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Filament Clock User’s Guide

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Filament Clock User’s Guide 

Contents 
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................2 
1 Precautions......................................................................................................................................................2 
Key Features ....................................................................................................................................................2 
Overview..........................................................................................................................................................3 
Model and Version Identification....................................................................................................................3 
Powering Up ....................................................................................................................................................3 
1 Other Power Sources.......................................................................................................................................4 
Reading the Display .........................................................................................................................................4 
1.1 Time Display.....................................................................................................................................................4 
1.2 Date Display.....................................................................................................................................................5 
1.3 Temperature Display .......................................................................................................................................5 
Using the Built-In Buttons................................................................................................................................6 
1 Setting the Time...............................................................................................................................................6 
2 Using the Counter/Timer.................................................................................................................................6 
3 Parameters Settings Menu ..............................................................................................................................7 
Online Configuration Application (Web App)..................................................................................................8 
1 Using the Web App..........................................................................................................................................9 
2 Time, Date and Display Options ....................................................................................................................11 
3 LEDs and Display Brightness Options.............................................................................................................12 
4 Anti-Poisoning and LED Changer Options......................................................................................................13 
5 On-Off Timer..................................................................................................................................................14 
Maximising the Light Sensor Accuracy ..........................................................................................................15 
Maximising Temperature Accuracy...............................................................................................................15 
Settings and Time Backup..............................................................................................................................15 
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................16 
Firmware Upgrade.........................................................................................................................................18 
Cleaning and Maintenance............................................................................................................................19 
Warranty and Repairs....................................................................................................................................19 
Specifications.................................................................................................................................................20 
1 Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................................21 
 

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1. Introduction

Thanks for your NIX labs purchase! Our products are highly customisable yet easy to use straight out of the box, so

please refer to the Quick Start Guide included in the box or downloaded from nixlabs.com.au/support for the fastest

setup experience. This manual will guide you through our more advanced features, product specifications and

device troubleshooting.

NIX labs Filament Clock models are based on linear LED filament arranged as a seven-segment digital display.

Available in many colours, these efficient and low-voltage LED filaments make for a unique, easy-to-read timepiece.

1.1 Precautions

This product is not a toy and should be handled with care. Do not expose to moisture or dew - refer

to operating and storage temperature limits in this manual. If bringing into a warm environment from

the cold, allow condensation to clear before powering up. Do no insert objects into the gaps in the

enclosure as components may be damaged or short-circuited. Do not press on the LED filaments as

they are not flexible and may break. Staring at the LEDs in higher brightness modes may be harmful.

Always carry your clock by its base.

2. Key Features

•Large and bright, low-flicker seven-segment display with several colour options available

•High-accuracy calibrated clock with temperature compensation

•5+ Day Supercapacitor time and date backup, settings are saved permanently

•Time, Date and Temperature displays with auto-cycling option

•Count-up and count-down timer

•Customisable RGB backlighting LEDs with seven presets, rainbow and random colour mode

•Night-time display and LED dimming with adjustable level and threshold

•Selectable button beep, 12/24-hour time format, °C/°F temperature display and optional leading zero

•USB Powered with web-based configuration application –no software download needed and compatible

with Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS and Android. Many options are configurable using built-in buttons.

•Each day can have up to two configurable on/off times to maximise LED life and reduce power

consumption.

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3. Overview

4. Model and Version Identification

The NIX labs filament clock range includes the FL4 model at time of printing. The device’s product and version

information can be found when using the web app by selecting the gear icon in the upper right and selecting

Diagnostics from the menu. The circuit board is marked with the product’s model (eg: FL4) and major hardware

revision (eg: Rev A) near the USB socket.

5. Powering Up

Check the box for the following items and remove them from their packaging:

•FL4 filament clock

•Australian power adaptor (or Multi-Region adaptor for international orders)

•Quick-start guide

For international orders supplied with the multi-region power adaptor, remove the AU plug from the power

adaptor, and replace with the correct one for your region (US, EU or UK).

Plug the power adaptor’s USB-C end into the socket on the back of your clock either way around. Connect the

power adaptor to the wall outlet and turn on - your clock will show 88:88 for a few seconds after which it is ready

to use.

