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Synchronized Time Products

6400-Series Time Control Center

UL Listed
CSA Certified

STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES:

Microprocessor Based

Controls Synchronous Wired, Power Line Carrier

and Celestra Clock Systems

RS-232 Interface for Synchronization to External

Time Source (6400-9505)

Six Local Program Control Circuits

Seven Day Programming (Seconds Resolution)

Automatic Daylight Saving Time Correction

Manual Override Switches

12- or 24-Hour Time Display

Interactive Programming

Liquid Crystal Display (Six Digits)

All Programmed Times Available to All Circuits

and Schedules

60 Day Battery Standby (Memory & Timekeeping)

Four Program Schedules

1000 Program Events

AC Line Synchronous or DC Quartz Time Base

Surface/Semi-Flush Wall Mount or

19 Rack Mount

Impulse Clock Control (6400-9501)

Coded Receiver Interface

Temperature Compensated Crystal

Oscillator (TCXO) Option (6400-9504)

Complies with UL Standard 863

DESCRIPTION:
The 6400 Time Control Center (TCC) provides
accurate time keeping for the Simplex secondary clock
family, including Celestra BCD, synchronous wired,
power line carrier, and minute impulse clocks. The
6400 also supports most non-Simplex clock systems.

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6400-9001, 9002, 9003 Wall Mounted

Time Control Center

6400-9004 19 Rack Mounted

Time Control Center
The 6400 has programmable time and day-of-week
referenced control of six output circuits. The 6400 uses
a liquid crystal display to show the time, day of week ,
and the status of the six output circuits. The display is
also used for programming, as well as editing and
reviewing the stored programs. The state of the six
output circuits is programmed by the user through a
keypad, and can also be controlled by six manual
override switches. The user can also use the keypad to
program from one to four independent schedules at
any time within the 6400.
All manual control switches and the LCD display are
located behind a locked enclosure. The keypad can
also be locked and accessed using a password.

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SPECIFICATIONS:
General
Input Voltage

120/240, 50/60 Hz, Strap Selectable

Full Load Current

AC Input Current = 0.2 A to operate

the 6400 TCC plus current drawn
from the AC out terminals for powering clocks, bells, horns, etc.

Output Contacts

5 A @ 120 VAC or
30 VDC Resistive
3 A @ 240 VAC Resistive

Output Voltage
(with impulse
option)

2 A @ 24, 36 or 48 Volts

Finish

Beige w/Black Trim - Wall Mount

Black w/Black Trim - Rack Mount

Time Base

AC Line Monitor
(Line Frequency)
DC Quartz 30
Seconds/Month from 32 to 122F
TCXO (Option) 3
Seconds/Month from
32 to 122F

Environmental

32 to 122F (0 to 50C)

Relative Humidity
(Non-Condensing)

95%

BCD Output

15 V Data @ 60 bps,
50 loads max.

TCC Correction Capacities

Impulse

Up to 33 clocks. Use
2811-series impulse power boosters for additional clocks (see data
sheet S2811-0001).

Synchronous

Up to 70 clocks (120 VAC). Use

2088-series relays for additional
clocks (see data sheet S20880010).

Electronic

Unlimited. Electronic clocks use an

audio signal superimposed upon
the 60 Hz power within a building.

Digital BCD

Up to 50 clocks. Use 2301-series

data line amplifiers for additional
clocks (see data sheet S23010002).

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WIRING:
Wiring size and type varies greatly, depending on
correction type, voltage used, quantity of clocks, cable
distance, local codes, and National Electric Code
Class I requirements. Your local Simplex sales
representative is equipped to assist you with complete
clock design services and wiring specifications.

6400 Display and Circuit Control Switches

The displays normal run mode indicates the time, day
of week, circuit status, and what schedules have been
selected. When the programming mode has been
entered, the display leads the user through the
programming sequence by flashing what is to be
selected. Responses to prompts are entered via the
keypad using either the Yes or No keys.

