www.electrictime.com...
  • Page 3: Quick Start Guide

    CLOCKS (24VAC - 16AWG RECOMMENDED) 4 OUTPUTS PROVIDED LABELED “MI CLOCK” 1-4 “HOME RUN” WIRING REQUIRED FROM EACH SHIELD CLOCK TO 99B-MI OUTPUTS “MI CLOCK” 1-4 TO CIRCUIT BOARD SHIELDED CABLE RECOMMENDED ON CLOCK 5) CONNECT DEDICATED 115VAC BRANCH CIRCUIT...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    M274 Pg. 4 of 20 INTRODUCTION The 99B-MI Clock Controller is a microprocessor based master clock that provides completely automatic control of Electric Time minute impulse clocks. Provides “Minute Impulse” (MI) Control (Clock hands index from one minute to the next)
  • Page 5: Terminal Compartment Layout

    GPS INTERFACE (230 VAC OPTIONAL) SWEEP SECOND & HOUR STRIKE RS-485 OUTPUTS CONNECTION ELECTRIC TIME MI CLOCK REVERSE POLARITY OUTPUTS CLOCK OUTPUT Terminal Compartment Layout 06-01-2009 Electric Time Company, inc. Medfield, MA 02052 USA Ph: (508) 359-4396 Fax: (508) 359-4482 www.electrictime.com...
  • Page 6: Mounting

    12:00. Clocks will automatically reset to correct time when power is applied to 99B-MI For ease of installation, all 99B-MI Inputs & Outputs are shown on the wiring label on the inside of the terminal compartment cover. (See Pg. 5) CONNECTING “MI CLOCKS”...
  • Page 7: Connecting "Mi-Ss Clocks

    (Minute Impulse, Sweep Second - 24VAC) For multiple clocks, “Home Run” wiring is required between each MI CLOCK 1 clock and one of the “MI CLOCK” outputs on 99B-MI L1 L2 Connect “SS” & “C” terminals to the “LINE” and “NEUTRAL”...
  • Page 8: Connecting "Hr" Output

    (See Manual M274-C for explanation of “HR” Output function) TO EXTERNAL DEVICE OR RELAY CONNECTING “MULTI-DROP” & “AUX” For custom installations only. Contact Electric Time for information. POWER CONNECTION POWER IN Connect Ground Neutral Line...
  • Page 9: User Interface

    OFF: GPS not connected > Flashing: GPS found but not locked > ON: GPS locked ON: Blinks to indicate 99B-MI is on and processor is running 06-01-2009 Electric Time Company, inc. Medfield, MA 02052 USA Ph: (508) 359-4396 Fax: (508) 359-4482 www.electrictime.com...
  • Page 10: Basic Displays

    Note: If clock hands are fast by 2 hours or less, hands will not move during reset mode OPERATION The 99B-MI Clock Controller is designed for fully automatic operation. However, should user intervention be required, review the following instructions for proper operation of the 99B-MI. Accessing Menus...
  • Page 11: Basic Setup Functions

    2 0 0 9 - J u n - 0 1 “Enter Hand Pos:” If clock hands are not indicating correct time, user must tell 99B-MI where hands are pointing so controller can reset hands to correct position. Enter position of clock hands Clock hands will not move while this menu is displayed This menu will not “time out”...
  • Page 12: Tech Mode

    02: GPS-Clock Synchronization > 03: Brownout Sequence “L1/L2 Drive Opt:” For custom projects only, contact Electric Time Co L 1 / L 2 D r i ve O p t : for details M inut e I mp ul s e...
  • Page 13 -10:00 Alaska-Hawaii Standard Time “Daylight Saving Mode” Dayl ig h t S av i ng Table: 99B-MI will update time for Daylight Saving M o d e : Tabl e time changes. Rule : Time changes will take place on set month, week and day (DST start adjusts local time forward, DST End adjust local time backwards).
  • Page 14 : Exits menus and returns to “Running Screen” Enter User Mode : Enters User Mode menus L e ave Te ch M o d e ? 06-01-2009 Electric Time Company, inc. Medfield, MA 02052 USA Ph: (508) 359-4396 Fax: (508) 359-4482 www.electrictime.com...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING “MY CLOCKS ARE NOT ON TIME” Clock hands are still operating, but are not indicating correct time 1) Is the time shown on the 99B-MI correct? YES: Goto Step 3 NO: Goto Step 2 2) Correct the time shown on the 99B-MI Hold the “ENTER”...
  • Page 16 (i.e. “Reset Mode”), the hands may not move for up to 2 hours. This is NORMAL. To determine if there is a actually a problem with your 99B-MI or your clocks, see below. CAUTION: ONLY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN SHOULD PERFORM ANY...
  • Page 17 NO: See “My clocks are not on time” Pg. 15, Step 3 6) Check wiring Verify all wiring is OK from 99B-MI to each clock Note: this is one of the most common errors when installing the clock controller, be sure to check the wiring at the clock movement and clock control.
  • Page 18: Service

    In the event the US Government reverts to the 2005 Schedule or a different DST schedule the 99B-MI clock controller is capable of being reprogrammed with a new DST rule through the user interface. For more details on changing the DST rule please see page 13.
  • Page 21 Medfield, MA 02052 USA Ph: (508) 359-4396 Fax: (508) 359-4482 www.electrictime.com 06-01-2009 Electric Time Company, inc. Medfield, MA 02052 USA Ph: (508) 359-4396 Fax: (508) 359-4482 www.electrictime.com...

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