Vortex Media Clock TimeLord Net Master Clock User Manual

TimeLord-Net

Master Clock

Operations Manual

Revision 2.0

Vortex Communications Ltd

75 The Grove, Ealing

LONDON W5 5LL, UK

Tel: +44-(0)20-8579 2743

Fax: +44-(0)20-8840 0018

E-Mail: info@vtx.co.uk

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Co n t e n t s

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Features

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2-3

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Quick Start 5-8

Frequently Asked Questions

TimeLord Programming

Programming menus

Setting the time and date

Leap second insertion

Status display

System set-up

In st a lla t io n

Lo ca t io n Se t u p

City / Location Table

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Syn ch ro n isa t io n Se t u p

GPS Synchronisation

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5-3

MSF and DCF Synchronisation

Tim e Zo n e Se t u p

Se ria l Se t u p

Serial Messages Table

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8-1

Re la y Se t u p

Relay Modes Table

Ne t w o rk Se t u p

Operation & Quick Setup

TCP/IP Concepts

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9-3

Supported Protocols

1 0

1 1

1 2

IRIG Se t u p

IRIG Format Table

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11-1

12-1

EBU Se t u p

EBU Format Table

Im p u lse Se t u p

Operation and Quick setup

Ca b le sp e cifica t io n s

Ca se d im e n sio n s

Su p p o rt e d d e vice s

NTP Syn ch ro n isa t io n Op t io n

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Additional optional output - IRIG timecode interface (IRIG-OUT)

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IRIG interface

TimeLord series Master Clocks provides an ideal time

synchronisation solution for complete systems of equipment,

including computer networks, CCTV security, voice recording,

industrial process control and CCC applications. Available as

standard with MSF, DCF and GPS input synchronisation options,

optionally the TimeLord can be supplied to synchronise from an

NTP time source or from IRIG-B time code. This flexibility

allows the TimeLord to be used as a universal solution for

providing time synchronisation to many different devices.

1KHz amplitude modulated 3v p-p, 600Ω transformer

coupled output.

RS485 level output. (RS485 interface can either be used

for serial or IRIG data)

Output formats: IRIG-B (B123), Afnor NFS 87-500,

NENA 911, IEEE 1344, MIC20

Additional optional output - EBU Timecode Interface (EBU-OUT)

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EBU interface

Fe a t u re s

EBU longitudinal timecode (LTC) output, 2000 bps with

25 complete messages every second.

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Operational

High visibility 6 digit display.

Balanced 600 ohm and low impedance (TimeLord-Net)

Balanced 600 ohm only (TimeLord-Lite).

Display and timecode output messages can be

referenced to UTC or ‘Local’ time.

‘Set Once’ local time zone setup, automatically

calculating future time zone changes for local time

zone.

256 Year Calendar, 4 digit year setting. (Range 2000-

2255)

Easy to install, ‘setup and forget’ operation.

Additional optitional dual intelligent impulse outputs (-02)

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Im pulse outputs - for analogue clocks (with hands)

Dual 24V alternate polarity impulse outputs rated at

200mA per channel.

Each output programmable for one second, half minute

or one minute alternate polarity impulses.

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Tim ing accuracy

Fully protected output drive circuitry detects power

failure and short circuit line conditions which are

automatically corrected for on fault removal.

Integrated TCXO module standard on TimeLord versions.

Unsynchronised: 0.1sec/day @ 0-45ºC (20-25 ºC on

TimeLord-Lite)

Locked to MSF or DCF: within 30mS of UTC

Locked to GPS: within 50uS of UTC (100uS on TimeLord-Lite)

En viro n m e n t

Power supply: Rackmount TimeLords - 110-240V AC 50/60Hz

Desktop version- 12v DC via supplied external 110v

or 230v AC PSU (specifiy required PSU at time of order)

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Network Tim ing Accuracy (Tim eLord-Net)

Clients typically synchronised within 1-10 milliseconds

of TimeLord-Net timebase depending on network delay and

jitter. (NTP)

Power consum ption: < 0.4A @ 230V AC

Battery Backup:

TimeLord-Net> 1 Year.

TimeLord-Lite and -MTG > 50 hours

(The battery backup maintains the internal time count during

periods of mains failure - figures for fully-charged battery)

RS232 and RS485/422 interface

One, two (.S2 versions only) or four (.S4 versions

only) RS232 and RS485 serial outputs.

71 preset data formats for specific CCTV and

embedded equipment. Output interval programmable

for every second, every minute, 5 minutes, every hour,

every day or on request.

User selection of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200

baud, 7 or 8 data bits and odd, even or no parity on

nonspecific message formats

Enclosure:

Rackmount TimeLords - 1u high 19” rack mount

483mm wide x 185mm deep x 44mm high (19” x 7.3” x 1.75”)

Weight: 2.8Kg

-T Dekstop - Table top case

173mm wide x 178mm deep x 49mm high (6.8” x 7” x 2”)

Weight: 0.5Kg

Operating tem perature: 0-50ºC

Relative Hum idity: 0% to 90% (non-condensing.)

