PV Electronics Frank 3 Assembly Instructions And User Manual

- 5 - 2. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED 2.1 Tools required to assemble the PCB The following tools will be required to assemble the PCB: - Soldering iron with a small tip (1-2 mm) - Wire cutters (TIP: A small pair of nail clippers works very well for this function) - Wire strippers (TIP: A small pair of scissors is quite suitable) - M ...

PV Electronics Frank 3 - 19 - flash memory. Use either button to toggle between 50 and 60 to select the correct frequency for your local electricity supply. Then power off the clock, and the value is stored in flash memory. Setting the time: Press and hold ‘Set / Blank’ button for 3 seconds until the seconds flashes ‘24’. Toggle between 12 and 24 ...

PV Electronics Frank 3 - 15 - 4.13 Q3-Q8, Q9-Q14, R7-R24 This is perhaps the most time consuming stage of the assembly. There are six Anode Driver Clusters. The function of each is to take the Logic output from the 5V microcontroller, and switch on the 170V Anode drive to the respective nixie tube. Pay particular attention to installing the correct Transi ...

PV Electronics Frank 3 - 17 - Ensure the wire does not contact any other parts of the circuit. 5. FINAL TESTING OF PCB All components except the 2 neon lamps should now have been installed. These can be installed later, when the unit is in it’s final case to make sure they are set at the correct height. Make a final check that all components are well so ...