Wi-Fi Installation Manual Installation and Operation Manual Wi-Fi Clocks ® Part # H004817 Rev.
Safety Precautions Wi-Fi Installation Manual The Wi-Fi clock(s) should be installed in a secure location protected from: —Physical damage —Water, including condensation Operation of this product in a manner inconsistent with the instructions in the manual may result in damage to the product and will void the warranty.
Table of Contents Wi-Fi Installation Manual Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................4 Specifications............................................................................................................................................................................5 Installation.............................................................................
Wi-Fi Installation Manual Wi-Fi is a popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves. Wi-Fi and Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) are used to make installation and setup as simple as possible. All you need to do is power your preconfigured clock in an area where the intended wireless local area network (WLAN) signal strength is sufficient.
Wi-Fi Installation Manual Configuration Operating Humidity: 0% to 95%, non-condensing Button Operation Weight: Varies by model Installation Specifications Dimensions: Varies by model Specifications Features • Up to 5 years battery life using AA Lithium batteries • Supports 2 static IP address SNTP servers for redundancy or Pool domain names • 802.11n (b/g compatible, 2.4 GHz only) • Data rates: 72, 65, 58, 43, 29, 22, 14, 7 Mbps (802.11n) 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps (802.11g) 11, 5.
Wi-Fi Installation Manual Before installing verify: • • • • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) settings Firewall port 123 is open for UDP data Good Wi-Fi coverage at intended installation location. Green gear locking pin (A) is removed from the movement 1. Adjustments/Configuration via limited access Point mode If clock was preconfigured at American Time as recommended, skip to step 2.
Button Operation Wi-Fi Installation Manual 1. 2. 3. 4. Configuration (via Limited Access Point) . Clock homing (sending clock hands to 12 O’clock). Firmware updates (internet access is required). Factory defaults restore (restores to the configuration that the clock was shipped). Introduction A recessed push button is located in the lower central part of the Wi-Fi module.
Wi-Fi Installation Manual The clock will act as a limited access point for direct Wi-Fi communication to complete configuration. After connecting to the clock with a wireless device it can be configured with a web browser. nNote: If your clock was preconfigured by American Time this process is unneeded unless changes are required.
Wi-Fi Installation Manual Clock Configuration Introduction Specifications Installation Button Operation Configuration Homing Clock Firmware Update Factory Defaults Troubleshooting Restore 1. Time Zones – The Time Zone entry sets the time zone. Reference Appendix B for a list of all available time zone configurations. 2. Daylight Saving Time – Enable (Auto, Custom Fixed or Custom Floating) or Disable (Off) Daylight Saving Time adjustments. 3.
Wi-Fi Installation Manual 1. Click on “WiFi Configuration” button from clock configuration pages. Installation Specifications Introduction Wi-Fi Configuration 3. Select Wi-Fi configuration entry method. a. Click on “Select an Existing Network" if beacon is active and available (this is normally the case) from desired network. If you select this option, go to "a. Select and Existing Network" on page 11 b.
Wi-Fi Installation Manual Wi-Fi Configuration 4a. If you selected the existing network option the screen above will appear while the clock scans for available networks. nNote: If you selected “Manual Configuration to Join a Network”, go to “b. Manual Configuration to Join a Network” (page 13). Introduction a. Select an Existing Network Specifications Installation Button Operation 5a. The screen below will appear when the clock has completed the SSID scan process. 6a.
Wi-Fi Installation Manual 7a. Enter security information (if required for your network) and click next. nNote: If a static IP address is required, check the Advanced Options and select “Static IP Address Configuration” radial button. Button Operation Installation Specifications Introduction Wi-Fi Configuration Appendix Troubleshooting Factory Defaults Restore Firmware Update Homing Clock Configuration 8a. Select Save and Apply button to save and exit to normal operation.