Altitude: 0 to 3,000m

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Relay

30v dc. @ 500mA rated change-over contacts

0.1 second programmable contact change-over to

occur; every 5 seconds; every minute; every hour; once

per day at a user programmable time; on power

failure; whilst locked to an external time reference and

during an error state.

MTBF: > 50,000 hours

Pa cka g e Co n t e n t s

The product package should contain the following items:

w482 digital tim e/date code interface

TimeLord Master Clock.

Supports up to 50x V-400A series digital clocks and

time zone displays.

‘Set Once’ time zone setup, automatically calculating

future seasonal time changes for 15 time zones.

IEC Mains lead (Rackmount TimeLords) or AC power adapter

(-T Desktop). (Either UK, EU, US or AU style depending on

order code)

The TimeLord-Net Master Clock is supplied fitted with a 10Base-T

Ethernet interface to allow it to act as a time server on a TCP/IP

network. The TimeLord-Net interface supports the following

protocols:

9-pin RS-232 serial cable.

This manual.

TimeLord software CD-ROM (available on request).

RJ45 patch lead (TimeLord-Net versions only)

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NTP and SNTP

For systems supplied with GPS receiver V-488C.00:

Network Time Protocol (NTP) v2, v3 and v4 clients are

supported. (RFC1305 & RFC1119)

GPS antenna / receiver module.

25 metres of 4 core cable

Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) v3 and v4 clients

are supported. (RFC2030 & RFC1769)

or systems suppled with MSF or DCF radio receiver.

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TIME Protocol

V-484.02 / V-484.06 MSF or V-484.03 / V-484.07 DCF

TIME protocol (RFC868) is supported in UDP mode.

radio receiver with 5 metres of cable.

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Will t h e V-488C / V-488B GPS re ce ive r syst e m w o rk

in d o o rs?

The V-484.06 MSF and V-484.07 DCF radio time code receivers are

suitable for indoor use only.

Both the V-488C and the V-488B GPS receiver systems are

designed for external mounting. We would recommend

positioning the post-mounting V-488C GPS system on the roof

of the building with a clear view of at least 75% of the sky.

Please refer to page 5-3 for further information.

Ca n I e xt e n d t h e ca b le t o m y V-484 se rie s ra d io t im e

co d e re ce ive r?

The post mounting antenna supplied with the V-488B GPS

system should be mounted in a similar position. The decoder

box supplied with the V-488B GPS system should be mounted

within 5 metres of this (either indoors or outdoors).

The cable connection to a V-484 series radio time code receiver

may be extended up to a maximum of 10m using a similar

specification cable. This connection may be extended up to a

maximum of 200 metres using a screened twisted pair cable

as specified in appendix A.

Please refer to chapter 5 for further information.

Ho w ca n I t e ll if t h e Tim e Lo rd m a st e r clo ck h a s

syn ch ro n ise d t o m y ch o se n syn ch ro n isa t io n t im e

so u rce ?

Ca n I e xt e n d t h e ca b le su p p lie d w it h t h e V-488C GPS

re ce ive r syst e m ?

The system is supplied with 25 metres of four-core screened

cable for connection between the V-488C GPS system and the

TimeLord master clock. This cable length may be increased

up to a maximum of 50 metres using a similar type of cable or

up to a maximum of 200 metres using a heavier gauge cable.

When the TimeLord master clock is synchronised, the ‘Lock’

LED will illuminate.

Wh y d o e s t h e m a st e r clo ck n o t sh o w t h e co rre ct t im e ,

e ve n t h o u g h t h e ‘lo ck’ LED is illu m in a t e d ?

Please refer to chapter 5 and appendix A for further

information.

Check that the location is set correctly. Please refer to chapter

4 for further details.

Ca n I e xt e n d t h e ca b le s su p p lie d w it h t h e V-488B GPS

re ce ive r syst e m ?

Ho w d o I syn ch ro n ise / t im e -st a m p a CCTV d e vice fro m

t h e Tim e Lo rd m a st e r clo ck?

The V-488B GPS receiver system is supplied with a 5 metre fixed

length of cable for connection between the post-mount

antenna and the decoder box. This cable length cannot be

adjusted.

Appendix C lists the supported devices and any relevant

application note. The application notes detail how to connect

the TimeLord master clock to your chosen device and may be

found on the CD-ROM supplied.

The system is also supplied with 25 metres of four-core

screened cable for connection between the decoder box and

the TimeLord master clock. This cable length may be

increased up to a maximum of 50 metres using a similar type

of cable or up to a maximum of 200 metres using a heavier

gauge cable.

Ho w d o I co n n e ct a n a lo g u e im p u lse clo cks t o t h e

Tim e Lo rd m a st e r clo ck e q u ip p e d w it h t h e -02 O/P o p t io n ?

Please refer to chapter 12 for details on impulse output setup.

