TECHNICAL GUIDE

GENERAL INSTRUCTION

SEIKO
DIGITAL QUARTZ
 CONTENTS

I. REMARKS FOR HANDLING OF PARTS .................................... .

1. Circuit block

2. Liquid crystal panel

3. Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

11. CLEANING 3

1. How to clean (Cleaning method) 3

2. Parts which must not be cleaned 4

3. Cleaning conditions 4

111. CHECKING AND ADJUSTMENT 5

1. Defective phenomena ................................................ . 5

2. Guide table for checking and adjustment 7

3. Procedures for checking and adjustment .................................. . 8

A: Check battery voltage ........................................... . 8

How to repair the module when battery electrolyte leakage occurs 8

B: Check recharging condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

C: Check battery conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1O

D: Check current consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

E: Check solar battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

F· Check water resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

G: Check contact between C-MOS-LSI and liquid crystal panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

H: Check liquid crystal panel and circuit block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

I: Check accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Time accuracy adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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J: Check functioning and adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

K: Check alarm test system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

L: Check conductivity of switch components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

M: Check speaker block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

 N: Check bulb condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 19

0: Check functioning ........................................ . ...... 20

IV. .AFTER-SALE SERVICING INSTRUMENTS AND TOOLS . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

1. Types of after-sale servicing instruments and tools ........................... 21

2. How to use after-sale servicing instruments and tools ......................... 23

( 1) Quartz Tester .................................................. 23

(2) Micro Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

(3) Volt-ohm-meter ................................................. 27

3. Table of Quartz Tester Operations (for Digital Quartz Watch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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I. REMARKS FOR HANDLING OF PARTS

1. Circuit block

( 1) How to stock
Keep the circuit block in a tin foil pack to avoid from being damaged by static electricity.

(2) How to handle

While handling the circuit block alone, be sure to use the
static electricity protector S-830, and fingercots.

(3) Why the circuit block must be protected from static o Grounding wire
electricity.
As the C-MOS- LS I is assembled in the circuit block, the
more the watch is provided with various functions, (the Ground

watch functions become more complicated) the more

elements of the IC are required, and the circuit block
becomes sensitive to static electricity. Static electricity protector S-830

2. Liquid crystal panel

(1) Where to stock

Keep the liquid crystal panel in a dark place with low
humidity and low temperature to maintain the required
quality.
The liquid crystal panel for replacement is packed in tin
foil to avoid direct sunlight and humidity.

(2) How to handle the liquid crystal panel

The liquid crystal ·is sealed in between two thin galss
plates (sheets) which are exactly parallel. Don't push
hard on the glass surface or the glasses will not be parallel
and, there will be iridescent circles.

(3) Liquid crystal panel life

The life of the liquid crystal panel of the SE IKO Digital
Quartz Watch is more than 7 years.

Correct

I ncorrect

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3. Battery
When handling the battery, be careful not to cause a short-circuit.

( 1) Position

Place the battery with its minus side up.

Correct
I ncorrect

(2) Handling

With fingercots. Without fingercots. With bamboo or With metallic tweezers.

plastic tweezers.

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Correct I ncorrect Correct I ncorrect

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 II. CLEANING

When cleaning the parts of the digital quartz watch, follow the procedures below:
Note: Please note that all the calibres are not provided with all the parts listed below. Find the specific parts of the
calibre and clean them by following the procedures below.

1. How to clean (Cleaning method)

Parts name Cleaning Drying Solution Remarks

Connector Rinse or wash Warm air Alcohol •Clean the connecting portions of
with a soft the connector to the liquid crys­
brush. tal panel and circuit block.

• Don't use benzine and trichloro­

ethylene as it expands the con­
nector.

• Dry the connector thouroughly

Crystal unit cushion

• before reassembling.

Circuit bridge plate Rinse or wash Warm air Alcohol

(only with No. or with a soft
mark printed on
brush.
the surface)

• Plastic parts Rinse or wash

with a soft
Warm air Alcohol •Clean the connecting portions of
the plastic parts to the liquid
Liquid crystal panel frame
brush crystal panel and LSI block.

• Don't wash the liquid crystal

Benzine
panel frame with bulb.

Main plate
Insulator for battery
Insulator for circuit

Clean with
Metalic parts Hot or Alcohol
cleaning
(screw, switch spring etc.) warm air
machine.
Benzine or
( Rinse or wash
Tricren
with a soft
brush.)

