PV Electronics Frank 3 Assembly Instructions And User Manual

PV Electronics Frank 3 is a compact Nixie clock featuring hours, minutes, and seconds display with a 12 or 24-hour mode, and a date display in either DD.MM.YY or MM.DD.YY format. It includes a programmable date display each minute, a quartz crystal oscillator as the timebase, and optional DCF77,5 / WWVB / MSF synchronisation. The clock also offers a supercapacitor backup for short power outages, simple time setting with two buttons, and programmable leading zero blanking, along with various neon colon settings. It maintains time during setup mode and allows for programmable night mode for display blanking or dimming.

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Key features

  • Nixie tube display
  • 12/24 hour mode
  • Date display
  • Quartz crystal oscillator
  • Radio time sync
  • Supercapacitor backup
  • Programmable night mode
  • Colon neon settings

Frequently asked questions

From time display mode, press and hold the 'SET' button for 2 seconds until the minutes digits start to flash. Use the 'ADJ' button to set the minutes, then briefly press 'SET' to move to the hours. Continue in this way to set the year, month, and day. Finally, press 'SET' briefly to revert to normal clock operation.

Enter configuration mode by pressing and holding the 'SET' button for 4 seconds. Use the 'SET' button to navigate to parameter 7, 'Display mode'. Press 'ADJ' to toggle between standard and fading digits. Select your desired setting and press 'SET' to return to time display mode.

The clock requires a 9-12V DC power adapter with a minimum power output capability of 250 mA and a 2.1mm output plug. Using a different adapter may damage the clock.

The Super Capacitor provides backup power to the clock during short power outages, ensuring the time is kept.

Press the 'ALARM' button. The seconds digits will show the alarm on/off status (00 for off, 01 for on). Set the on/off status, then use the 'ALARM' and 'ADJ' buttons to set the desired alarm minutes and hours. The alarm LED will light when the alarm is set.
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