Wi-Fi Installation Manual Wi-Fi Configuration Specifications 4b. If you selected “Manual Configuration to Join a Network” in step 3 the screen below will appear. 5b Enter the SSID, security type and security settings. nNote: If a static IP address is required, check the Advanced Options and select “Static IP Address Configuration” radial button. 6b. Click the next button to continue. Introduction b. Manual Configuration to Join a Network Installation Button Operation Configuration 7b.
Wi-Fi Installation Manual The Administrator Settings are used to enable/disable security for the clock and Wi-Fi browser pages. Enter your security settings (Username and Password) to enable security. Blank out the username and password to disable security. 1. Click on “WiFi Configuration” button from clock configuration pages. 2. Click on “Administrator Settings” in the Client Settings menu. 3. Enter Username into text field (leave blank to disable security for limited access point mode). 4.
Homing Clock Wi-Fi Installation Manual To check hand placement complete the following process: Installation 1. Apply power to Wi-Fi module by inserting the barrel plug of the battery pack into the left side of the Wi-Fi module where the power connection is located. Specifications C - Battery pack power input A - Green gear locking pin B - LED Introduction If the clock is dropped it is possible for the clock hands to move from the correct placement.
Wi-Fi Installation Manual Occasionally American Time will have new firmware updates available. Contact American Time for the most recent firmware version available. Firmware updates require access to the internet through port 80. nNote: If traffic is redirected on port 80, firmware updates will fail. Prior to completing the firmware update process verify internet access is available on port 80. To complete a firmware update, complete the following process: 1.
Wi-Fi Installation Manual Factory Defaults Restore Introduction Specifications American Time preconfigures your clock settings prior to shipment to you. These preconfigured settings are stored in memory even after settings have been changed. nNote: If your clock was not preconfigured at American Time, completing the factory defaults restore process will not help. Refer to configuration section of this manual to reconfigure your clock. To restore preconfigured settings complete the following process: 1.
Wi-Fi Installation Manual Clock is not on time within 30 minutes of applying power. • Verify LED flashes green within 60 seconds after applying power. • Verify hand positions (see Homing Clock page 15). SNTP failing (flashing orange prior to solid red). • Verify Port 123 if open for UDP traffic. • If "Use IP Address" is selected in SNTP configuration, verify SNTP primary and secondary time servers (See Clock Configuration on page 9).
Appendix A: SNTP Time Servers Wi-Fi Installation Manual 206.246.122.250 Hatfield, Pennsylvania time-c.nist.gov 129.6.15.30 NIST, Gaithersburg, Maryland nist1-macon.macon.ga.us nist.netservicesgroup.com nisttime.carsoncity.k12.mi.us nist1-lnk.binary.net www.nist.gov time.nist.gov utcnist.colorado.edu utcnist2.colorado.edu ntp-nist.ldsbc.edu nist1-lv.ustiming.org time-nw.nist.gov nist-time-server.eoni.com 098.175.203.200 064.113.032.005 066.219.116.140 216.229.000.179 024.056.178.
Appendix Troubleshooting Factory Defaults Restore Firmware Update Homing Clock Configuration Button Operation Installation Specifications Introduction Appendix B: Supported Time Zones 20 Description USA Alaska USA Aleutian Time USA Arizona USA Atlantic / Puerto Rico USA Central Time USA Chammoro USA Eastern Time USA Hawaii USA Indiana East USA Mountain Time USA Pacific Time USA Midway Island / Samoa USA Wake Islands UTC+00:00 UTC+01:00 UTC+02:00 UTC+03:00 UTC+03:30 UTC+04:00 UTC+04:30 UTC+05:00 U
Wi-Fi Installation Manual Button Operation Observes Daylight Saving Time NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO Installation Hours Difference from UTC (Summer) -1 -2 -3 -3.5 -4 -4.5 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 -9.5 -10 -11 -12 Specifications Hours Difference from UTC (Winter) -1 -2 -3 -3.5 -4 -4.5 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 -9.