Please refer to chapter 5 and appendix A for further

information.

Wh y w ill t h e Tim e Lo rd m a st e r clo ck n o t syn ch ro n ise

t o t h e MSF o r DCF ra d io t im e co d e sig n a l?

Under normal circumstances the MSF signal provides reliable

operation at distances of up to 1000km from Rugby in the

United Kingdom. The DCF signal is normally usable up to

1500km from Frankfurt in Germany.

In good conditions the TimeLord master clock, when used

with a V-484 series radio time code receiver should synchronise

to MSF or DCF within 3 minutes. During this period, the ‘code’

LED should flash once per second.

However, MSF and DCF suffer greatly from electromagnetic

interference which can cause the TimeLord master clock not

to synchronise. In this instance, the ‘code’ LED on the front

panel of the TimeLord may flash erratically. To minimise

interference problems, we would recommend mounting the

V-484 series radio time code receiver away from any computer or

electronic equipment, fluorescent lighting, lift equipment,

metal girders, reinforced concrete walls or any other sources of

electrical noise.

MSF is off-air for a maintenance period of two weeks during

the summer, and the first Tuesday of every January, April, July

and October. Please refer to page 5-3 for further information.

Will t h e V-484 se rie s ra d io t im e co d e re ce ive r w o rk

in d o o rs?

The V-484.02 MSF and 484.03 DCF radio time code receivers are

suitable for either indoor or protected outdoor mounting. For

reliable operation, we would recommend mounting these units

externally if possible though they normally work indoors also.

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S2 Serial Output Setting mode (.S2 & .S4 versions

S3 Serial Output Setting mode (.S4 versions only)

The TimeLord Master Clock has a user friendly interface

based on the use of four buttons.

only)

The buttons are located to the right hand side of the display

and are labelled

and

S4 Serial Output Setting mode (.S4 versions only)

Relay Setting Mode

The

and

buttons are used to step between and save

mode settings whereas the

alter the values of settings.

and

buttons are used to

IRIG Setting Mode (visible on all versions - usable on

-IRIG-OUT versions only)

On pressing the

pressing the

button the function mode is entered. By

buttons the user can scroll through all

and

EBU Setting Mode (EBU-OUT versions only)

Impulse Channel 1 Setting mode (-02 versions only)

Impulse Channel 2 Setting mode (-02 versions only)

System Setting Mode

the available modes for set up of the TimeLord .

The modes will be displayed in the following order:

Time Setting Mode

Location Setting Mode

To select any of the modes whilst they are displayed in the

function mode press the

button. This allows the user to

Synchronisation Setting Mode

enter a specific mode and make any necessary changes to the

related settings.

Network Setting Mode (visible on all TimeLords -

usable on TimeLord-Net versions only)

To progress through the options use the

the values for these options use the

button and to alter

buttons. On

Zone Setting Mode

and

completion of any changes the

and

buttons can be

S1 Serial Output Setting Mode

used to save the settings and to either step forward or

backward through any other options before returning to the

normal time display.

Pro g ra m m in g m e n u s

Normal time display

Function ‘Time Setting Mode’.

‘^ ’ to select, ‘+ ’ or ‘-’ to change.

Time Setting Mode selected, with

seconds flashing. See page 2-6.

Location Setting Mode selected,

with zone flashing. See page 4-1.

Function ‘Location Setting Mode’.

‘^ ’ to select, ‘+ ’ or ‘-’ to change.

Function ‘Synchronisation Mode’.

‘^ ’ to select, ‘+ ’ or ‘-’ to change.

Synchronisation Mode selected.

See page 5-1.

‘Network Setting

Mode’ will appear

on all expandable

versions, but only

be usable on net

versions.

Function ‘Network Setting Mode’.

‘^ ’ to select, ‘+ ’ or ‘-’ to change.

Network Setting Mode selected, with

IP address flashing. See page 9-1.

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Pro g ra m m in g m e n u s co n t .

Zone Setting Mode selected, with

location 2 flashing. See page 6-1.

Function ‘Zone Setting Mode’. ‘^ ’

to select, ‘+ ’ or ‘-’ to change.

‘Serial 2 Setting

Mode’ will only

appear on .S2

Serial 1 Setting Mode selected,

with code flashing. See page 7-1.

Function ‘Serial 1 Setting Mode’.

‘^ ’ to select, ‘+ ’ or ‘-’ to change.

& .S4 versions.

‘Serial 3 Setting

Mode’ & ‘Serial 4

Setting Mode’ will

only appear on

.S4 versions.

Function ‘Serial 4 Setting Mode’.

‘^ ’ to select, ‘+ ’ or ‘-’ to change.

Serial 4 Setting Mode selected,

with code flashing. See page 7-1.

Relay Setting Mode selected, with

setting flashing. See page 8-1.

Function ‘Relay Setting Mode’. ‘^ ’

to select, ‘+ ’ or ‘-’ to change.