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2. Parts which must not be cleaned

Circuit block Liquid crystal panel Reflecting mirror Bulb

Filter Speaker block Battery

• Be sure to clean only stains on the conductive portions (circuit block, etc.) with a cloth moistened with benzine or
alcohol and dry them with warm air.
• Wipe off dust and fluffy matter with a brush.
• Be careful not to make scratches on the alminium evaporated film of the reflecting mirror.

3. Cleaning conditions

Be sure to clean the parts in a room that is well ventilated. Do not leave the container of the cleaning solution un­
capped for hours in a poor ventilated room.
The vapor of the cleaning solutions is slightly toxic. Prolonged breathing of the vapor may induce drowsiness, pro­
voke nausea or make you feel dizzy.

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 Ill. CHECKING AND ADJUSTMENT

1. Defective phenomena

Item Defective phenomena Cause

1) Battery life in­ - ,,,\\\1////­

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All digits in the display begin flashing. The battery life nears its end.
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dicator Solar-powered battery:
• Defective secondary bat­
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tery
• Defective recharging
The battery conductivity is
defective.
The circuit block is defective.
The liquid crystal panel is de­
fective.
The battery electrolyte leak­
age on the resistance of the
battery life indicator.

2) The display is Display failure

defective. Some segments are not displayed.
The connecting portions of
the circuit block or the liquid
crystal panel are defective.
All segments are displayed.
The liquid crystal panel is de­
fective.

The circuit block is defective.

- Inversion of the display.
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No digital display

The battery life nears its end.

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All segments are lighted but dim.
The liquid crystal panel is de­
fective.

The circuit block is defective.

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Mo Tu WE TH"" SA Poor response ature is extremely low.

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Poor appearance
The liquid crystal panel is de­
Iridescent circles fective.
Newton ring
The reflecting mirror is de­
fective.

3) Time inaccura­ The watch gains or loses. The trimmer condenser is not

I cy adjusted correctly.

The circuit block is defective.

The battery conductivity is

defective.

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 I tem Defective phenomena Cause

4) Defective
functionning
Defective alarm The alarm does not stop ring­
ing . . . . Replace the circuit
Incorrect reassembling of the
speaker block.
,
block with a new
The speaker block is defective
one.
The alarm does not operate The buIb is defective
The alarm is not clear
The button is defective
Defective light The light cannot be shut off Defective conductivity of the
switch portion
The light is dim
The circuit block is defective
The I ight is not I it

Defective switch components

Defective switch operation.

Failure of time setting
Failure of stopwatch operation
Failure of alarm time setting
Failure of the key operation for
the calculator function •
5) Defective water The inside of the glass is blurred. The case back is defective.
resistance
The crown or button is de­
fective.

Reassembling of the glass is

defective.
No digital display (Entire display is dim or flashing.) The battery hatch is defective .

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2. Guide table for checking and adjustment
Defective Replace the liquid crystal
panel or the circuit block
with a new one.
Normal

Defective CHECK CURRENT i---..;

Replace the battery
CONSUMPTION
Repair Normal
Replace the liquid crystal
All the digits in the CHECK
----.-- - _ _ _ _ ----r�
CHECK LIQUID panel or the circuit block
display are flashing. r---.---- BATlERV
with a new one.
No blur CRYSTAL PANEL
VOL lAGE
AND CIRCUIT BLOCK
Normal
CHECK WATER Defective water resistance is found. Repair the defective
RESISTANCE l---if-----'---� water resistant portion.
The cause might be poor Defective Defective
water registance.
CHECK RECHARGING CHECK BATTERY CHECK SOLAR ��������____,
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r---�-
No digital display •• L N DIT l O N
C O�
� VOLTAGE BATTERY
When the solar �� ����
_ _
_

All segments are lighted but dim. battery is provided.

Poor response Normal ormal
Defective

CHECK CURRENT f----­ Replace the liquid crystal panel or the

CONSUMPTION circuit block with a new one.
Normal
Some segments are not lighted. Check for any defective Repair Normal
All segments are lighted. t-------1 segments when alI segments 1----�---• C HECK CONT ACT BE­ CHECK LIQUID
Inversion of the display are lighted. TWEEN C-MOS-LS I AN D CRYSTAL PANEL AND
LIQU I D CRYSTAL PANEL Replace the liquid crystal panel 1----1 CIRCUIT BLOCK Replace the battery with
Newton ring r--- ------i� or the reflecting mirror. a new one.
Deflection
Blur and other defective r--- Adjusted

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symptoms
----�I -- cannot be adjusted. -----..i Replace the circuit
CHECK Defective Time accurac y

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ACCURACY Normal adiustment
�- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ block with a new one. i------i
Defective Defective Repair
Time inaccuracy Normal
hough the Quartz Tester indicates the Wear the watch on the wrist Replace the circuit
normal value, the watch loses or gains to check if it will keep ac- block with a new one.
curate time.