The six circuit control switches beneath the LCD have

three settings: ON, AUTO, and OFF. The ON and OFF
settings override the programmed control functions,
while the AUTO setting is used to carry out
programmed functions.
Three control switches at the bottom of the panel are
used to control manual and programmed functions for
the 6400. The buttons are provided for power line
carrier systems (GEN), synchronous systems (SYNC),
and Celestra clocks (BCD). The manual on/off control
overrides the programmed control functions while the
Auto position allows programmed functions to occur.
Each switch is accompanied by an LED which visually
displays the circuits status.
The 12-Segment Keypad
is used to input all
programming including
setting of the time and
date, daylight saving time
changes, schedule
changes, and selection of
12-hour or 24-hour display
format. Keypad entry may
be secured by an access
code which prevents tampering or unauthorized
program modifications.

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6400-9501 Impulse Correction Module

The 6400-9501 Impulse
Correction Module is used
to operate Simplex or
non-Simplex impulse clock
systems.

The 6400-9501 can, via dip switch selection, provide

control for the following types of clock systems.
Vendor

Clock Type

Simplex

59th Minute Impulse

Simplex

58th Minute Impulse

Simplex

44th Minute Impulse

Simplex

45th Minute Dual Motor

Simplex

59th Minute Dual Motor

Simplex

Tower Clocks
1 Minute Reverse Polarity
1/2 Minute Reverse Polarity

National Time

Hourly

Faraday

1300 Series

Cincinnati

D Synchronous

Cincinnati

D6, Impulse 12-Hour Correction

Cincinnati

D3

Stromberg

Synchronous, 56th Minute, Electronic

Stromberg

Impulse, 58th Minute

Internal Panel

Standard
Electric Time

During the loss of AC power, the 6400 accumulates

missed minute impulses for 24 hours. Upon restoration
of power, rapid correction pulses are output to advance
the impulse device to the correct time.

FMT Dual Motor, Couch (C452014

through C452019 and C452133
through C452145)

Standard
Electric Time

AR2A and AR3A-Impulse, 60th

Minute

Standard
Electric Time

AR2-Impulse, 59th Minute

The 6400-9501 consists of

two panels. The first panel,
mounted on the front,
consists of a manual
Adv/Auto/Off override
switch and two LEDs to
indicate positive (red) and
Front Panel
negative (yellow) polarity
output. The second panel is
the internally mounted I/O
board and step-down transformer for connecting field
wiring to the 6400 Master Clock.

6400-9502 Coded/Dual Coded Module

The 6400-9502 module is
used to operate a complete
circuit of wired or power line
carrier, 6803 coded or 6804
dual coded relays. The 6400
output circuit number one is
dedicated to coded relay
control, and provides up to 10
programmed control functions
on that single circuit.
The 10 LEDs indicate
selection of the relay
addressed during programming and manual control.

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6400-9503 Impulse Correction and

Coded/Dual Coded Module
The 6400-9503 module
provides the 6400 with the
capability for both impulse
clock correction and coded
relay control. This module
combines all the features of
the 6400-9501 and the
6400-9502 into one module.
The 6400-9503 includes the
6400-9501 I/O panel.
Note: The 6400 provides a
position for only one optional
front panel module.

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6400-9504 Temperature
Compensated Crystal
Oscillator
The 6400-9504 TCXO option
is used for applications where
power line frequency may be
unstable. The temperature
compensated crystal module
provides a source of frequency
reference to the central
controller. This module
provides accuracy of 3
seconds per month from 32F
to 122F.

6400-9505 6351/6400 RS-232 Interface

The optional 6400-9505 module
is used for applications that
require accurate, traceable time.
The module is used to interface
the 6400 TCC with a crystalcontrolled Simplex
6800-9501 WWV Radio
Receiver/Decoder tuned to
broadcasts transmitted by the
National Institute of Standards
and Technology. Additionally the
6400-9505 allows the 6400 TCC
to synchronize with computer networks via the
1603-9821 SIMSYNC software package. With the
addition of the 6400-9568 BCD Code Converter, 6400
TCCs may be connected together to allow for
redundancy or distribution over a campus environment.
Refer to data sheet S6800-0001 for details on the
WWV receiver.

6400-9510 Chime Module

The 6400-9510 module is used
when a pulsed output contact is
required. By inputting 120 VAC
to the module it will begin on
adjustable output pulse, both
the on-time and duration of the
pulse are adjustable. The
output contacts are 5 A at
120 VAC Form C.