‘IRIG Setting

Mode’ will appear

on all versions, but

only be usable on

-IRIG-OUT

Function ‘IRIG Setting Mode’. ‘^ ’ to

select, ‘+ ’ or ‘-’ to change.

IRIG Setting Mode selected, with

type flashing. See page 10-1.

versions.

‘EBU Setting

Mode’ will only

appear on

EBU Setting Mode selected, with

type flashing. See page 11-1.

Function ‘EBU Setting Mode’. ‘^ ’ to

select, ‘+ ’ or ‘-’ to change.

EBU-OUT

versions.

‘Impulse Channel

1 Setting Mode’ &

‘Impulse Channel

2 Setting Mode’

will only appear

on -02 impulse

versions.

Impulse channel 1 Setting Mode selected,

with status flashing. See page 12-1.

Function ‘Impulse channel 1 Setting

Mode’. ‘^ ’ to select, ‘+ ’ or ‘-’ to change.

Function ‘Impulse channel 2 Setting

Mode’. ‘^ ’ to select, ‘+ ’ or ‘-’ to change.

Impulse channel 2 Setting Mode selected,

with status flashing. See page 12-1.

Function ‘System Setup’. ‘^ ’ to

chang the system seeting.

Brightness Mode selected, with

brightness flashing. See page 2-8.

Normal time display

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Se t t in g t h e Tim e

A detailed diagram with full instructions on manually setting

the time and date is shown below.

Normal time display

Function ‘Time Setting Mode’.

Press ‘^ ’ to select.

Time setting mode selected, with

seconds flashing.

‘+ ’ increments the seconds count, ‘-’ holds

the seconds count at the current value.

‘+ ’ and ‘-’ change the minutes

value.

Time setting mode selected, with

minutes flashing.

Time setting mode selected, with

hours flashing.

‘+ ’ and ‘-’ change the hours value.

Time setting mode selected, with

year flashing.

‘+ ’ and ‘-’ change the years value.

Time setting mode selected, with

month flashing.

‘+ ’ and ‘-’ changes the month

value.

Time setting mode selected, with

day flashing.

‘+ ’ and ‘-’ changes the day value.

Time setting mode selected, with

leap second flashing.

‘+ ’ and ‘-’ changes the leap

second value. Please refer to

page 2-7 for further information.

Normal time display

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Le a p Se co n d In se rt io n

The TimeLord can be programmed to allow for leap second

insertion (one second is sometimes added at the end of March,

June, September or December), to compensate for the

deceleration of the Earth’s rotational time with respect to the

the Atomic clock (UTC).

This function is enabled by programming the ‘LS’ setting to yes

(as shown on page 2-6).

Da t e , Sych ro n isa t io n , Im p u lse Tim e a n d

t e m p e ra t u re St a t u s Disp la ys

When in normal time display mode the plus and minus buttons

can be used to cycle through the date, synchronisation, impulse

time (-02 versions) and temperature (expandable versions) status

displays. When any of these displays is selected the TimeLord

will return to normal time display mode after 2 minutes.

The Synchronisation status display provides useful information

regarding the current quality of the MSF or DCF signals that

are being received by a V-484 series radio receiver.

Normal time display

The two Impulse time displays indicate the Impulse time of

both Impulse channels. Please refer to chapter 12 for further

information.

The Temperature status display shows the internal

temperature of the TimeLord Master Clock (not TimeLord-Lite).

Date display.

Syn ch ro n isa t io n St a t u s Disp la y

The synchronisation status display provides the following

information relating to MSF or DCF signal reception.

Synchronisation status display.

Indicates the number of seconds of the

current time message that have been

received. ‘Aq’ indicates that the TimeLord

is trying to acquire the first second

of a new time message.

Impulse channel 1 time display.

Impulse channel 2 time display.

Temperature status display.

Normal time display

Impulse time

screens will only

appear on -02

impulse versions.

Indicates the number of valid time

messages received. Incremented for

every good message decremented for

every corrupt message. (Range 0-F)

The number of minutes before the TimeLord

declares that it has lost lock to

the input signal. (Range 0-F)

The synchronisation lockout counter, the

number of minutes of valid, but

different time messages required

before the TimeLord will synchronise

to the new time. (Range 0 - 9)

Temperature

status screen will

only appear on

expandable versions.

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Syst e m Se t -u p

The system set-up menu contains general set-up options for

the TimeLord Master Clock. The table below details the

available options.

Normal time display

Syst e m se t -u p m e n u

Co d e

Fu n ct io n

Op t io n s

If your TimeLord

is fitted

Bri

Display Brightness

1 - 4. (1 = Dimmest)

with NTP,

EBU, S2, S4

or .IMP

Function ‘Time Setting Mode’.

Press ‘+ ’ eight times to move to

system setting mode.

out

w482 output type

w482, DCF, MSF, -DCF, -MSF,

L48, S48, HBG, -HBG

options, you

may need to

press the ‘+ ’

switch more

than 8 times.

