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  • Page 1 User Manual HN 63e.R Rack Master Clock AUDIO Scan the QR code or enter following URL to get the latest version: https://docs.mobatime.cloud/HN-63e.R BE-801466.0-HN 63e.R | 2025-05-23...
  • Page 3 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The latest version of this document is available for download at https://docs.mobatime.cloud/HN-63e.R . This User Manual has been composed with the utmost care to explain all the details to ensure a safe and stable operation of this product.
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Safety ........
  • Page 5 5.2. Screen LINE ........
  • Page 6 Time Zones Table ........
  • Page 7 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Safety 1 Safety Read the safety instructions carefully and follow all the instructions. This ensures safe and reliable operation of this device. 1.1. Instructions and Symbols Symbols used throughout this document and their meaning are as follows: A note or important information.
  • Page 8 Safety HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Never open the housing of this product, for it poses mortal danger from electric shock or may even cause a fire. Keep packaging such as plastic films away from children. There is the risk of suffocation of misused.
  • Page 9 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Safety 1.5. Maintenance and Cleaning • If the product and/or the connecting cable is damaged, do not touch it: there is mortal danger from electric shock! First, turn off the power supply to all poles of the product. Verify the absence of voltage using an appropriate meter.
  • Page 10 Overview HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual 2 Overview The “mini” master clock is a device used to controll small-scale system of unified time, with up to 80 pieces of slave clocks and up to 8 pieces of school bells (signalling devices).
  • Page 11 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Overview 2.5. Operation Reserve 2.5.1. Passive • Internal backup battery for RTC in case of power loss. • As soon as the power becomes resumed, the slave clocks adjust automatically and in an accelerated mode to the proper time, the channel stat corresponds to the actual time.
  • Page 12 Installation HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual 3 Installation The following places should be avoided: • Within the reach of high voltage operated equipment. • Places exposed to direct impact of solar radiation. 3.1. Installation Procedure Mount the clock into a 19″ rack cabinet.
  • Page 13 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Connection 4 Connection 4.1. Terminal Board Connection 4.1.1. Rear Panel 4.1.1.1. Terminal Description EURO Connector With MST fuse T600 mA / 250 V, for connection to 230 VAC, 50 Hz power supply RELAY 1–RELAY 2...
  • Page 14 Connection HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual 4.1.2.1. Terminal Description MicroSD connector for inserting a memory card (not supported) AUDIO Line audio output, 3.5 mm jack connector USB-A connector for connecting a flash drive LED POWER Indication of power supply...
  • Page 15 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Connection 4.2.2. Digital Clock It is important to check the terminals on the clocks PCB before you connect the clock to the terminal L1 . Connecting the clock to incorrectly set slave line may cause damage to the clock electronics.
  • Page 16 Connect the cable to +DCF- terminal. 4.4. GPS Antenna Connection 4.4.1. Integrated GPS Receiver The magnetic GPS antenna can be connected to the HN 63e.R Master clock. Place the GPS antenna to your desired location. Connect the cable from the antenna to GPS terminal.
  • Page 17 4.4.2. External GPS Receiver An external GPS receiver with DCF code output, e.g. GNSS 4500, can be connected to the HN 63e.R Master clock as a source of synchronization signal (e.g. if a sufficiently long extension of the coaxial cable of the magnetic GPS antenna is not available).
  • Page 18 Connection HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Connection of school bells 4.6. Connection of Striking Module 4.7. Synchronization of Sub-Master Clock Using DCF Current Loop BE-801466.0-HN 63e.R | 2025...
  • Page 19 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Connection 4.8. Output Blocking This function is used to block the output function (striking) while the bells (e.g. death bell) are moving at the same time, so as not to damage the striking hammers or destroy the bell.
  • Page 20 Information Screens HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual 5 Information Screens In the Basic Mode, you can scroll through the information screens on the LCD display. MASTER Time and date information, manual time and date adjustment. LINE Information about the state of slave line;...
  • Page 21 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Information Screens 5.1. Screen MASTER Main / basic screen. From all “screens” you can jump back into the MASTER screen by operating the x button. The display shows following: 10:08:57 Fr I #Ą 25.04.2025s  USB...
  • Page 22 Information Screens HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Button function Save entered values and return to MASTER screen Exit without saving Press the + button. The cursor flashes now on the position of the hours. Enter the time value in the →...
