HTAWI HAA-1601B 16" Black Analog Atomic Wall Clock Low Maintenance Cost

The Hewes Time and Weather Instruments (HTAWI) HAA-1601B 16" Analog Atomic Wall Clock maintains split second accuracy by receiving WWVB radio time transmissions just as all the HTAWI atomic clocks do. In addition, the HTAWI model HAA-1601B is designed to lower maintenance costs by running accurately for up to five years with no maintenance. The model HAA-1601B has a flexible battery configuration allowing you to install any number of AA batteries from one to five. Equipped with five high quality AA batteries (Energizer Alkaline recommended), the HAA-1601B is expected to operate accurately for up to five years.

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The HAA-1601B is a large clock, with a thin black rim, a white face, black hour and minute hands, and a red second hand. The numerals are large and in a serif font, which helps to give the clock its classic, businesslike look. Its large 16-inch diameter is popular for large classrooms, reception areas, and conference rooms .

HTAWI clocks have proven to have exceptional sensitivity, often capturing the WWVB signal faster and in more difficult conditions than other clocks we have tested. These clocks are ideal for anyone wanting to know the correct time, and are especially popular for environments such as schools and businesses where many clocks must remain in synchronization .

HTAWI atomic clocks are easy to set up. Simply set the time zone switch to the correct time zone, enable or disable DST compliance (disable only if you are in an area that does not switch to DST), and hang the clock. The clock will receive the WWVB signal and set itself². In good conditions, this will occur within the hour. In non-ideal conditions, it could take longer, possibly overnight. It is possible to manually set the clock, in which case the manual setting will be overridden when the signal is received.

Features:

Large digits for readability from a distance
High quality construction with a scratch resistant glass face to endure many years of cleanings
Accurate to 1 second per million years
Sets automatically to WWVB radio signal
Switch selection for all four U.S. mainland time zones
Automatically adjusts for daylight savings time (may be optionally disabled)
White face with black rim for an exceptionally clean, contemporary look
Powered by one to five AA alkaline batteries (not included), with normal life of one to five years (approximately one year per battery).

Dimensions:

Diameter:
15 3/4 inches overall, large 14 inch face
Depth:
1.75 inches

Atomic Time:

The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology, Time and Frequency Division) maintains a highly accurate master clock based on the resonance of a Cesium-133 atom (hence the name, atomic clock). Timing information from this master atomic source is broadcasted by the WWVB radio station in Ft. Collins, Colorado.

Hewes Time and Weather Instruments (HTAWI) "Atomic" clocks maintain exceptional accuracy by tuning into the WWVB radio signal. The built-in receiver achieves reliable signal reception up to 2000 miles from the WWVB transmitter in Ft. Collins, Colorado. As a result, HTAWI atomic clocks will calibrate themselves to the atomic clock throughout the continental U.S., and also in much of Canada. Just set the time zone switch, insert the battery, and wait until the signal is received.

1. Battery life can be affected by the quality of the batteries, the age of the batteries at time of installation, the temperature of the room where they are operating, and in the case of a radio controlled clock, the WWVB signal strength.

2. Although HTAWI clocks have proven to have excellent signal reception capabilities, like any radio receiver, they cannot receive a signal that doesn't reach the clock, or is overwhelmed by interference. Building construction with a large steel content (like many modern high rises) may block the transmissions, making clock setting problematic, unless the clock is placed with a view out a window facing Colorado. Interference from lamp dimmers, computer monitors, or other electrically noisy devices which are in close proximity to the clock can also cause problems. If the clock does not set itself within 24 hours, you may wish to try placing the clock in a window facing Colorado to receive it's first setting, and then relocating it to your desired location.

Instructions for setup