TimeLord

version

software

network software

version

(disabled in this software

version)

Function ‘System Setting Mode’.

Press ‘^ ’ to select.

EnG

factory use only

w 482 Tim e co d e o u t p u t

As shown in the table above, the w482 timecode output port

may be set to output either w482 timecode or unmodulated

MSF, DCF or HBG timecodes. The MSF, DCF & HBG outputs may

be set to pulse high or low as required (MSF, DCF & HBG pulse

high, -MSF, -DCF & -HBG pulse low). The L48 option

implements longer w482 code pulse lengths for use with older

400 series digital clocks. The S48 option implements shorter

than standard w482 code pulse lengths.

Brightness setting mode, with

brightness flashing. Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’

to alter brightness and ‘^ ’ to store.

w482 timecode output setting mode,

with w482 flashing. Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to

alter output type and ‘^ ’ to store.

TimeLord software version. Press

‘^ ’ to continue.

Network software version

(disabled in this software

revision). Press ‘^ ’ to continue.

Factory use only. Press ‘^ ’ to

continue.

Normal time display

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TimeLord-Lite/T Desktop version

TimeLord-Lite - no expansion capability

TimeLord-Net and TimeLord-Net-Client

Ba t t e ry b a cku p .

Wa rn in g - d a n g e ro u s vo lt a g e s - t h e Tim e Lo rd

m a st e r clo ck m u st b e d isco n n e ct e d fro m t h e m a in s

su p p ly p rio r t o re m o vin g t h e t o p co ve r.

Expandable TimeLords are fitted with a Lithium battery which will

maintain the internal time count for a period normally in excess of

1 year if the mains supply is interrupted.

Po w e r Su p p ly Co n n e ct io n

The TimeLord-Lite is fitted with an automatically recharging battery

which will, when fully charged, maintain the internal time

count for a period in excess of 50 hours if the mains supply is

interrupted.

The TimeLord family of master clocks are fitted with universal

power supplies suitable for 110v - 240v ac operation. The

desktop version may be supplied for 230v AC, 110vAC or 12v DC

operation. Please specify appropriate end user location at

time of order to enable correct power adapter or connector

type to be supplied.

Fu se s a n d Ou t p u t p ro t e ct io n .

The TimeLord circuit board makes use of advanced automatically

resettable fuse technology so that it is protected under fault

conditions.

PSU order codes:

.AU - Australian style, 240v 50Hz ac.

.EU - European style, 230v 50Hz ac.

.UK - UK style, 230v 50Hz ac.

.US - US style, 110v 60Hz ac.

The universal power supply within the TimeLord uses a

20mm fuse rated at 2 Amps 250V. Please note that this fuse is

not a user serviceable part.

Ext e rn a l Co n n e ct io n s

The TimeLord rackmount master clock is supplied with an IEC

style mains lead.

The external connections located on the rear of the TimeLord

provide the following inputs and outputs:

The TimeLord-Lite/T is supplied with an external 12v DC PSU.

If an alternative PSU is to be used, it should have a rating of

greater than 0.4A at 12v DC.

Connection

Section

The master clock must be connected to the appropriate supply

after first verifying the correct voltage by reference to the

supply voltage label fixed to the rear of the clock (rackmount

versions) or on the external power supply (desktop).

GPS / Synchronisation Connection

Relay Connection

IRIG* and EBU* Connection

10 & 11

A connection to the earth line m ust be m ade to ensure safe

operation and ensure com pliance with EMC regulations.

RS232 and RS422/485 S1, S2*, S3* & S4*

Connections

To ensure conform ance with EN60950:

w482 Connection

(A)

For installations where the Tim eLord m aster clock

is to be perm anently connected into the m ains

power circuit, a readily accessible disconnect device

should be incorporated in the fixed wiring.

10BaseT Ethernet* Connection

Impulse Connection*

(B)

For installations where the Tim eLord m aster clock

is to be plugged into the m ains power circuit, a

socketed outlet should be installed near the

equipm ent and should be easily accessible.

* denotes optional items which may or may not be fitted in your

unit.

Please see the relevant sections of this manual for further

information.

All installation work should be perform ed in accordance

with the Sixteenth Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations.

Op e ra t io n

Please see section 2 for a quick start guide to getting your

TimeLord system up and running.

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The TimeLord Master Clock provides advanced time zone

functionality. Regardless of time synchronisation source, the

TimeLord can be used to provide time and date information

referenced to UTC, user ‘local’ time or other custom time zone.

Incorporating ‘Set Once’ technology, the TimeLord will

automatically calculate future seasonal time changes for all 64

of the preset time location code settings.

Normal time display

Se t t in g t h e lo ca t io n

For installations where the output of the TimeLord is to be

referenced to UTC / GMT, the location code should be set to 00.

For installations where the output of the TimeLord is to be

referenced to the ‘local’ time zone, select the appropriate

location code from the table opposite. (eg. For a unit installed

in Birmingham, England, where ‘local’ time output is required,

location code 01 should be used.)