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6400-9568 BCD Code Converter

The 6400-9568 BCD Code Converter is an interface
which has asynchronous ASCII and BCD time data
available via its RS-232 serial port. The interface
provides 24-hour time information, time zone offset
capabilities for world clock displays, and
synchronization for computers and process control
equipment. The following connections are available:
BCD Connections
Two Celestra clocks within 100 feet
Time offset for two Celestra clocks within 100 feet
2301-9513 Data Amplifier
RS-232 Connections
RS-232 serial ports (for hours/minutes/seconds,
year/month/day, and Julian date )
6400-9505 RS-232 WWV Synchronization Module
2120 Interface
4100 Interface
6400-9505 MTC Master/Slave Configuration.
Refer to Product Application Bulletin PAB-0011 for
other interconnect and computer network interface
options.
PC Synchronization with 1001-9357 or 1001-7997
STARSYNC Software

Refer to data sheet

S6400-0002 and operating
instructions 574-411 for
complete details on the
6400-9568 Code Converter.

6400-9509 Photocell Module

The 6400-9509 Photocell
Module is used in
conjunction with dual coded
time control operation. The
Photocell Module (when
activated by the Photocell)
allows up to 10
preprogrammed commands
of the same type (on or off) to
be transmitted to Dual
Coded Control Devices.

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TYPICAL INSTALLATION WITH 6400-9568 CODE CONVERTER

FOR COMPUTER SYNCHRONIZATION:

12:00

11:00

11:00

120
VAC

120
VAC
Note: Locate 6400-9568 within 50 of computer.

BCD
OUTPUT

6400

6400-9568
CODE CONVERTER
(BCD TO RS-232)

MASTER
CENTER

COMPUTER

#18 AWG TWISTED SHIELDED

PAIR WIRE
BELDEN 8760
OR EQUIVALENT

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6800-9502
TRANSFORMER

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TYPICAL INSTALLATION WITH MULTIPLE TIME ZONE DISPLAYS:

PACIFIC

MOUNTAIN

CENTRAL

EASTERN

9:00

10:00

11:00

12:00

120
VAC

6400-9568
CODE CONVERTER
(BCD TO RS-232)

120
VAC

120
VAC

120
VAC

ATLANTIC

1:00
120
VAC

9V
XFMR
TYP

Note: Digital clocks are

type 6303 or 6334.

12:00
6400 MASTER

120
VAC

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STANDARD CONFIGURATIONS:

6400-9001 TCC, Wall Mounted

6400-9002 TCC, Wall Mounted,

with Impulse Correction

6400-9003 TCC, Wall Mounted,

with Coded Receiver

6400-9004 TCC, 19 Rack Mount

STANDARD FEATURES:
Standard Features

6400-9001

6400-9002

6400-9003

6400-9004

BCD & Sync-Wired Control

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Six Circuits/Four Schedules

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Impulse/Universal Correction

Yes

Coded Receiver (Coded Relay Interface)

Yes

Rack Mounted (19 Relay Rack)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Electrical: 120 VAC, 60 Hz

(Selectable: Line or Crystal)

FIELD INSTALLABLE OPTIONS:

Option

6400-9001

6400-9002

6400-9003

6400-9004

6400-9501 Impulse Correction Module

Yes

Included

Yes

Yes

6400-9502 Coded/Dual Coded Module

Yes

Yes

Included

Yes

6400-9503 Impulse Correction and

Coded/Dual Coded Module
(Combines features of both 6400-9501
and 6400-9502)

Yes

N/A

N/A

Yes

6400-9504 Temperature Compensated

Crystal Oscillator

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

6400-9505 RS-232 WWV Synchronization Module

(See S6400-0002 WWV Clock/Receiver
Antenna Interface)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

6400-9509 Photocell Module

(Maximum one per 6400)

Yes*

Yes*

Yes

No

6400-9510 Chime Module

(Maximum two per 6400, or one with 6400-9509)

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

6400-9511 Extended Battery Backup Module

180 days (Timekeeping & memory)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

*Requires 6400-9502 or 6400-9503.

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MOUNTING:

*Back box must extend 2.25 out from the finished wall surface.

Rack Mount
The rack mount 6400 is designed
to permit rail or frame mode
installation.

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Westminster, Massachusetts 01441-0001 USA www.simplexnet.com
All specifications and other information shown were current as of printing and are subject to change without notice.

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