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excessively.
Defective alarm Defective
CHECK .-------. Check appearance
• The alarm does not operate. Replace the speaker
CHECK ALARM CONDUCTIVITY
• The alarm is not clear. TEST SYSTEM OF SWITCH block with a new one.
COMPONENTS END OF PROCEDURES
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----'- ---.-----� Norma� Normal

Defective illuminating light

• The illuminating light is not r------,
not operate.

No digital display.
+ Defective

shut off
Replace the battery Repair
with a new one. i--------i� Replace the circuit

Defective illuminating light block with a new one.

Defective

-------,
• The illuminating light is not
Normal Normal
lighted CHECK
• ----+-� HECK ILLUMINATING
The illuminating light is dim r-C CONDUCT IVITV f----- CHECK BULB Replace the bulb
LIGHT 0 F SWITCH CONDITION with a new one.
COMPONENTS
Defective switch operation Defective
i------ Repair
• Failure of time setting
• Failure of display changeover CHECK
• Failure of stopwatch operation CONDUCTIVITY to----�

• Failure of alarm time setting OF SWITCH

COMPONENTS

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3. Procedures for checking and adjustment

Procedure Result and repair

Use the following procedures to check battery voltage. More than 1.5V: Normal

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• If a solar battery is not
CD Set up the Volt-ohm-meter. involved, proceed to
Range to be used: DC 3V • If a solar battery is in­
volved, replace the liquid
@ Measuring crystal panel or the circuit
Probe Red (+): Battery surface (+) block with a new one.
Probe Black (-): Battery surface (-)

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Less than 1.5V: Defective
CXl • If the solar battery is not
� involved, replace the bat­
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UJ tery with a new one.
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If there is battery electrolyte leakage, repair the watch using

volved, proceed to II·
the following procedures.

Procedure

1. Remove the module from the case.

2. Disassemble the module.

3. Wipe off battery electrolyte on the circuit block.

CD Wipe off battery electrolyte with a cloth moistened

with distilled water ( If distilled water is not available,
use tap water.).

Note:
• Do not expose the trimmer condenser to wate � or alcohol,
and if it is exposed, there may be a change in the condenser
capacity and eventually in the time accuracy.
• Do not use a cloth which gives off lint, such as gauze, flan­
nel, etc.

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 Procedure

o When the circuit block is cleaned, be sure to especially

clean the connecting portions.

Connecting portions
If the circuit block is badly contaminated
with battery electrolyte, replace the circuit
block with a new one.

Cl) Example:
a: When the connecting portion of circuit
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(.)
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5. Reassemble the module
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6. Check to see if the function and current consumption are normal.

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 Procedure Result and repair

The checking procedures are explained in Cal. A 156A. Check to Defective charging

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see if the secondary battery is charged correctly. With the watch Repaired
in the completed state (module with case), charge the secondary Proceed to

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battery by exposing the solar battery to light under the follow­ Not repaired ·

ing conditions. Proceed to

3 minutes later
Light Time (Approx.)
Defective charging
• Direct sunlight Same defective charging has

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2 'V 3 minutes
2 not occurred.
0 • Incandescent lamp : 15 minutes Proceed to
.... 1OOW/30cm ( 12 inches)
0 directly under the light
2 Same defective charging

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(.)
(!) ( 1) Place the watch under light. Proceed to
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(!) (2) Remove the watch from under the light and wait for three
a:
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Note:
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(.) • When charging under direct sunlight, be sure to charge the
w watch where there is sufficient air circulation so that it does
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(.) not heat up excessively.
• When charging under high temperature light sources such as
an incandescent lamp, be careful not to place the watch too
close to the light source.
• As for the charging time, refer to the " S E IKO Quartz
Watch Technical Guide" by calibres as it is different de­
pending on the calibre.