Function ‘Time Setting Mode’. Press ‘+ ’

to move to ‘Location Setting Mode’.

Use r Pro g ra m m a b le Tim e Zo n e

For time-offsets and daylight saving time change dates not

covered by the location codes on page 4-2, a user

programmable time zone is provided. Information regarding

the time offset from UTC and any daylight saving change rules

may be input via a 12 digit code.

Function ‘Location Setting Mode’. Press

‘^ ’ to select.

Please contact our technical department for further information

regarding this function.

‘Location Setting Mode’ selected, with

current location flashing. Use ‘+ ’ and

‘-’ to select the required location from

the table on page 4-2.

Press ‘^ ’ to store the new location

setting and return to normal time

display.

Normal time display.

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4-2

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Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

GPS Syn ch ro n isa t io n

5 - Syn ch ro n isa t io n Se t u p

The V-488C and V-488B GPS receiver systems are designed to be

automatically synchronised to time signals transmitted from

the Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation network. The

GPS constellation consists of 28 operational satellites,

operating in 12 hour orbits at an altitude of 20,200km.

no nc

Relay

GPS co n n e ct io n

GPS Receiver

w482

10 way terminal block

-ve Power for V-488B/C GPS

+ ve Power for V-488B/C GPS

Signal A from V-488B/C GPS

Signal B from V-488B/C GPS

EMC grounding point

Both the V-488C and the V-488B GPS receiver have been designed

for simple installation and operation by the end-user, requiring

only a 4 wire interconnection to the TimeLord Master Clock.

When synchronised to a V-488C or 488B GPS receiver system the

TimeLord-Net Master Clock output signals are maintained within

50uS of UTC (100uS of UTC on TimeLord-Lite versions).

Note:

A Screened cable should be used to

connect the V-488C / V-488B GPS receiver

to the TimeLord . The screen should

be connected to the EMC grounding

point on the TimeLord and on the

V-488B GPS receiver.

The reception gain pattern of both GPS systems is designed

for full, upper hemispherical coverage with the gain

diminishing at low elevations. This cross-section is consistent

through 360 degrees and so the 3 dimensional gain pattern is

a symmetrical spheroid surface.

Advantages of GPS time synchronisation:

no nc

Relay

MSF a n d DCF co n n e ct io n

GPS Receiver

w482

•

Very accurate synchronisation

Can be used anywhere in the world

Not subject to EM interference

10 way terminal block

Green or uncovered wire from

V-484 radio receiver.

Wire link

Link to ‘A’ connector.

Link to ‘+ ’ connector.

Disadvantages of GPS time synchronisation:

Green or

uncovered

Red or

clear

•

Antenna needs to be mounted externally with a clear

view of 75% of the sky.

Red or clear wire from V-484

radio receiver.

EMC grounding point

Th e V-488C GPS Syn ch ro n isa t io n Syst e m

Note:

The V-488C GPS synchronisation system is housed in a single

IP66 rated case containing an advanced combined Sony active

antenna and 12 channel parallel GPS receiver module and a

microprocessor based communications interface. The system

is supplied complete with a post mounting clamp to enable

the unit to be fixed to a suitable horizontal or vertical post of

up to 2cm diameter. The antenna should be mounted on the

roof of a building or under a suitable skylight.

A Screened cable should be used to

connect the V-484 radio receiver to the

TimeLord in areas of high electrical

noise. The screen should be

connected to the EMC grounding

point on TimeLord only.

Syn ch ro n isa t io n Se t u p

Th e V-488B GPS Syn ch ro n isa t io n Syst e m

Co d e

Syn ch ro n isa t io n

so u rce

No t e s

The V-488B GPS receiver system comprises a post mounting

active antenna and a separate receiver/decoder unit. The

antenna module transmits the received GPS signals and

receives power (5Vdc @ 25mA) from the GPS receiver/decoder

module via a single 5 metre long RG58 coaxial cable. A post

mounting clamp is supplied to enable the antenna to be fixed to

a suitable horizontal or vertical post of up to 2cm diameter. The

antenna may be mounted on the roof of a building or under a

suitable skylight.

None

Standalone operation using No external reference,

internal TCXO

accuracy better than 0.1

sec/day. 0-45ºC (20-25ºC

on TimeLord-Lite .

GPS

V- 488C/488B GPS Receiver Very accurate time source.

System - Synchronisation

from GPS satellites.

Can be used anywhere in

the world.

The GPS receiver/decoder unit contains a Motorola 8 Channel

parallel receiver and a microprocessor based communications

interface. The receiver/decoder module is housed in a robust

aluminium case fitted with mounting points for wall mounting

and protected to IP65. The module should be mounted in a

protected location within 5 metres of the antenna.

DCF

V-484 DCF Recever -

Synchronisation from the

DCF time signal.

MSF

1 PPS

V-484 MSF Receiver -

Synchronisation from the

MSF time signal.

