1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Nixie Clock Manuals
  4. Watch
  5. QTC
  6. Assembly instructions and user manual

Nixie Clock QTC Assembly Instructions And User Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Assembly Instructions
And
User Guide
Nixie Clock Type
'Nixie QTC'
Nixie Tube Clock 'Nixie QTC'
- 1 -
Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
www.pvelectronics.co.uk

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the QTC and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Nixie Clock QTC

Summary of Contents for Nixie Clock QTC

  • Page 1 Assembly Instructions User Guide Nixie Clock Type ‘Nixie QTC’ Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 1 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 2 New PCB date 5 July 2012 14 June 2012 review 29 May 2012 Errors in component listing corrected 22 May 2012 Anode resistors corrected to 10KΩ 20 May 2012 New document Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 2 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 3 1. INT What is Nixie QTC? Nixie QTC takes a new path for Nixie Clocks for mid-sized solder-in tubes. Learning from our past experiences of thousands of kits sold, we recognise a major customer concern and possibly the biggest drawback...
  • Page 4 Nixie QTC - Features Nixie clock type ‘Nixie QTC’ has the following features: - Hours, Minutes and Seconds display - 12 or 24 hour modes - Uses a Quartz Crystal Oscillator as the timebase - Programmable leading zero blanking - Date display in either DD.MM.YY or MM.DD.YY or YY.MM.DD format...
  • Page 5 ZM1080, ZM1082, ZM1134, ZM1135, ZM1136, ZM1136A, ZM1136L, ZM1136R, ZM1138A, ZM1138L, ZM1138R GNP-17A IN-8-2 GNP-7A, GNP-7AH IN-8-2 ZM1210, ZM1212 IN-8-2 IN-16 IN-14 CD66, ZM1240, ZM1242, XN11, IN-8-2 XN12 Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 5 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 6 This is not a finished product, and the person assembling the kit is responsible for ensuring that the finished product complies with any applicable local regulations governing electrical equipment, eg. UL, CE, VDE. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 6 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 7 The following type of adapter should be obtained and used with the kit: Output 12V DC regulated, minimum power output capability of 500 mA Output plug: 2.1mm pin, centre positive. A suitable adapter is shown below: Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 7 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 8 4mm wire ended neon lamp ALARM, SET, ADJ, DST Miniature push button IC2 Socket 28 Way narrow IC socket for IC2 IC3 Socket PLCC28 IC socket for IC3 Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 8 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 9 Surface mount 3.5mm jack socket Piezo sounder FUSE 500mA fuse Insulation Clear insulation for neons NX1 – NX6 2X6 way 0.1” header plug 32.768KHz watch crystal Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 9 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 10 Surface mount 3.5mm jack socket Piezo sounder 500mA fuse Clear insulation for neons 2X6 way 0.1” header plug 2X6 way 0.1” header socket 32.768KHz watch crystal Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 10 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 11 Therefore, we recommend that the resistors be identified with a multimeter. Please note the fuse will look like the picture below. It can easily be confused for a capacitor. It is a self-resetting fuse. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 11 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 12 D4 (62V Zener Diode) IC1 (LM2576) L2 (100uH Inductor) C1, C2 (220uF) Start by installing D1-D4. Align the band on the components with the band marked on the PCB. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 12 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 13 Volts. If not, disconnect power and check your work. Do not proceed with the assembly until the error is corrected. Once the test is completed, disconnect the power. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 13 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 14 Socket for IC2 R1, R3 (4.7 KΩ) R2, R4 (390 KΩ) C3 (1uF) C4 (220uF) Q1 (IRFD220) L1 (100uH Inductor) D5 (UF4004) D9 (62V Zener diode) Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 14 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 15 Also the MOSFET needs to be placed with the two joined pins at the position shown below. Ensure that the (-) light stripes on C3 and C4 are facing inwards towards each other as shown below. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 15 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 16 It should be between 165 and 175 Volts. If this is in order, disconnect the power supply. C5 (10pF) C6 (15pF) X1 (32.768KHz Crystal) C7, C9, C10 (100nF) Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 16 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 17 R5, R12 – R14, R21 – R28 (4.7 KΩ) R15 - R17, R29, R30 (390 KΩ) R18 - R20 (10 KΩ) Q5, Q6, Q7, Q11, Q12, Q13 (MPSA42) Q8, Q9, Q10 (MPSA92) Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 17 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 18 PCB. Be careful not to force in the socket if all pins are not aligned. Ensure all pins are fully pushed through the holes before soldering in place. 4.10 NX1 – NX6 (6X2 way male pin header) Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 18 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 19 This will anchor the component and then you can solder the remaining pads. Ensure the arrows on C8 are aligned with the corresponding arrows on the PCB Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 19 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 20 So, do not install them now but remember to install them some time later! Use small pieces of the clear insulation supplied to prevent shorts on the leads. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 20 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 21 Referring to the picture below, identify the anode pad on the tube cell PCB. The tube is inserted from the side with no white markings: Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 21 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 22 Then solder on the connector (which may be in two pieces). The tube cell is now complete. Repeat for the other 5 tubes. Then move on to step 6. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 22 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 23 Note that there is one hole that is unused - simply trim off this lead without soldering. Then solder on the connector (which may be in two pieces). Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 23 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 24 The tube cell is now complete. Repeat for the other 5 tubes. Then move on to step 6. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 24 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 25 Start at one of the leads at the back of the tube. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 25 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 26 There are 11 leads on the trimmed tube and 12 pads on the PCB. One of the pads on the PCB is unconnected. DO NOT INSERT A LEAD INTO THIS HOLE: Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 26 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 27 Pay attention that the tube sits squarely on the PCB. Then solder on the connector. The tube cell is now complete. Repeat for the other 5 tubes. Then move on to step 6. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 27 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 28 Now you can insert and solder in the tube. Insert the 11 leads into the 11 holes with pads as shown below. Insert from the side of the PCB with no markings. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 28 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 29 Then solder on the connector . The tube cell is now complete. Repeat for the other 5 tubes. Then move on to step 6. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 29 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 30 Now you can insert and solder in the tube. Insert the 11 leads into the 11 holes with pads as shown below. Insert from the side of the PCB with no markings. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 30 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 31 Then solder on the connector. The tube cell is now complete. Repeat for the other 5 tubes. Then move on to step 6. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 31 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 32 Now you can insert and solder in the tube. Insert the 11 leads into the 11 holes with pads as shown below. Insert from the side of the PCB with no markings. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 32 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 33 Then solder on the connector . The tube cell is now complete. Repeat for the other 5 tubes. Then move on to step 6. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 33 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 34 Now you can insert and solder in the tube. Insert the 11 leads into the 11 holes with pads as shown below. Insert from the side of the PCB with no markings. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 34 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 35 Then solder on the connector . The tube cell is now complete. Repeat for the other 5 tubes. Then move on to step 6. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 35 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 36 Then solder on the connector. The tube cell is now complete. Repeat for the other 5 tubes. Then move on to step 6. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 36 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 37 Configuration C: Press the ALARM button After configuring the controller as above you can immediately power off the clock, and proceed to the first tube tests below. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 37 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 38 Do not be tempted to press buttons without knowing the function. If the clock bleeps, shows the time and is incrementing time, this is sufficient at this stage. Power off and disconnect the power supply. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 38 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 39 Q2, Q3 and Q4. To install the RGB LEDs, first note the longest of the 4 leads and ensure it goes into the pad marked with the two small circles: Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 39 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 40 Then, place a Nixie Tube assembly into position on the 6X2 connectors. Push the RGB LED gently into position under the tube and then solder in place: Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 40 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 41 It will show for several seconds and then move to parameter 1. In all correspondence on support issues, please quote the board type, revision date and software version. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 41 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 42 Time Calibration Factor 0 - 99 (each unit adjusts by 0.2s per day) Time Calibration Polarity 0 - Make clock slower 1 - Make clock faster Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 42 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 43 8. Press ‘SET’ briefly during Night Mode to show time for prescribed period. 9. Set this parameter to ‘1’ to restore original default settings. Internal operations will then load all the original settings and restore the value to ‘0’ Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 43 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 44 00 (off) or 01 (on). Set on / off status, then minutes followed by hours by using the ‘ALARM’ and ‘ADJ’ buttons. When set, the alarm LED will also light. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 44 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 45 5 full days (120 hours). Program this value into parameter Set parameter 21 to 0 to slow down the clock and to 1 to speed up the clock. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 45 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 46 • Once you are happy with the colour for that hour, press ‘DST’ to move to the next hour • Have fun playing with your favourite colours and intensities! Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 46 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 47 • In the example below, between 19 and 20 hours, the LEDs will be blue with a hint of green ( 0 red, 2 green and 8 blue) Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 47 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 48 Blue value has no effect. Note: The colours do not cycle live during Auto Colour Cycling setup. The cycling starts only during normal time and date display. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 48 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 49 Select blanking during time seek by setting parameter (25) to 1. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 49 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 50 3. The time signals are intended that a receiving clock may collect time data intermittently. The signal strength and fidelity is not like a 'TV Signal', where one can get a perfect signal any time at will. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 50 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 51 Metal objects cause reception problems too Place and design your case so the antenna is as far away from the PCB as possible. Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 51 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014)
  • Page 52 10.4 Connecting a GPS receiver The clock has been designed for, and tested with our Micro GPS Receiver (available separately from PV Electronics) Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 52 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 53 Sync > 24 Seeking Aquiring Source 2 Hrs Sync < 24 RFT Frame Frame None DCF / MSF Slow Flash Intermittent Fast Flash Flash Slow Flash Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 53 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 54 Strobe 11.2 Cathode connections from IC3 to tube pin headers IC3 (HV5812) NX1, NX2, NX3 IC3 (HV5812) NX4, NX5, NX6 Pin Number Cathode Pin Number Cathode Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 54 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 55 Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 55 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 56 12. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 56 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 57 Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 57 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...
  • Page 58 Nixie Tube Clock ‘Nixie QTC’ - 58 - Issue 11a (11 December 2014) www.pvelectronics.co.uk...

Table of Contents