Check to see if the battery current flow to the circuit block is Uncontaminated: Normal
normal. Check for any contamination on the connecting por­
tions of the battery, battery connection ( +) and battery con­ Replace the circuit block or
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nection (-). the liquid crystal panel with a
new one.
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(.)
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(.)
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a: Repair
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found: Repair.
� Battery connection (-)
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Note:
When checking the battery conductivity, be careful not to bend
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the battery connection (+) and the battery connection (-).

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 Procedure Result and repair

• Check to see if the current consumption is normal. Refer to

the "SE IKO Quartz Watch Technical Guide" by calibres in
order to know the standard value or where the probes of the
meter should touch.

( 1) Measure the current consumption of the module. * If the pointer of the volt­
ohm-meter swings over the
Range to be used: DC 12 µA or 0.03mA *
maximum value when DC
Probe Red (£>: Battery connection (-) 12µA or 0.03mA is used,
Probe Black 8: Battery surface 8 change the range to a great­
Use the current supplier (S-833) and connect as shown in er one where the pointer
the illustration below. does not run over the max
imum value while applying
the probes to the respective
portions. Then after two
or three seconds, return
the range to DC 12µA or
0.03 mA again for measur­
ing.

Less than the standard value:

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(.)
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(.) Set up the Micro Test. R e m a r ks :
� ro Power switch: O N If the pointer of the Micro

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:I: switch: + value while the current con­
(.)
@ Current consumption/ sumption is measured, depress
Voltage indication but­ the Current consumption/
ton: µA Voltage indication button @
(4) Voltage selection button: so that it is released to indi­
1.55V cate the voltage (..a..V) while
Probe Black 8: the black probe and the red
Battery connection (-) clip are applied. Then, after
Probe Red (±): two or three seconds, depress
Button (except the light the Current consumption/
button) Voltage indication button
again so that it holds in the
pushed-in position (µA --- )
Black probe to indicate the current con­
sumption for measuring.

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Battery connection (+) Battery connection· (-)

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 Procedure Result and repair

(2) Measure the current consumption of the circuit block.

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( Remove the liquid crystal panel.)
Follow the procedures in
Use the current supplier (S-833) and connect as shown in
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(..)
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(..)
Defective
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(..)

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(..)
Plus conductive portion
of circuit block

1. ChecK to see if the current flow to the secondary battery

from the solar battery is normal.

CD Set up the Volt-ohm-meter.

The volume of electricity to be generated varies depending
upon the light source. Set the range by referring to the
table below. (The table is used of Cal. A 156A.)

Light Range

• White fluorescent lamp: DC 30µA

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10 - 30W/20 - 40cm
(8 - 16 inches) direct under the light I
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Cl) Probe Black 8: Battery connection (-)
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Battery
connection (+)

Black Probe (-)

Red probe (+) •

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 Procedure Result and repair

b. With the probes applied to the battery connec­

tions, expose the display panel side to the light,
and check to see if the pointer of the Volt-ohm­
meter swings.

The pointer swings : Normal

Replace the secondary bat­
tery.

The pointer does not swing:

E1 2 .
Defective
Proceed to

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Note:
• Set the module in the casebezel correctly.
• Be careful not to shadow the display panel side from the
>­ light by your hand, etc.
ex: • Be sure to wipe off any contamination on the solar battery
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I­ portion of the glass.
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2. Check to see if the solar battery functions correctly.
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terminals of the solar battery and follow the procedures in
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(..) Proceed to
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(..) Lead terminals
of the solar battery
The pointer does not swing:
Defective
Replace the solar battery.

Uncontaminated or not bent:

Normal
Red probe (B Replace the circuit block.
Black probe 8

Contaminated or bent:
Defective
Note:
Wipe off any foreign matter
• Be sure that there is no contamination on the lead terminal
or correct the bend.
of the solar battery.
• Be careful not to short-circuit the case and the minus lead
terminal

3. Check conductivity of all the portions of

the lead terminal of the solar battery, the
liquid crystal panel frame and the circuit
block

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 Procedure Result and repair

