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Summary of Contents for NIX Labs NIX4
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Troubleshooting ............................16 Firmware Upgrade ..........................17 Cleaning and Maintenance ........................18 Warranty and Repairs ..........................18 Specifications ............................19 15.1 Dimensions ............................. 20 15.1.1 NIX4 ................................ 20 15.1.2 NIX6 ................................ 20 NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide... -
Page 3: Introduction
3. Model and Version Identification The NIX range includes the NIX4 and NIX6 models at time of printing, where the NIX4 is a four-tube model, and the NIX6 has six tubes. The functions and features are identical between the models, although the NIX6 model additionally shows seconds in time mode, and the year when in showing the date. -
Page 4: Powering Up
5.1 Display Elements The NIX6 model uses six nixie tubes with two dual-level neon bulb colon separators, whereas the NIX4 model uses four nixie tubes with one neon bulb colon separator. Examples of the two models are shown on the following pages. -
Page 5: Nix6
°F). In this temperature screen, the display is left-aligned and only the lower left colon separator is shown as a decimal point. In the example below, the temperature is 24.1°C. NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide... -
Page 6: Nix4
5.3.1 Time Display The NIX4 shows time in an HH:MM format, which can be in 12 or 24-hour with or without a leading zero for hours less than 10. In this time screen, the colon separator can be set as solid on, solid off, fast flashing (0.5Hz) or slow flashing (1Hz). -
Page 7: Using The Built-In Buttons
(USB sleep is not affected). A timer/counter will continue running through sleep, however unplugging your clock will cancel it. NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide... -
Page 8: Parameters Settings Menu
Select 12hr or 24hr time format “12” = 12-hour “24” = 24-hour Use ▲ and ▼ to choose temperature units. Select °C or °F temperature “1” = °F (Degrees Fahrenheit) “0” = °C (Degrees Celsius) NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide... -
Page 9: Online Configuration Application (Web App)
Set ambient-light night dimming threshold ✓ Select ambient-light or time-based night dimming ✓ Tube anti-poisoning effect ✓ On-off timer ✓ Read diagnostic information ✓ Read error logs ✓ Firmware upgrade NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide... -
Page 10: Using The Web App
An overview of the Web App showing major buttons and features is included in the screen capture on the next page. NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide... - Page 11 More Options Connection Status Connect Button Tile Apply Button Settings Controls Settings Tiles NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide...
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Page 12: Time, Date And Display Options
When “Based on ambient light” is selected, a button will appear that can be used to set the threshold to the current ambient level. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide... -
Page 13: Leds And Tube Brightness Options
50%, 15% (default), or LEDs off. Use the sliders to set the day and night tube brightness: Set day and night tube ⑦ brightness Day icon: Night icon: ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide... -
Page 14: Anti-Poisoning Options
Options: No Change, Change to Next Preset, and Change to a Random Colour. Antipoisoning If the LED cycler is enabled or the LEDs are off, then this setting has no effect. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide... -
Page 15: On-Off Timer
When on the Sunday tab, this button applies the Sunday on/off times to all days. ⑩ Copy to... button When on the Monday tab, this button applies the Monday on/off times to all weekdays. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤⑥ ⑦ ⑧⑨ ⑩ NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide... -
Page 16: Maximising Tube Life
5 to 7 days. Keeping your clock plugged into power and avoiding prolonged exposure to high temperatures will maximise the supercapacitor’s life. NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
If powered from a an appropriate power adaptor. If powered from a brighter than computer, try a different port or computer, try a different port or USB hub. set level USB hub. NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide... -
Page 18: Firmware Upgrade
Web App to do a firmware upgrade. To do this, unplug the clock then hold down all three buttons whilst plugging back in. A single LED should now be shown according to the table above. To exit the bootloader mode, simply disconnect then reconnect the USB cable. NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide... -
Page 19: Cleaning And Maintenance
NIXlabs arranges shipment back to the customer. As a first step, please try the troubleshooting guide in Troubleshooting. For all servicing and support needs, please contact NIXlabs: support@nixlabs.com.au. NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide... -
Page 20: Specifications
WebUSB Application on Google Chrome v61, Microsoft Edge v79, Opera v48 or Web App Compatibility: newer, running on Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS and Android. USB Driver Details: VID: 0x04D8, PID: 0xEEAD. Driver base: WINUSB. NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide... -
Page 21: Dimensions
15.1 Dimensions 15.1.1 NIX4 42mm 22mm 64mm 15.1.2 NIX6 42mm 22mm 64mm NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide NIX4 and NIX6 User’s Guide...