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OUTDOOR CLOCK SOLAR POWERD CLOCK QP-400GS Thank you for purchasing SEIKO Outdoor Clock. Before using your SEIKO Outdoor Clock, please read this manual carefully for its proper use and care. Keep this manual handy for ready reference...
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(4) SEIKO shall not be liable for any damage caused due to abuse or misuse of the Product, failure to observe instructions herein or neglect of other reasonable care, or servicing, changes, modifications or alterations performed by other than SEIKO or a servicing contractor authorized by SEIKO.
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ー CONTENTS ー 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................. 1 2 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ................3 3 INTRODUCTION ................... 4 3.1 Overview ....................4 3.2 Requests to Customers ................4 3.3 Maintenance ..................4 4 NAMES OF PARTS ..................5 5 ACCESSORIES AND SPARES ................5 6 INSTALLATION OF CLOCK UNIT ..............
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11 HOW TO USE CLOCK CONTROLLER ............. 17 11.1 Control Panel ..................17 11.1.1 Status indication ..................17 11.1.2 Time display ....................17 11.1.3 Operation buttons ..................17 11.2 Connection of Battery ................18 11.3 Operation Procedure after Installation ............ 19 11.4 Operation ................... 20 11.4.1 Time difference setting ................20 11.4.2 Manual time setting ..................21 11.4.3 Secondary clock hand position setting ............22...
If the Product is giving out smoke or burnt smell, or showing other abnormal symptoms, remove the battery inside the clock controller immediately. Then, check that no smoke is emitted from the Product, and call your nearby SEIKO dealer or agent for repair service.
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For the Engineering Outfit WARNING Make sure that the wall or other structure onto which the Product is to be mounted has a sufficient strength to bear up against the load of the Product. If the wall strength is not sufficient, it may yield to the Product weight or external shocks, letting fall the Product to cause fatal accidents.
For the Engineering Outfit 2 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Be sure to observe the following to enjoy the best performance and quality of the Product. Install the clock unit at a place where the solar panel can be exposed to the sunlight for at least four hours a day (from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM).
This Product is composed of a clock unit, solar panel, GNSS receiver and clock controller QP-400GS. The energy generated by the solar panel is stored in the capacitor inside the clock controller, powering the clock unit during the nighttime. The GNSS receiver receives the radio wave from the GNSS satellites to synchronize the time of the clock unit with the precise time signal it receives.
4 NAMES OF PARTS Clock unit Solar panel Clock controller ソーラーパネル QP-400GS キャンセル ▽ △ セット シフト 戻る 送る 子時計 時刻 サマー 曜日 時差 タイム QP-500 Cable for connecting with clock controller S receiver Cable for connecting with solar panel: Cable inlet “A”...
For the Engineering Outfit 6 INSTALLATION OF CLOCK UNIT 6.1 Wall-Mounting Type φ 550 Hook “B” portion to “A” portion φ 10 470mm Mounting plate Clock fixing View from the Mounting bolt M8 screw clock’s rear side 2 positions WARNING Be sure to use stainless steel or steel plated bolts for mounting the Product.
For the Engineering Outfit 6.2 Wall-Mounting Type φ 700 540mm Clock fixing screw 時計固定ネジ Mounting bolt M10 取り付けボルト M10 2positions 2ヶ所 WARNING Be sure to use stainless steel or steel plated bolts for mounting the Product. When using the steel plated bolts, be sure to apply anticorrosive paint to them after the Product is mounted.
For the Engineering Outfit 6.3 Pole Type 300 φ 700 φ700 (時計付属) φ 89.1 φ89.1 Mounting bolt 時計取り付けボルト 取り付け 後十分に締め付け Pole ます。 ポール部 φ 89.1 φ89.1 ポ Overall | length 4360 4,360 ル 全 pole Place to house 長 5300 clock controller 時計駆動器収...
For the Engineering Outfit 7 ADJUSTMENT AND INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANEL 7.1 Wall-Mounting Type 7.1.1 Adjustment ( 図1 ) Adjust the direction of the GNSS receiver lest it should hit against the wall, and tighten the mounting screws “A” securely. Adjust the direction of the solar panel so that it is exposed to the sunlight at least four hours a day (from 10:00 AM to...
For the Engineering Outfit 7.1.2 Installation Install the solar panel 15 mm or more above the clock unit. 15mm or more 7.2 Pole Type 7.2.1 Adjustment Adjust the direction of the GNSS receiver ( 図4 ) lest it should hit against the cover of the clock unit when it is opened, and tighten the mounting screws “A”...
For the Engineering Outfit 8 INSTALLATION OF CLOCK CONTROLLER 8.1 Wall-Mounting Type By cutting off the protruded portions on the rear of the clock controller, the installation holes can reach the wall. Open the front cover, and tighten the screws from inside the clock controller to install it onto the wall.
For the Engineering Outfit 9 SIGNAL CABLES 9.1 Clock Unit Cable color Signal name Yellow CH1 signal cable (+) Orange CH1 signal cable (-) Brown CH2 signal cable (+) Purple CH2 signal cable (-) * CH2 signal cable is intended for use with a double-face clock.
