ADATTE DESIGN 55 Nixie Time Zone Clocks V2 User manual
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NIXIE TIME ZONE CLOCK V2
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CONGRATULATIONS.
You are now the owner of the n° of the
one hundred 55 Nixie Time Zone Clocks V2 made.
Designed by Jeremia & Georges Adatte for
Adatte Design, Lausanne, Switzerland.
PATENTED DESIGN.
SWISS MADE.
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NIXIE TIME ZONE CLOCK V2
Created to display the time in ve dierent time zones simultaneously, the Nixie
Time Zone V2 is a unique kinetic table clock that will make you travel around
the globe. The time is displayed using new, genuine “Nixie” tubes (numerical
indicators) made by hand in Germany in the 60s. These gas-lled tubes have a
lifespan of more than 20 years in standard operation and have become almost
impossible to nd today. Invented and designed in our studio in Lausanne,
Switzerland, this table clock is entirely Swiss Made by the same workshops that
manufacture components for the best Swiss watch brands.
The Nixie Time Zone Clock V2 is made from the highest quality materials and
machining technology. Almost each component is processed more than one
time in the same machine to obtain an incredible level of detail. Many of the
components are nished by hand : the brushed and polished nishings or the
orange enamel painted letters (similar to “cloisonné”), which requires utmost
precision and skill.
Most of the components are treated in PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) in three
colors: light grey, dark grey and blue. PVD is a high-end coating used for luxury
watch components, medical tools and aerospace technology. The body, which is
milled from a solid aluminum cylinder, is anodized in a unique bronze grey color
we specially formulated just for the clock.
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GET STARTED
1. Remove the top foam and wear the provided microber gloves.
2. Remove the black cardboard covering the power cord and lift the clock care-
fully without touching the Nixie tubes. Caution, it is heavy !
3. Place the clock on a stable at surface and plug the power cord to the
power outlet. Your clock is built-in with a universal AC adapter, it is therefore
compatible anywhere in the world.
!To avoid possible damage, never touch the drum while the motor is running.
4. Your clock set up is now complete. For settings and information, please
check the next pages.
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OVERVIEW
1. Rotating drum.
2. Front aperture.
3. Genuine Nixie tubes display ref. RFT Z560M.
4. Control panel (on the back of the clock, see page 7).
5. Time zones.
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BUTTON FUNCTIONS
+ (left button):
1. In standard operation, press to manually switch from city to city if you have
selected static or semi-animated mode (see page 10).
2. In the menus, press it to increase a value.
menu (middle button) :
1. Press to enter the clock setting menus.
2. Press to validate your choices in the settings.
– (right button) :
1. In standard operation, press to show the date (while the drum is not in
rotation and the time is fully displayed). After a few seconds, the clock will
automatically switch back to display time.
2. In the menus, press it to decrease a value or to go back.
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CLOCK SETTINGS MENUS
1. Access the settings menu by pressing menu button, only while the drum is
not in rotation and the time is fully displayed.
2. The menu numbers will be displayed ashing on the rst Nixie tube (a) on
the left, like the image below.
1. Choose from menu ➀to ➄by pressing + button, then press menu button
to enter inside the selected menu. To quit, press – .
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MENU ➀: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME DST
In this menu, press + button to choose option ○or shown on last tube (b)
and validate your choice by pressing menu button.
!This setting will automatically apply to each of the 5 time zones, but be aware
that DST switch may occur at dierent dates from a country to another.
○= DST disabled (winter time).
= DST enabled (summer time).
MENU ➁: MASTER TIME SETTING UTC
This is the ‘master’ time setting for your clock, the 5 time zones will be automa-
tically calculated according to this ‘master’ setting. Your clock will already be
delivered with the exact time and date, so normally this setting should not be
changed.
Use + or – buttons to increase or decrease values (HH:MM:SS), use menu
button to validate and go to next values. Once values are validated, it will exit
the menu automatically.
MENU ➂: MASTER DATE SETTING UTC
Use + or – buttons to increase or decrease values (DD:MM:YY), use menu
button to validate and go to next values. Once values are is validated, it will exit
the menu automatically.
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MENU ➃: ANIMATION MODES
Your clock is pre-programmed with three dierent animation modes. In this
menu, press + button to select mode ○, or shown on last tube (b) and
validate your choice by pressing menu button.
○= static.
= semi-animated.
= animated (default mode).
• In static mode ○, the clock will show time for only one selected city, the
drum will also stay still. Exit the menu and press + button to select the city
of your choice.
• In semi-animated mode , the clock will show time for only one selected
city. The drum will rotate every 30 seconds and will only show the selected
city. Exit the menu and press + button to select the city of your choice.
• By default, your clock is set in animated mode , it will switch automatically
to the next city every 10 seconds.
!In each modes, the nixie tubes will always icker in order to preserve their
lifespan.
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MENU ➄: E.U. OR U.S. DATE FORMAT
When in this menu, press + button to choose mode ○or and validate your
choice by pressing menu button.
○= E.U. format.
= U.S. format.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING YOUR CLOCK
To clean the large metallic surfaces of your clock, simply use the provided
microber gloves. Clean the grooves on the body of the clock with a soft brush.
Do not use any solvents or cleaning products.
MAINTENANCE
The only maintenance that can be done by the user is the Nixie tubes replace-
ment. All other maintenance or repair must be done by the manufacturer, see
page 13 for more information.
NIXIE TUBE REPLACEMENT
This clock’s electronics are designed to extend Nixie tubes lifespan for more
than 20 years. If a tube is defective, you can order a new piece by contacting
your authorised dealer.
The replacement procedure is explained at : https://vimeo.com/369575830.
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ADATTE DESIGN INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
This international warranty is granted by the manufacturer ADATTE DESIGN SA.
International warranty of which extents and limitations are dened below.
WARRANTY EXTENT AND LIMITATIONS
The manufacturer’s warranty is only valid when the ADATTE DESIGN product has been
purchased through an ocial ADATTE DESIGN retailer. In addition, all maintenance and
repairs must be carried out exclusively by an ocial ADATTE DESIGN retailer.
This warranty is only valid if the warranty page at the end of this booklet has been duly
completed and signed by the ocial ADATTE DESIGN retailer from whom the watch has
been purchased. In particular, the date of purchase and the serial number of the product
shall be mentioned on the warranty card.
This warranty booklet must always be added to your product when a servicing under
warranty is requested.
If these conditions are not all met, the manufacturer’s warranty is void. Should your pro-
duct need servicing, please send it to one of the ocial ADATTE
DESIGN retailers. You may also send it directly to :
ADATTE DESIGN SA
Avenue du Léman 55
1005 Lausanne
Switzerland
+41 (0)21 711 26 01
info@adattedesign.ch
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Your ADATTE DESIGN product is guaranteed against all manufacturing defects for a
period of two years from the date of its original purchase.
Any damage resulting from negligence or inappropriate treatment of the product (for
example violent shocks or excessive temperatures), and damages resulting from acci-
dent, re or natural disaster are not covered by this warranty.
APPLICABLE LAW AND OTHER RIGHTS
This limited warranty is governed by Swiss Law.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, to which supplementary legal rights can be
added — only if special clauses of other national laws are provided — which vary from
state to state, as per the enforced legislation on the purchase date of the watch.
INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY VALIDATION
Reference Nº :
Serial Nº :
Purchase date :
Authorized dealer stamp :
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