Up Button

Set Button

Down Button

Light Sensor

USB Socket

Display Digits

(other side)

Backlighting

LEDs

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5.1 Other Power Sources

Your NIX labs device is powered by a standard USB-C connector, just like many mobile phones, cameras and other

computer accessories. This means it can be powered from a number of sources such as computers, power banks

and common USB chargers. The supplied voltage is important in ensuring maximum display brightness and should

be as close to 4.9V to 5.1V as possible –using low quality USB cables and chargers is not recommended. The power

supply included features a robust construction, high output capability and all the required regulatory safety

approvals. For this reason, only operation with the supplied adaptor is recommended and warranted.

If using a power adaptor other than the NIX labs recommended unit, ensure it has a 5.0-5.1V output rated for at

least 1A. Ensure any substitute power adaptor carries the compliance markings for your country, for example, the

Australian RCM ( ) and/or safety approvals such as the UL mark ( ). Do not use generic adaptors from eBay or

similar, as poor quality units can be a fire and shock hazard, and could damage you or your clock.

When powering from a computer, connect directly to the computer’s USB port – avoid unpowered hubs or

extension cables. You can use any good-quality charge & data USB-C to regular USB-A or USB-C to USB-C cable to

connect your clock to your computer or phone/tablet.

The display brightness will adjust automatically according to the power output of the adaptor (or PC) used. If the

display seems dim, despite being set to full brightness, or in the case of a flickering/flashing display, ensure the

supplied adaptor is used. It is also possible to read the voltage using the web app’s diagnostics screen – the

acceptable range is 4.7V to 5.3V.

6. Reading the Display

The back-side of the display has RGB back-lighting, which can be set to show a different colour based on the current

“screen” (Time, Date or Temperature). The FL4 displays hours and minutes in a “digital” seven segment format,

with one colon in between. Do not press on the LED filaments as they are not flexible and could be cracked from

mishandling. The following section describes how to read the display in each of the Time, Date and Temperature

modes.

6.1.1 Time Display

The FL4 shows time in an HH:MM format, which can be in 12 or 24-hour with or without a leading zero for hours

less than 10. In this time screen, the colon separator can be set as solid on, solid off, fast flashing (0.5Hz) or slow

flashing (1Hz). In the example below, the time is 12:47.

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6.1.2 Date Display

The FL4 can show the date in a DD.MM or MM.DD format. In this date screen, the lower colon separator is lit to

distinguish between the day and month. In the example below, the format has been set to DD.MM and so it is the

23rd of September (23/09).

6.1.3 Temperature Display

The FL4 shows temperature in a XX.X format in either °C or °F, with a displayed range of 0.0°C to 65.5°C (or

equivalent in °F). In this temperature screen, the display is left-aligned and the lower colon separator is shown as a

decimal point. In the example below, the temperature is 25.6°C.

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7. Using the Built-In Buttons

Many parameters can be set using the three built-in buttons, so connection to the Web App for configuration is not

required. When on the home screen, briefly pressing the ▲button displays the date, and then temperature for a

few seconds. If the date is not set (which can be done using the Web App) then only the temperature will be shown.

Also on the home screen, briefly pressing the ▼ button cycles through the LED backlighting colour options. Using

the Web App allows individual setting of the time, date and temperature screen backlighting colours –if they are

set individually, then pressing the button only changes the time screen. If the colours are not set individually, or

LEDs-Off is selected, then the button setting applies to all screens. The built-in backlighting colours are as follows:

Red

Green

Blue

Cyan

Magenta

Yellow

White

Custom

Cycling

Off

7.1 Setting the Time

Press the SET button briefly and the display will be changed to only show the hour digits. Press the ▲ and ▼

buttons to set the hour and SET to advance to the minutes to do the same. After adjusting the minutes, pressing

SET again will save the new time and return to the normal time screen. When the new time is saved, the seconds

are set to zero. If the setting menu is entered into but the hour and minute values were not changed, then there

will be no change to the time (including seconds). If in the time setting mode and no button has been pressed for

30 seconds, the display will revert back to the normal time screen without saving.

7.2 Using the Counter/Timer

When your clock is showing the time, hold ▲for 3 seconds to start an up-counter. To start a countdown timer,

hold the ▼button on the time screen, and the display will change to showing just the timer hours. Press the ▲

and ▼buttons to set the hours, then press SET to advance to the minutes, and then SET again to start the timer.

The maximum counter/timer value is 99 hours and 59 minutes. If the up-counter reaches 99:59, it will be cancelled

automatically.

When a timer is running, the ▲ and ▼ buttons are disabled, briefly pressing SET will pause/resume, and holding

SET for 3 seconds will cancel the timer. Every minute the current time will be shown for about 3 seconds. If you set

a counter/timer, the display will stay on even if an on-off timer is set (USB sleep is not affected). A timer/counter

will continue running through sleep, however unplugging your clock will cancel it.