For the Engineering Outfit 9.4 Clock Controller Cable for connecting with solar panel: Cable inlet “A” Cable color Signal name Solar panel (+) White Solar panel (-) Cable for connecting with GNSS receiver: Cable inlet “B” Cable color Signal name Power Black Brown...
For the Engineering Outfit 10 CONNECTION 10.1 Before Connection Before connecting the cables, check that the battery inside the clock controller is not connected to it. For connection, use crimping sleeves fit for the cables (included with the Product), and crimp the sleeve securely. Each of the cables left unused should be attached with a crimping sleeve one by one at its end to prevent short circuit.
For the Engineering Outfit 10.3 Selection of Extension Cable When using an extension cable, select the one as specified in the following table. * Extension cable is not included with the Product. Point where extension cable is used Specifications φ 1.2, or 1.25 sq or more; 100 m or less Between solar panel and clock controller φ...
11 HOW TO USE CLOCK CONTROLLER 11.1 Control Panel Status indication Time display Operation buttons 11.1.1 Status indication The status of the clock controller is indicated. Indicator Status Lights up when the current time is in the AM period. Lights up when the current time is in the PM period. Lights up when the seconds count any number from “0”...
For the Engineering Outfit 11.2 Connection of Battery ① Connect the battery, checking that (+) and (-) Inside of clock controller terminals are properly connected. ② Press the reset switch. Reset switch Capacitor * If the voltage of the capacitor has reduced to 3.5 V or less, flashing “LCAP” is displayed on the time display, and the operations other than the battery connection will be disabled.
11.3 Operation Procedure after Installation After installing the clock controller, follow the procedure below. Start * If it is not lighting, check if the GNSS receiver is connected Check that “GPS” indicator is lighting up. properly with the clock controller. Time difference setting Manual time setting Secondary clock hand...
11.4 Operation 11.4.1 Time difference setting The GNSS receiver receives Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) for time correction. Set the time difference (time difference from UTC) of the time zone where the Product is installed. ① Keep pressed at the same time. The time difference currently set is displayed.
11.4.2 Manual time setting ① Keep pressed. Press to set the “Hour”, and press * Check that “AM” or “PM” is set correctly. ② Press to set the “Minutes” to one minute ahead of the current minutes. ③ Press when the current seconds reach “0.”...
11.4.3 Secondary clock hand position setting ① Keep pressed. “CH1” is displayed. ② Press The time the secondary clock indicates or “- - - -“ is displayed. ③ Press to set the “Hour” to the hour indicated by the hour hand of the secondary clock, and press ④...
⑧ If the time setting has been made, adjustment of the hands of the secondary clock is started. * If the voltage of the capacitor has reduced to 3.5 V or less, “LCAP” and the current time is displayed alternately on the time display, and the hand adjustment will not be started.
11.5 Time Correction The clock controller QP-400GS receives the radio wave from the GNSS satellites once a day at 12:00 PM via the GNSS receiver, synchronizing its time with the accurate time received. * If the voltage of the capacitor has reduced to 3.7 V or less, “LCAP” and the current time is displayed alternately on the time display, and the reception of GNSS signal is disabled.
11.6 Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) 11.6.1 Start of daylight saving time ① On the day before the daylight saving time begins, keep pressed. The “DST” indicator starts flashing, and the clock controller is on standby for the start of the daylight saving time. ②...
11.6.3 Operation procedure when the Product is installed while the daylight saving time is in effect ① Perform the manual time setting and secondary clock hand position setting to set the time of the time display and the secondary clock to the daylight saving time.
11.7 Special Display 11.7.1 LCAP display If the voltage of the capacitor has reduced to a specified level, “LCAP” (Low CAPacitor) is shown, and the following operations and actions are disabled. Operations and Capacitor Display After capacitor is recharged actions disabled voltage “- - - -“...
For the Engineering Outfit 11.8 Recharging of Capacitor 11.8.1 Recharging duration If “LCAP” is displayed after the battery connection, or if “LCAP” is displayed and the adjustment of the secondary hands is not started, it is necessary to recharge the capacitor until its voltage exceeds 3.5 V.
For the Engineering Outfit 11.8.2 Recharging using battery If the recharging takes longer during installation due to the weather or the time, the recharging duration can be reduced to the same level as on a sunny day by using a commercially available dry battery.
The content of warranty is described in the certificate of warranty. SEIKO makes it a policy to keep stocks of the maintenance parts for this Product for 7 years. Your Product can be reconditioned in principle within this period if it becomes faulty under normal conditions of use.
For the Engineering Outfit 14 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to: Problem Cause Remedy (page) The battery is not connected. Connect the battery. Adjust the direction or position of the solar panel. The capacity voltage has reduced Besides, replace the battery The LCD display of the clock to 3.2 V or less.
15 SPECIFICATIONS OF CLOCK CONTROLLER Time accuracy Monthly rate of less than ±3 seconds (0 ~+40 C) Operational temperature range -20 ~+60 Storage temperature range ~+60 Operational humidity range 90% or less (at 40 Storage humidity range 90% or less (at 45 Quantity 1 piece Maximum...
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