Check to see if water or moisture has entered the watch by

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w using a hot plate. No moisture: Normal
CJ ( 1) Put the watch on a heated hot plate. The hot plate should Proceed to
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be heated to 40°C/105° F (± 5°C/ ± 10°F) and keep the
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.... temperature steady. Moisture: Defective
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a: CAS I N G GU I DE " and re­
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After removing the liquid crystal panel, check for poor con­
ductivity of the liquid crystal panel, connector and C- MOS- LSI
output terminal whose segments are found to be defective in
"C HECK PATTE R N SEGMENT C HECK I N G SYSTEM".,
( Refer to "Relationship between the segment and C-MO S- LSI
...J output terminal" of SEIKO Quartz Watch Technical Guide by
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2 calibres. Use a microscope for checking.)
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Q) Check for dust, lint and other contamination on the liquid
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<( crystal panel electrode.
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Be sure to check the connecting portion
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CJ Wipe off any foreign matter.
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<( Liquid crystal panel electrode

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No scratches, cracks or breaks:
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panel and the connector.
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2 Uncontaminated: Normal
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Output terminal of the
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circuit block.

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 Procedure Result and repair

Check to see if the liquid crystal panel and the circuit block
function correctly.
( Refer to " Relationship between the segment and the C-MOS­
LS I output terminal" of "SE IKO Quartz Watch Technical
Guide" by calibres.)

1. Check liquid crystal panel.

CD Set up the volt-ohm-meter.

Range to be used: O H MS R x 1 rv R x 1 K

Note:
• Any range will do if more than 3V is applied to the terminal
of the Volt-ohm-meter.
• When a volt-ohm-meter other than a SE I KO Volt-ohm­
meter S-831 is used, all segments may not be lit. If any seg­
� ment does not light, change the range to the one ( R x 1 OK)
(.)
0 which is higher in resistance than R x 1 K.
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..... @ Remove the liquid crystal panel from the module and turn
Proceed to 1112.
:::> it upside down.
(.) Does not light up: Defective
a: @ Measuring (Check to see if the corresponding segment is
lit.) Replace the liquid crystal
(.)
panel.
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(.)

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There are plural common electrodes in the multiplex driving
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system. Check all the combinations of the common
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(.) More than 0.8V: Normal
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Return to .
J: Range to be used: DC 3V
(.)
Clip(+) Less than 0.8 V: Defective
@ Measuring
Replace the circuit block.
Supply current to circuit
block by using the current
supplier S-833.
Clip (+): Plus conductive
portion of circuit block.
Clip (-): Minus conductive
portion of circuit block.
Red probe (+): Plus conduc­
tive portion of circuit
block.

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Black probe (-): Each con­ Plus conductive Minus conductive
portion of circuit portion of circuit
ductive portion of C­ block block
MOS- LS I output terminal
C-MOS-LSI
output terminal

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 Procedure Result and repair

Check gain and loss of time.

• Direct driving system

CD Set up the Quartz Tester
Neither gain nor loss

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There are several types of Quartz Tester, refer to the
Normal
instruction booklet of your quartz tester.
Proceed to
® Check the time accuracy with the designated digital
display. (It is required to display as many digits as
Either gain or loss
possible, which do not change quickly.)
Defective
Proceed to Time accuracy
• Multiplex driving system
adjusting
CD Display the designated digital display.
® Release the level adjuster of the Quartz Tester from
AUTO position and turn it slowly.
@ Stop turning the level adjustor at the position where
the input indicator lights up stably or where the daily
> rate does not change· excessively.

•
(.) ( Be careful not to turn it excessively)
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4. Measuring
Note:
When the ultrasonic microphone is used, the measurement can
be performed by the same procedures used to the direct
driving system.

• Multiplex driving system

CD Display the required digital display and the speaker
coil will make magnetism. Use the electro-magnetic/
Electric-field detection microphone (it is used for
•
analogue quartz watches.) to measure the daily rate.
® Measuring

(.!)
Time accuracy adjusting is per­
Note:
z formed by turnning the trimmer
If the time accuracy can not
t­ condenser.
be adjusted by turning the
C/) Adjustment should therefore be
:::> trimmer condenser, replace
""") made after ascertaining with the
a the circuit block with a new
<( Quartz Tester whether the watch
one.
> tends to gain or lose.
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Avoid excessive depressing and turning of the trimmer con­
t-
denser.

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 Procedure Result and repair

Refer to the instruction booklet and check to see if the time The digits will advance:

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and calendar digits are adjusted correctly. Normal
CD Check to see if the second digits will advance correctly for Proceed to
one minute.
@ In the time setting function, adjust the minute and hour The digits will not advance:
digits more than one cycle and check if the digits will ad­ Defective
vance correctly. Replace the circuit block.

• Check to see if the alarm will ring by following the alarm test
procedures explained in each instruction booklet of respec­
tive calibre.