  • Page 23 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Information Screens 5.2. Screen LINE This screen shows the operation state of the slave line (analogue or digital clock), to display this screen, press the > button from the screen MASTER.
  • Page 24 Information Screens HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Button function <> Move between items Switch flasing item (holding down the button will cycle through the options) Save edited values and return to LINE screen Exit without saving...
  • Page 25 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Information Screens 5.3. Screen CHANNEL This screen is displayed when push gradually the > button from the screen MASTER. 5.3.1. Controlling by Active Weekly Program or Manually The CH1 channel is set to this channel control mode by default.
  • Page 26 Information Screens HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Selected channel Channel state Indication of channel lock on20:59 Time of illumination ON off04:59 Time of illumination OFF Button function Entry to the coordinate setting and channel switching on / off correction (see Switching Illumination...
  • Page 27 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Information Screens 5.4. Screen STRIKING Striking can only be set for this clock if it has audio output for Audio striking or if it is equipped with the HN…SSR2 add-on module for classic bells or dulcimers.
  • Page 28 Information Screens HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Button function Entry to striking configuration menu (see Audio Striking chapter for details) long press of - Lock / unlock striking functions BE-801466.0-HN 63e.R | 2025...
  • Page 29 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Information Screens 5.5. Screen SYNCHRONIZATION QUALITY This screen is displayed when push gradually the > button from the screen MASTER. The value in indicates the reception quality of the last hour if the synchronization was successful at least once.
  • Page 30 Information Screens HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual 100% Signal quality as a percentage in the last hour Bit:1 Last received bit ( No:57 Number of second marks (0–58) Ok:3 Counter of identical telegrams (0–9) 5.5.4. WWVB The display shows following: WWVB sign.: 100%...
  • Page 31 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Information Screens 5.6. Screen ALARMS Displays the current alarm word and the number of active alarms (memory for up to 50 alarms). The display shows following: Alarms:  7 0x0081 Alarms: 7 Number of active alarms...
  • Page 32 Information Screens HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual 5.6.2. List of Possible Alarms DCF sync • GPS sync • DCF+I1 sync • ACCU ovr • VDC ovr • 24h sync • Power on • Calibration • L1 overload •...
  • Page 33 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Information Screens 5.7. Screen VERSION This screen is displayed when push gradually the > button from the screen MASTER. The display shows following: HN63e.R.S4 v1.0.0    0x0081 HN63e.R.S4 Type of Master clock v1.0.0 Software version (current as of 23.05.25)
  • Page 34 Main Menu HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual 6 Main Menu Main menu Press the v button to enter the from screen MASTER. The display shows following: Main menu        Time zone        Options Synchronization Set up synchronization source, see Synchronization Settings chapter...
  • Page 35 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Main Menu 6.1. Synchronization Settings The synchronization type is preset to Main menu Synchronization press the > button to select and proceed to enter its setting by pressing v button. The display shows following: Type:        GPS...
  • Page 36 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual 6.2. Time Zone Settings This functon is used to set time zones of slave line, channel, local time and synchronization source. See all available MOBATIME time zones in Time Zones Table chapter. Main menu Time zone press the >...
  • Page 37 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Main Menu 6.3. Slave Line Settings Set the L1 Slave line parameters according to the type of connected Slave clock, enter the line type, pulse, gap length and cycle type. Main menu...
  • Page 38 Main Menu HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Cycle Select pulse lines cycle according to mode in which slave clock operates: Half-day, 12 hours (analogue clock) Daily, 24 hours (digital clock) Impulse Parameters Impulse Line Length Enter the pulse duration in tenths of seconds:...
  • Page 39 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Main Menu Button function in ‘item edit’ mode <> Move between items Switch flasing item (holding down the button will cycle through the options) Save edited values and return to page view Exit without save and return to page view 6.3.2.1.
  • Page 40 Main Menu HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual 6.3.4. Offset Settings In line can be set to time shifts version time on the Master clock – offset. By default, the offset is set to By setting a negative / positive value, the time on the line is delayed / overtaken by the value set on the set offset, e.g. at an offset value...
  • Page 41 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Main Menu 6.4. Channel Settings – Channel Parameters Use this function to set the channel switching mode. Main menu Channel setup press the > button to select and proceed to enter its setting by pressing v button.
