AcuRite 00582 User Manual

Atomix Timepiece

With Calendar and Thermometer

00582W

Instruction Manual

Atomix Timepiece
With the Atomix Timepiece, 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 (WWVB, 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 reach a distance of 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 WWVB WEB page of NIST at:
http://www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq/

Environmental Reception Effects:

The Atomix Timepiece obtains the accurate time with wireless technology. Same as all wireless devices,
the receiving ability may be affected by, but not limited 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
locations where reception is good. Avoid the following locations,which can interfere with proper reception.

Synchronization signal reception can be received in Continental USA only. In other areas, you can still use
this clock by making time settings manually.

Specifications

• Receives 60KHz WWVB signal transmitted by NIST in Fort Collins,
Colorado.

• Automatic time and date adjustment after signal reception.

• Calendar with day-of-the-week display form January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2099.

• Hour, minute and second display.

• 12 or 24-hour format.

• Crystal oscillator frequency: 32.768kHz.

• Indoor temperature range: 32°F-122°F

• Batteries: 3 "AA" size alkaline batteries. (Not included)