The display extinguishes.

::?! Replace the battery.
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Cl) The alarm does not operate.
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Check for dust, lint and other contamination on button Uncontaminated : Normal

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portion. Alarm is defective:

• Check to see if the button operates correctly. Proceed to
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Check to see if the switch springs operate correctly.

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The checking items and procedures are different depending Light is defective :
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t:: � on each caliber. Refer to the Technical Guide of respective Proceed to
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(.) z
:::> 0 Repair.
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Zo Defective water resistance is

8 (.)J: found: Repair

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 Procedure Result and repair

Use the anti-magnetic tweezers when handling the speaker

block.
For the structure of the speaker block, refer to the "S E IKO
QUA RTZ WAT C H Technical Guide" by calibre.

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No dust or scratches: Normal
1. Check for any dust and scratches on the sound diaphragm
Proceed to
of the speaker block.

Dust: Defective
�---Sound diaphragm
(Check for any dust and scratches
Wipe off any foreign matter
on the sound diaphragm.) softly with a cloth mois­
tened with cleaning solu­
tion.
Note:
Make sure that the speaker Scratched: Defective
hole is not clogged with dust. Replace the speaker block.

2. Check for any broken coil wire and short-circuit of the

coil of the speaker block.
Set up the volt-ohm-meter.
Range to be used: O HMS R x 1
'2J Measuring
Resistance 30.Q 150.Q:

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Apply the probes of the volt­
Normal
� ohm-meter to the lead terminal
(.) Proceed to
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of the speaker block.
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a: Be careful not to break the coil 150.Q: Defective
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� wire when the probes are applied Replace the speaker block.
c::x: to the coil terminal.
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3. Check to see if the output signal of the circuit block is
� transmitted to operate the speaker block.
(.)
w CD Set up the Volt-ohm-meter.
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(.) Range to be used: DC 3V
CV Supply voltage power to the module as shown in the illus­
tration.
• Attach the current supplier
(S-833) to the module.

Black probe 8
@ Make the alarm ready to ring by adjusting the switch spring.
(Set the alarm time for the time that the time digits indi-
cate.)
@) Measuring
Apply the probes of the Volt-ohm-meter to the output
terminals for speaker of the circuit block as shown in the
Pointer swings: Normal
illustration on the right.
Replace the speaker block.
Black probe 8 Red'probe (±)

Pointer does not swing:

Defective
Replace the circuit block.

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 Procedure Result and repair

Check to see if the bulb functions correctly. No loosened screw, no break

1. Check to see if the bulb lead terminals touch the lead ter­ in soldered portion or un­
minal of the circuit block. contaminated: Normal
• When the bulb terminals touch the lead terminal of the
circuit block, check to see if is
conductive.

Proceed to 112.
Loosened screw, break in
soldered portion or contami­
nated: Defective
Bulb holder cover screw

• When the bulb terminals are soldered with the lead terminal Tighten the screw, solder the
of the circuit block. bulb lead terminals or wipe
off any foreign matter.

Check to see if the bulb terminals

are soldered firmely.

• When the bulb terminals touch the lead terminal of the

circuit block.
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0
Check to see if the connecting portion is conductive.
.....
Bulb pin

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(.)
al
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Connecting portion
al
� 2. Check to see if there is a broken filament in the bulb. Bulb lights up : Normal
(.)
w (1) Set up the Volt-ohm-meter. Replace the circuit block.
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• (.) Range to be used: O HM S R x 1
(2) Measuring
Apply the two probes of the Volt-ohm-meter to the Bulb does not light up:
bulb lead terminal as shown in the illustration. Defective
Replace the bulb.

The bulb lead terminals are welded The bulb terminals touch the cir­
to the lead terminals of the cir­ cuit block directly.
cuit block.

I Note: Either red or black probe will do. I

•

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 Procedure Result and repair

Check to see if the watch functions correctly.

1. Check the stopwatch function Functions correct! y: Nor ma I
In the stopwatch function, check to see if the "STA RT", Check for dust, lint and ap­
"STO P", " L A P", "LAP RE LEASE" and " RESET" are pearance.
performing correctly.
Does not function correctly:
2. Check alarm time setting Defective
Advance the hour and minute digits for one · cycle and
z
•
Replace the circuit block.
0 check to see if the hour and minute digits advance cor­
..... rectly.
(.)
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:::> the button operation.
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 IV. AFTER-SALE SERVICING INSTRUMENTS AND TOOLS

1. Types of after-sale servicing instruments and tools

The following after-sale servicing instruments and tools are necessary for checking and adjustment of SE IKO
Quartz Watches.