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7.3 Parameters Settings Menu

Hold the SET button for 3 seconds and the displaywill enter the parameters settings menu, which allows adjustment

of the brightness, backlighting colour, 12/24hr time and other settings. The leftmost digit showsthe setting number,

and the rightmost digits show the current value –use the ▲and ▼ buttons to adjust. Press the SET button briefly

to advance to the next setting, and at the end of the settings list it will save all changes and return back to the

normal time screen. If no button has been pressed for 30 seconds, the display will revert back to the normal time

screen, saving any settings that were changed. The ordering and description of these options are shown below.

Setting Number

Description

Usage

Set day-time display brightness

Use ▲and ▼to set display brightness from 0 (min) to

7 (max).

Set night-time display

brightness

Set night-time light threshold

Press ▲to use the current ambient light level as the

night-time detection threshold.

Press ▼to use existing threshold.

“1” = New night-time threshold will be set

“0” = No change to threshold level

Set custom LED backlighting

colour

Cycle through backlighting colours by holding ▲or ▼

and release on the desired colour. To show the custom

colour on the normal time screen, exit the menu and

use ▼to cycle through presets until new colour is

selected.

Note: no value is shown on right side of display.

Set LED backlighting brightness

Use ▲ and ▼to set backlighting brightness, applied to

all screens. Low brightness may affect the custom

colour appearance.

Note: no value is shown on right side of display.

Select 12hr or 24hr time format

Use ▲and ▼to choose time format.

“12” = 12-hour

“24” = 24-hour

Select °C or °F temperature

Use ▲and ▼to choose temperature units.

“1” = °F (Degrees Fahrenheit)

“0” = °C (Degrees Celsius)

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8. Online Configuration Application (Web App)

A key feature of your NIX labs clocks is ease of use, and as such, it is not necessary to connect your device to the PC

for operation, and many options can be set, if desired, using the three built-in buttons. The web-based configuration

application (“web app”) uses the WebUSB feature on Chromium-based browsers, such as Google Chrome,

Microsoft Edge or Opera, on Windows, Mac, Linux and Android, and does not require any additional software or

drivers to be installed. Linux users may need to add a udev rule with idVendor=04d8 and idProduct=eead.

To access the web app, simply connect the clock to your Windows PC or Android device, open Chrome, and visit

app.nixie.com.au, then click “Connect” and select your device from the popup list.

Below is a comparison of all the options that can be set using the buttons or web app.

Buttons

Web App

Set time

✓

Set date

✓

Start a counter/timer

✓

12/24hr time format

✓

Leading zero on time display

✓

Button beep

✓

Colon on/off/flash

✓

Auto-show date and temperature

✓

Date format (DD/MM/YY or MM/DD/YY)

✓

Select °C / °F temperature units

✓

Customise LED backlighting colour

✓

Randomised LED backlighting colour

✓

Rainbow cycling LED backlighting colour

✓

Adjust rainbow colour cycling speed

✓

Different backlighting colour for time, date and temperature

✓

Day and night display brightness

✓

Set LED backlighting brightness

✓

Set LED backlighting dimming level at night

✓

Set ambient-light night dimming threshold

✓

Select ambient-light or time-based night dimming

✓

Enable dynamic display/backlight brightness

✓

Display effects

✓

On-off timer

✓

Read diagnostic information

✓

Download event logs

✓

Firmware upgrade

✓

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8.1 Using the Web App

You can use any good-quality charge & data USB cable to connect your clock to your computer or phone/tablet.

The interface uses drivers already built into modern operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux and Android) and the

WebUSB feature of Chromium version 61 and newer –no additional software is required.

When your clock is connected, use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge or Opera Browser to visit app.nixie.com.au and

click on the Connect button at the top right of the page. A dialog will appear listing all of the compatible NIX labs

devices found - choose your device and click connect. Upon connection, all of the device’s settings are loaded from

the clock to the Web App. The Web App is arranged with tiles to group similar features, and the settings in each tile

can be saved to your clock by mousing over the tile and clicking the send button that appears at the top right. If

you adjust a setting using the device’s buttons whilst you are connected to the Web App, the page must be

refreshed in order to update the controls on the settings tiles.

Note: Because most computers have a slightly lower USB voltage than the supplied power adaptor, the higher-level

display brightness options may be dimmer compared to normal.

An overview of the Web App showing major buttons and features is included in the screen capture on the next

page.

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