V-488C a n d V-488B Syst e m In st a lla t io n

1 Pulse Per Second -

Timebase generated from 1

PPS at RS232 / RS485 serial

levels.

**Special Order Option

Please refer to appendix D

To ensure ease of operation and to remove the possibility of

operator error, both the V-488C and V-488B GPS systems are

designed to self initialise.

En su re t h a t t h e Tim e Lo rd is d isco n n e ct e d fro m t h e

m a in s p o w e r su p p ly w h e n m a kin g co n n e ct io n s t o t h e

V-488C / V-488B GPS re ce ive r syst e m s.

Ser

Serial ASCII Data String -

Synchronisation from an

RS232 / RS485 serial ASCII

time & date telegram.

Install the V-488C unit or V-488B antenna module

horizontally using the post mounting kit provided.

Ensure that the unit has a clear view of at least 75% of

the sky. If the sky view is reduced the interval between

‘switch-on’ and system time synchronisation will be

considerably increased.

NTP

Network Time Protocol -

Synchronisation from an

NTP Time Source

4800

IRIG

**Special Order Option

Connect the antenna module to the GPS receiver using

the special 5m cable provided (V-488B systems only).

Synchronisation from an

IRIG-B Timecode source.

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Both the V-488C and the V-488B GPS Receiver systems are

supplied with 25 metres of 4 core cable. Cable distance can

be extended up to a maximum distance of 200 metres using

the cable specifications detailed in appendix A.

V-488C GPS Receiver

Should be mounted with a

view of at least 75% of the

sky.

V-488B Antenna

20mm dia. post

(not supplied)

Should be mounted with a

view of at least 75% of the

sky.

5 metre cable

(cannot be extended)

V-488B Receiver decoder unit.

Housed in IP65 case, suitable for mounting

in a sheltered external location.

20mm dia. post

(not supplied)

A connection between the V-488C / V-488B and the

V-488C GPS Integral Receiver/Interface

TimeLord should be made using the 25 metre four core

cable supplied. If a longer cable distance is required

Appendix A should be consulted for suitable cable

specifications. The maximum distance between the

GPS system and the TimeLord master clock is 200m.

If a screened cable is used, the cable screen should be

connected to the EMC ground connection on the 10 way

terminal block, located on the rear of the TimeLord.

On 488B systems, the screen should be connected to

the screw fitting on the 488B receiver/decoder case.

The screen is supplied pre-connected on V-488C units

with captive cable connections.

25metre captive

cable for connection

to TimeLord

Master Clock.

V-488B GPS Separate Receiver/Interface

The 4 GPS input connections located on the 10 way

terminal block on the rear of the TimeLord, should be

wired as shown in the diagram on page 5.1.

Connect the power supply to the TimeLord Master

Clock.

A +

Antenna

Lead

Once the power has been applied the receiver will

automatically begin to search the sky for all available

satellites, during this process the green LED will flash.

After three satellites have been acquired the green LED

will stop flashing and become constantly illuminated,

indicating that a precise date and time has been

calculated from the satellite data transmissions. From a

‘cold’ start this process will typically take less than 10

minutes.

Internal antenna socket

two part power/data

plug-in terminal block

Co n n e ct io n s fro m Tim e Lo rd t o V-488C / V-488B

V- 488C/488B

GPS Co n n e ct io n Co n n e ct io n

Tim e Lo rd

Co n n e ct io n Co lo u r

(u sin g su p p lie d

25m ca b le )

Ensure that the TimeLord is configured to synchronise

from the GPS signal by following the procedure on

page 5-3.

Red

Blue

Once the green LED has illuminated the synchronising time

signals are transmitted from the GPS system to the TimeLord.

The TimeLord Master Clock should lock in and display

the correct time within 5 minutes.

Yellow

Green

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Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

MSF a n d DCF syn ch ro n isa t io n

MSF and DCF are the two most widely used radio time code

signals. The DCF signal is derived from the atomic clocks at the

Physics Institute of Brunswick and transmitted at a frequency

of 77.5KHz from Manflingen, near Frankfurt in Germany. The

MSF signal is referenced to the Caesium Beam Oscillators at

the National Physical Laboratory and transmitted on a

frequency of 60KHz from Rugby in the United Kingdom.

Normal time display

Under normal circumstances the DCF signal provides reliable

operation at distances of up to 1500km, MSF signals are

normally usable up to 1000km from the transmitter. Greater

operating ranges are possible at night.

Function ‘Time Setting Mode’. Press ‘+ ’

twice to move to synchronisation mode.

When synchronised to MSF or DCF using a V-484 radio receiver

the TimeLord Master Clock output signals are maintained

within 30mS of UTC.

Advantages of MSF and DCF time synchronisation:

•

Lower purchase cost than GPS

Can sometimes be installed internally.

Disadvantages of MSF and DCF time synchronisation:

Function ‘Synchronisation Mode’. Press

‘^ ’ to select.

•

Can be difficult to find good location for signal

reception.