(1) Measuring instruments

• Quartz Tester (QT- 100, QT- 10, QT-77, QT-99)
Used to measure time accuracy (daily rate) and flow
of current from the circuit block to the liquid
crystal.

• Micro Test (MT-30, MT- 10, MT- 1011 )

Used to check current consumption and supply a
constant flow of voltage power.

•
• Volt-ohm-meter (S-83 1)
Used to check battery voltage, conductivity current
consumption and measuring resistance.
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• Microscope
Used for disassembling, reassembling, checking and
adjustment of the module.
Note: Use microscope of 10 ,....., 25 magnification.

(2) Tools

• Movement (module) holder

Used for disassembling and reassembling of the
module. Use the appropriate movement (module)
holder for each calibre.

• Bamboo or plastic tweezers

Used to handle the battery.

• SE IKO Static electricity protector S-830

Used to handle the module. It grounds the static

electricity.

• SE IKO Current Supplier S-833

Used to supply constant voltage power to che�k
the electronic battery circuit block. When the bat­
tery is removed from the watch, clamp the battery
with the current supplier and connect to the module.

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2. How to use after-sale servicing instruments and tools

(1) Quartz Tester

Ex. OT-99 with Electro-magnetic / Electric-field Detection Microphone DM-1

Power indicator

Input jack

Earphone- - Mark for placing watch

Electro-magnetic/Electric-field
Detection Microphone

Procedure
CD Turn on the power switch.
® Put the plug of the Electro-magnetic/Electric-field
detection microphone into the input jack.
@ Set the Electro-magnetic/Electric-field detection
changeover to L C. ON.
@ Depress " LC D" button of the watch selection
switch.

@ Set the earphone plug into the earphone jack.

® Place the watch in the center (marked position) of
the microphone platform, so that the liquid crystal
panel side (glass side) touches the platform.
• Place the watch so that the month, day or date
digits side touches the marked position.
• The daily rate can not be measured if the glass is
contaminated with perspiration or grease, or if the
watch is in a vinyl bag.

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(J) Put on the earphone and shift the watch or change
its position on the microphone platform until the
loudest watch signal is heard. The input indicator
will stay lit. Almost every watch can be measured
with the level adjuster at AUTO. If the input indi­
cator blinks erratically or does not blink at all, turn
the knob so that the indicator stays lit.
@ Read the daily rate displayed. If the daily rate is
over the maximum value, it will not be displayed.

� I nput indicator

Other microphone used for Digital Ouartz watches

• Electric-field detection microphone
Used to measure the daily rate by picking up the liquid crystal driving signal through the liquid crystal panel.

• Ultrasonic microphone (US-32)

Measure the daily rate by picking up the frequency (32,768 Hz.) directly from the quartz crystal oscillator.

Power switch

Read the following instructions (remarks) to measure the daily rate by using the ultrasonic microphone (US-32).
CD Be sure to check the battery voltage used with the ultrasonic microphone.
(If the battery voltage is low, the correct value can not be measured.)
Range to be used: DC 12V or 30V

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Turn the power switch to " ON" side which connects the battery, and measure the battery voltage as shown in the
illustration below.

Results:

More than 7V: Normal

Less than 7V: Defective
Replace the battery with a new Probe black (-)
one.

® When it is difficult to measure the daily rate in a noisy place, cover the microphone with a carton as shown in the
illustration below.
( If the microphone picks up noise, the correct daily rate can not be measured.)
Cover the microphone with a carton.
Place a piece of sponge rubber to absorb vibration.

Cover the microphone with a carton.

Place a sponge rubber to

absorb vibration.

@ When the daily rate is measured by placing the module on the microphone, be sure to set the module so that its
crystal case touches the pin of censor.
Remarks:
It is impossible to measure the daily rate of digital quartz watches by the electro-magnetic detection microphone ex­
cept the Cal. C359 A and A358A, etc. which are provided with the daily rate measuring function and the magnetism of
the speaker coil.

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(2) Micro Test

Ex. MT 101I
Used to measure current consumption and supply
constant voltage.

Preparation
1. lnsert-the=plug of the power cord into an A C
1 OOV outlet.
2. Connect the output cable to the output terminal.

