AirTime ATX6 Operation manual

Model ATX6
Wireless Wall Clock Transceiver
Installation & User's Guide
Copyright © 2009 Lathem Time Corporation. All rights reserved.

AirTime, Lathem and the Lathem logo are registered trademarks of
Lathem Time Corporation. Other product names mentioned in this
manual may be trademarks of their respective companies and are
hereby acknowledged.
WA NING: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
FCC:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC ules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• eorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your
body. This Transceiver must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or Transceiver.
Copyright © 2009 Lathem Time Corporation. All rights reserved.
Lathem Time Corporation
200 Selig Drive, SW
Atlanta, GA 30336
www.lathem.com
Document Number: USG0070D
evised 01-17-2012
ATX6 Installation and User Guide
Page 28
Warranty
Limited One-Year Limited Warranty
Lathem warrants the hardware products described in this guide against defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of original purchase
from Lathem or from an authorized Lathem reseller. The conditions of this warranty
and the extent of the responsibility of Lathem Time Corporation (“Lathem”) under
this warranty are listed below.
1. This warranty will become void when service performed by anyone other
than an approved Lathem warranty service dealer results in damage to
the product.
2. This warranty does not apply to any product which has been subject to
abuse, neglect, or accident, or which has had the serial number altered
or removed, or which has been connected, installed, adjusted, or
repaired other than in accordance with instructions furnished by Lathem.
3. This warranty does not cover dealer labor cost for removing and
reinstalling the machine for repair, or any expendable parts that are
readily replaced due to normal use.
4. The sole responsibility of Lathem under this warranty shall be limited to
repair of this product, or replacement thereof, at the sole discretion of
Lathem.
5. If it becomes necessary to send the product or any defective part to
Lathem or any authorized service dealer, the product must be shipped in
its original carton or equivalent, fully insured with shipping charges
prepaid. Lathem will not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage
incurred in shipping.
6. WA ANTY DISCLAIME AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Except only the
limited express warranty set forth above, the products are sold with no
expressed or implied warranties of any kind, and the implied warranties
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are hereby
expressly disclaimed. No warranties are given with respect to products
purchased other than from Lathem or an authorized Lathem reseller and
any such products are purchased "as is, with all faults." In no event will
Lathem be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or
consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the delivery,
use or inability to use, or performance of this product. In the event any
limited remedy given herein shall be deemed to have failed of its
essential purpose, Lathem's maximum liability shall be to refund the
purchase price upon return of the product.
7. Proof of date of purchase from Lathem or an authorized Lathem reseller
is required for warranty service on this product.
8. This Warranty grants specific legal rights. Additional legal rights, which
may vary by locale, may also apply.
9. Should any difficulties arise with the performance of this product during
warranty, or with any Lathem authorized service centers, contact Lathem
Time at the address below.
Lathem Time
200 Selig Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30336
404-691-0405
www.lathem.com

ATX6 Installation and User Guide
Page 27
Table of Content :
Introduction: ............................................................................ 1
Case Design.............................................................................. 1
Installation: ............................................................................. 3
ATX6 Quick eference Guide ......................................................... 6
Date/Time Set-Up: ..................................................................... 7
P Awaiting Password (000 ~ 999) ......................... 7
1 Month (01 ~ 12) ............................................................ 7
2 Date (01 ~ 31)............................................................ 7
3 Year (00 ~ 99) ............................................................ 7
4 Hours (00 ~ 12 AM/PM) .................................................... 8
5 Minutes (00 ~ 59) ............................................................ 8
Parameter Set-Up: ..................................................................... 8
P Awaiting Password (000 ~ 999) ......................... 8
6 Time Zone (-12 ~ +12) ...................................................... 9
7 Time eference Source (rtc, GPS, Air, 485, ............................. 9
8 Spring DST Month: (00 ~12) ................................................ 9
9 Spring DST Week: (1,2,3,4,L) ............................................10
10 Fall DST Month: (01 ~12)..................................................10
11 Set Fall DST Week: (1,2,3,4,L)...........................................10
12 12/24hr Display (12 / 24)..................................................10
13 AirTime adio UHF Channel (1~8)........................................ 10
14 Time Slot: (A or 0~9).......................................................11
15 C Emulation (0/1) .......................................................11
16 UHF Power Level (Lo / Hi)................................................12
17 Sync Pulse Hrs (00 ~ 12 AM/PM) ..........................................12
18 Sync Pulse Mins (00 ~ 59) ............................................12
19 External Amplifier (0 ~ 1)............................................12
P Password (000 ~ 999).......................................................13
Operating Modes:......................................................................14
Normal: .............................................................................14
AirTime Transmit Mode:..........................................................15
eceive Mode: .....................................................................16
C Transmit: .......................................................................17
Firmware Version Number Display: .................................................17
Battery eplacement: ................................................................17
Installation Examples
............................................................................. 18
Wiring Diagrams .......................................................................20
Synchronizing the ATX6 to Lathem’s AirTime TimeSync Software ..............20
Synchronizing the ATX6 to the ATX6-GPS eceiver ............................... 20
Synchronizing a LT X-512 to an ATX6 using S485................................ 21
Synchronizing the ATX6 from a LT X-512 ..........................................21
Synchronizing a LT 0 or DWA-S to an ATX6........................................22
Synchronizing a DDC2/4- S to an ATX6............................................. 22
Synchronizing the ATX6 to a LT -GPS...............................................23
Synchronizing a LT X-512 to ATX6 using Sync elay closure ....................24
Synchronizing the ATX6 to an External elay Closure ............................25
Specifications ..........................................................................26
Warranty................................................................................28