  • Page 42 Main Menu HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual 6.4.2. Switching Illumination by Calculated Sunrise and Sunset Time Main menu Channel setup press the > button to select and proceed to enter its setting by pressing v button.
  • Page 43 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Main Menu 0°00’ 89°59’ N (S) Latitude 0°00’ 179°59’ E Longitude 6.4.3. Switching MUTE Signal The menu is used to set the switching of the MUTE signal of the external amplifier and its advance before and after the audio output. It can only be used with a clock with audio output.
  • Page 44 Main Menu HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual 6.5. Weekly Program Allows you to edit switching program for the selected channel. Capacity of 399 program lines. Weekly program entries can be edited, added or deleted. Main menu Weekly program press the >...
  • Page 45 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Main Menu Button function <> Move between records Add new record Delete selected record Edit selected record Return to channel selection Button function in ‘item edit’ mode <> Move between items...
  • Page 46 Main Menu HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Day in which the program line will be executed Day in which the program line will not be executed 6.5.2. View and Edit AUD Program Audio Recordings Playback is possible only from connected USB Flash drive.
  • Page 47 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Main Menu 6.5.2.2. Switching Modes Switch on Switch off Channel will be switched on for specific duration (01–99 s) 6.5.2.3. Date dd.mm. dd.mm. If you enter the value in the date field ( ), this position will always be considered valid.
  • Page 48 Main Menu HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual 6.6. Striking This function is used to set up striking. Main menu Striking press the > button to select and proceed to enter its setting by pressing v button.
  • Page 49 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Main Menu Number of strikes / Output Striking type minute minute minute minute full hour 1 / OUT 1 2 / OUT 1 3 / OUT 1 4 / OUT 1 1–12 / OUT 2...
  • Page 50 Main Menu HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Audio channels Resolution Sampling rate 48 000 Hz Required file name *.wav File extensions bell15.wav • For striking at the 1/4 hour: bell30.wav • For striking at the 1/2 hour: bell45.wav...
  • Page 51 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Main Menu 6.7. Load Channels If the USB Flash drive is inserted into the USB connector, you are able to load prepared switching programs to Master clock. When loaded, the existing entries in the memory for all switching programs will be deleted.
  • Page 52 Main Menu HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual 6.8. Output Blocking This function is used to block the striking output. The function is used if both striking and ringing are connected to the same bells or dulcimers (e.g. death knell). If the Master clock starts striking at the same time of ringing (movement of the bells), striking hammers or bells could be damaged.
  • Page 53 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Main Menu 6.8.2. Selection of Control Contact Type The display shows following: Polarity: NO     Button function in ‘item edit’ mode <> Move between items Switch flasing item (holding down the button will cycle through the options)
  • Page 54 Technical Data HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual 7 Technical Data 7.1. Basic Data Mouting Rack height Slave clock line Number of slave clock lines Types Polarized minute / half-minute / second impulses MOBATIME serial code MOBALine Electrical parameters 12 / 24 V, max.
  • Page 55 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Technical Data Power Supply AC (mains) 115 or 230 VAC ±5 %, 50–60 Hz 24 VDC ±5 %; 13 VDC ±10 % Accuracy (at approx. 20 °C) Without synchronization ±0.1 s/day (after 24 hours of synchronization at constant...
  • Page 56 Technical Data HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual The total power supplied to the connected equipment consists of consumption of the secondary line, consumption at the ACCU and VDC terminals; the maximum values of the specified currents cannot be supplied to the load at the same time.
  • Page 57 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Time Zones Table 8 Time Zones Table Time zones are a system of dividing the Earth’s surface into regions, each with its own unique time offset from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) or GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and which may have different rules for change seasonal time. This division allows for consistent and synchronized timekeeping across the globe.
  • Page 58 Time Zones Table HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual City / State Standard → DST DST → Standard Offset Brisbane, Guam, Port Moresby, Vladivostok Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Tasmania: Hobart Sunday October Sunday April (02:00) (03:00) UTC (GMT) UTC (GMT) Honiara (Solomon Is.), Magadan, Noumea (New...
  • Page 59 HN 63e.R – Rack Master Clock | User Manual Time Zones Table City / State Standard → DST DST → Standard Offset Adak (Aletuian Is.) Sunday March Sunday (02:00) November (02:00) UTC (GMT) UTC (GMT) UTC (GMT) UTC (GMT) UTC (GMT)