Note: The shadow in the diagram indicates that the

button is depressed.

® Current/Voltage consumption
@
Operation ·
CD Power switch
indication button
@ Voltage selection button @ Polarity changeover button Voltage adjuster ® Application of probe and clip

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Measurement of
current consumption NO
•
µA side
�� 1.35V 1.55V VAR
I e
+ side
Do not turn. Clip

Button is pushed in. Depress " 1.55V" button. Button is not depressed.

� �
Supply of constant
voltage power
1.35V - 1.55V
ON
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Depress either "1.35V" or " 1.55V" button.
e Do not turn.

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��
V side +side

Button is not depressed. I Button is not depressed.

Voltage Adj.

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s
Supply of constant voltage power

0-3V
ON

c
V side
� 1.35V
I
1.55V VA R
+ side
Select the appropriate output
Clip : Crown, button or main plate
Probe: Battery connection (-)

voltage by turning the voltage

Button is not depressed. Depress "VA R" button. Button is not depressed. adjuster.

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(3) Volt-ohm-meter

Ex. S-83 1 Measurement Mark

Unit for
Used to check battery voltage, resistance, con­
ductivity, current consumption and others such
DC
as circuit output voltage, etc. KV ( 1,000V)
( Direct Current)
Voltage V (v) v (lV)
Preparation AC mV ( 1 / 1,000V)
Insert the red connector of the probe into the (Alternating Current)
"+ " terminal and the black connector into the
"-." terminal. A ( 1 A)
Current I (i) mA ( 1/ 1,000A)
µA ( 1 /1 ,000,000A)

MU ( 1,000,000n)
Resistance R (r) Kn (1,ooorn
n (ln)

Remarks Measuring procedure Q) Rotary switch 2. Zero-ohm adjusting @ Application of probes @) Measured value @ Reading

�
Read the value indicated by the

�
pointer on the DC V scale. Since
Measurement and checking the rotary switch has been set at 3

C "" " �· ''>;,

.

.- I
s
DCV � I,) . .r
v
on DC V zone in the illustration on
- the left, the reading is 1.55V.

Read the value indicated by the

pointer on the O H MS scale. Since
For the portions to the rotary switch is set at R x 100
Measurement of battery voltage
which the probes should and the reading is 30 in the illus­
be applied, refer to tration on the left, the resistance is
When the rotary switch
is set on the O HMS 111111 �fo <'o
"SEIKO Quartz Watch calculated as 30 x 100 = 3,ooon or
�o Technical Guide" by 3 Kn.
zone, a voltage is ap­

/'
calibres.
plied to the probe. Do
not touch the probe to
the portions other than
Read the value indicated by the

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WLJ....J. Jo<.
those specified.
Measurement of resistance pointer on the O H MS scale. Since
Touch the black probe to th-a
the pointer indicates on, the ter­

/
red probe, and turn the zone­
minal conducts.
ohm adjusting knob so that
the pointer indicates on.

Measurement of current
Read the value indicated by the
consumption.
pointer on the µA scale. Since the
Checking of conductivity For remarks for operat­ - do -
rotary switch is set at DC 12µA in
ing, refer to "SEIKO
the illustration on the left, the read­
Quartz Watch Technical
Guide" by calibres. ing is 3µA.

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 • • • •

3. Table of Quartz Tester Operations (for digital quartz watches)

T� OT- 100 OT- 10 OT-77 OT 99

-

Watch selection button Le (!1)

Wave selection button A Le([\)

Frequency changeover
100 ,...., 999 ( ,...., )
button

Frequency selection
128
switch

Measuring range
ADP
changeover switch

4 sec/6 sec/8 sec/10 sec/12 sec

Measuring time 4 sec/10 sec 4 sec. /6 sec./ 10 sec.
/30 sec/60 sec/120 sec
selection switch Any time will do. Any time will do.
Any time will do.

Turn it so that the AUTO

Lever adjuster
input indicator is (If the watch signal is feeble with the level adjuster at the "AUTO" position,
stably lit. turn it to increase the signal level.)

Electric-field Adaptor
detection
microphone
0 is not
required.
0 0 0
Cl>
c
0

0
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D 6 6
c..
e microphone
u

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Electro-

0 0 0 0
magnetic/Electri
c-field detection
microphone

S5 6. mark: If the microphone jack is for the OT- 100, be sure to replace it.
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