ATX6 Installation and User Guide
Page 1
Introduction:
Lathem’s ATX6 is a Wireless Transceiver that can function in
both “Master” (Primary), and “ epeater” (Secondary) modes.
In “Ma ter” mode, the ATX6 can wirelessly transmit clock
synchronization signals to Lathem AT series Wall Clocks, to other
Lathem ATX-series Transceivers in epeater mode and to Lathem
C Series Wall Clocks. It can provide S485 Wired
synchronization signals to Lathem LT x-512 and LT -0 Master
Clocks and to DWA-S Bell ingers. It can also provide a “Dry-
Contact” closure to synchronize other timekeeping systems.
As a “Ma ter”, the ATX6 can synchronize its internal crystal-
controlled eal-Time-Clock to “Atomic” references that include
GPS and Network Time Servers and other system references.
In “Repeater” mode, the ATX6 can receive and synchronize itself
to another ATX series Transceiver in Master mode and re-
broadcast the signal according to the AirTime Protocol, same as
described above in “Master” mode.
The ATX6 can be set to transmit its radio signal at any of several
frequencies at either a 4 Watt or 6 Watt output power level.
With an optional external amplifier the signal can be boosted to
20 Watts.
FCC Licen e
Thi device require that an FCC Licen e be obtained. Each
installation of this device will require a separate license. It is the
responsibility of each user of this device to obtain and maintain
the required FCC License. For information on obtaining the
required license contact your distributor or review the
information in the FCC section of the specifications.
ATX6 Installation and User Guide
Page 26
Specification
Dimensions 9" H X 5 1/8" W X 3 1/8" D
Weight 3.8 lbs (1.702 kg)
Display LCD with Time / Status indicators
and 4 LED indicators
Housing All metal enclosure with grey textured paint.
Line Power 90 to 250vAC, 47 - 63Hz, 10W max
Max Current = 100mA (while transmitting)
Standby Power B 2325 3V Lithium Battery (included)
Environment 32
o
to 130
o
F (0
o
to 55
o
C)
20% - 80% elative Humidity (non-condensing)
FCC Conforms to FCC Part 15
FCC ID: UP3ATX6
Individual License equired
UL
Mounting Wall (surface)
Inputs / Outputs 6W UHF radio transceiver via BNC antenna
connector
S232 via Lathem cable (Part # SAE0370)
through an external Ethernet adapter. (Lathem
part # TXTOSE )
S485 via UTP (Cat3, CAT5) cable to terminal
block
From: LT -0, LT x-512, LT -GPS
To: LT x-512, DWA-S, DDC2/4- S
Dry Contact Sync-Out (Load: 24VDC max at
250Ma) from terminal block
Dry Contact Sync-In to terminal block
GPS eceiver (Part # ATX-GPS) input via J45
jack

ATX6 Installation and User Guide
Page 25
Synchronizing the ATX6 to an External Relay
Clo ure
(Program Synchronization “SYN”, verify J7 & J8 are
Closed)
Verify Jumpers are “Closed” as shown for Sync Input.
To access jumpers see page 3.
ATX6 Installation and User Guide
Page 2
Case Design
Bottom View
LCD
Metal Enclosure
Function Buttons
INC NXT SET
TRNS RECV RC