Discontinued

With the Skyscan Atomic Clock, you have the most accurate timepiece within the continent it can receive the time signal transmitted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which is regulated by 3 atomic clocks and deviates less than 1 second within 3,000 years. The NIST broadcasts the time signal (WMIB, 60kHz) continuously from Fort Collins, Colorado. This signal can be received anywhere in the continental USA that long wave (AM) radio reception is possible with a portable radio. It is expected that the signal can cover a distance of over 2,000 miles from the transmitter. Therefore, your clock will receive the signal within the broadcast range anywhere an AM signal can be received; generally the signal cannot be picked up in massive metal and concrete structures unless near a window. In addition, some environmental effects (see next page) may affect the transmitting distance.

For more information, please study the WWYB webpage of NIST at: http://www.tf.nist.gov/

ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTION EFFECTS: 

The SkyScan Atomic Clock obtains the accurate time with wireless technology. Same as all wireless devices, the receiving ability may be affected by, but not limited to, to the following circumstances: Long transmitting distance

• Nearby mountains and valleys
• Among tall buildings
• Near railway, high voltage cable, etc
• Near freeway, airport, etc
• Near construction site
• Inside concrete buildings
• Near electrical appliances
• Near computers and televisions
• Bad weather locally or electrical storms between you and Colorado
• Inside moving vehicles
• Nearby metallic structures

LOCATION PRECAUTIONS:

This clock receives a radio wave much like a TV or radio. Be sure to locate it near a window or some other location where the reception is good. Avoid the following location, which can interfere with proper reception: 

1. Synchronization signal reception can be received in Continental USA only. In other areas, you can still use this clock by setting the time manually.
2. Place your dock at a location with optimal signal, i.e.: close to a window away from metal surfaces or electrical appliances

TO START THE CLOCK

 Remove the round battery cover at the rear of the case. Insert 4 new "AA" alkaline batteries by observing the correct + and - battery polarity. Replace the battery cover. The LCD shows default setting of time and calendar at 12:00 AM, January 1st, 2005 (Eastern Standard Time). After the clock is powered up, the WWYB time code reception will automatically start with the icon blinking. The clock will automatically update itself to the exact time, day, and date after receipt of the WWVB time code. This typically takes over night. Once a successful code is received, the radio reception icon will appear on the front display. The clock will automatically attempt to receive the WWVB signal every night at 1 :00 am, 3:00 am, and 5:00 am.  

TO SELECT TIME. ZONE

 Slide the "Time Zone" switch to display the desired time zone:

• EST (Eastern Standard Time)
• CST (Central Standard Time)
• MST (Mountain Standard Time)
• PST (Pacific Standard Time)
• Alaska (Alaska Standard time)
• Hawaii (Hawaii-Aluetion Standard Time)

Note:  The Atomic feature will not work in Alaska and Hawaii due to the extreme distance from the NIST tower in Colorado. 

TO TURN ON/OFF the Daylight-Saving Time Slide the "DST" switch to the "ON" position except when the clock is used in areas where DST is not applicable i.e. Part of Arizona and Indiana. The DST icon will be visible on the front display indicating that DST is ON.  

TO SET TIME, CALENDAR, 12/24 HR TIME DISPLAY FORMAT When the WWVB time has not updated your clock, you can adjust the time and calendar manually. 1.                  Press and hold SET for 2 seconds, time digits blink Press + / - to set your desired time. Press and hold + / - will accelerate setting in fast speed.2.                  Press SET again, time digits change to year digits, press + / - to set the year.3.                  Press SET again, upper month and date digits blink, press + / - to set month and date.4.                  Press SET again, time digits change to 12 Hr and blink, press + / - to select 12 Hr or 24 Hr. military time. PM will appear in 12 Hr time format.5.                  Press SET to return to the normal time display. The clock returns to the normal time display if no other button is pressed for 5 seconds. 

TO SELECT DEGREE °C OR °F TEMPERATURE READOUT

 Press °C /°F button to select degree °C or °F temperature readout. 

TO START ATOMIC RECEPTION MANUALLY

 Press + / WAVE button to start the WWVB atomic reception manually. The tower icon will blink. If the tower icon is scrolling, your clock is actively searching for the WWVB time code. 

CLOCK BATTERY REPLACEMENT

 When the display begins to look dim, it is time to replace the batteries in the clock. Remarks:

·         Do not mix old and new batteries

·         Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel cadmium) batteries.

·         For longer battery life, alkaline batteries are recommended. 

TROUBLE SHOOTING

 When your clock displayed irrelevant time, calendar or temperatures, which might be caused by interferences of electrostatic discharge or other wireless signal in the air e.g. TV, computer monitor, radios, walkie-talkie etc, press the WAVE button once, the clock will start receiving WWVB signal and update to correct WWVB time 

If such situation still persists, press the RESET button once to set the clock to factory default setting. The clock will receive WWVB signal again to update itself to correct WWVB time.

 SPECIFICATIONS:

·         Calendar range: 1/1/2000 to 12/31/2049

·         Indoor temperature measuring range: O°C to 50°C / +32°F to +122°F

·         Temperature checking interval: every 1 minute

·         Daily automatic reception time: 1 AM, 3 AM, or 5 AM

·         Power source: 4 x AA Alkaline batteries, 1.5V batteries

·         Battery life: about 12 months 

WARRANTY

This Product is warranted to be free of defects in manufacturing for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase. Defective clocks should be returned to the place of retail purchase. 

Equity Industries Corporation

5721 Bayside Road

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455 

For Customer Inquiries:

WEB: http://www.skyscaninfo.com

Tel: (757) 460-2483 

Model 80083