•

Suffers greatly from EM interference - Avoid locating

near computers, electronic equipment, fluorescent

lighting, lift equipment, metal girders, reinforced

concrete walls and all other sources of electrical noise.

Synchronisation mode selected with

current mode flashing. Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’

to select required setting.

•

MSF is off-air for a maintenance period of two weeks

during the summer, and the first Tuesday of every

January, April, July and October. MSF status can be

checked by telephoning 020 8943 6493.

In st a lla t io n

The V-484 series time code receiver should be mounted:

•

At least 2.5 metres from the TimeLord Master Clock.

Press ‘^ ’ to save synchronisation mode

and return to normal time display.

At greatest practical distance from:

Other electronic equipment including computers,

fluorescent lights and signs, metal girders, reinforced

concrete walls and any other sources of electrical noise.

•

On the side of the building nearest Rugby (MSF) or

Frankfurt (DCF).

Preferably on the outside of the building (V-484.02 and

V-484.03 only) as high as possible. The case is

Normal time display.

weatherproof to IP65 (484.02 and 484.03 only) but it is

preferable to provide some protection from direct rain.

The front cover of the V-484.02 and V-484.03 receivers may be

removed to enable the indicator LED to be viewed. The indicator

LED on the V-484.06 and V-484.07 receiver is located on the front

face of the unit.

•

With the cable entry on the lower face of the case.

(V-484.02 and V-484.03 only)

The antenna is supplied with 5 metres of two core cable, if a

longer cable distance is required Appendix A should be consulted

for suitable cable specifications. The maximum distance

between the V-484 radio receiver and the TimeLord Master

Clock is 200m.

The alignment of the receiver is correct when the LED flashes

once per second. The Code LED located on the front of the

TimeLord will flash at the same time as the LED in the V-484.

Sig n a l re ce p t io n

If a screened cable is used, the cable screen should be connected

to the EMC grounding terminal on the 10 way terminal block,

located on the rear of the TimeLord.

In good conditions the TimeLord master clock will take three

minutes to synchronise with the transmitted time code from

either DCF or MSF. When the TimeLord is ‘locked’ to the

transmitted signal, the locked LED, located after the seconds

display, is illuminated continuously. During periods of signal

failure or signal corruption the clock will maintain timekeeping

using its internal crystal oscillator.

Alig n m e n t

The V-484.02 (MSF) and V-484.03 (DCF) radio receivers have dual

ferrite antennas, which normally permit location regardless of

orientation to the transmitter. The receiver is mounted by means

of four fixing holes in the rear surface which are accessed after

removing the front cover. The four mounting holes are located

outside of the central sealed compartment.

1 PPS / Se ria l ASCII Syn ch ro n isa t io n

Special order versions of the TimeLord Master Clock are available

to facilitate synchronisation with an RS232 / RS485 level serial

ASCII data string or timebase generation from an RS232 /

RS485 level 1 Pulse Per Second source. The Serial variant will

synchronise to Serial format 1 (as shown on page 7.1)

transmitted at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit at a

1 second repetition rate.

The V-484.06 (MSF) and V-484.07 (DCF) receivers have a single

antenna element and are supplied with an adjustable

mounting bracket so that the installer can ensure that the

orientation of the longest face of the receiver is at 90^oto the

direction of the transmitter.

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Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

6 - w 482 Tim e Zo n e Se t u p

Tim e Lo rd w 482 Co d e Ou t p u t

10 way terminal block

Normal time display

w482 Code +

w482 Code

EMC grounding point

Note:

Polarity of connection is not critical.

If a screened cable is used for system

interconnection, the screen should

only be connected to the EMC

Function ‘Time Setting Mode’. Press ‘+ ’

four times to move to w482 zone

setting mode.

grounding point on the TimeLord.

The w482^®signal was developed for controlling electronic

clocks, using a single cable pair data interconnection, in

electrically noisy environments. A principal advantage of

w482^®is the ability to provide time information in any one of

fifteen different synchronised time zones. All fifteen time

zones can be individually configured from the front panel of

the TimeLord, using ‘Set Once’ technology to allow automatic

seasonal time change correction.

Function ‘w482 Zone Setting Mode’.

Press ‘^ ’ to select.

The w482^®signal is transmitted at 4-24v amplitude and at a

50 bits per second data rate. The signal is virtually immune to

electro-magnetic interference.

One TimeLord unit can control up to fifty 400A series slave

displays located up to 1km from the master clock unit using a

simple, non-critical cable pair.

w482 Zone Setting Mode, zone 2

selected with current location flashing.

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to change.

Se t u p Pro ce d u re

Decide what time you want to display on your slave

clocks. If you just want to display Local Time, as

previously programmed during ‘location’ setting (section

4), proceed to stage 2.

Press ‘^ ’ to store the new zone 2

setting and move on to the w482 time

zone 3 setting.

If you have more than one time zone to display or want

to display a different time zone from that set in the

location setting, determine the zone location codes

(Page 4-2) and program w482 zones ‘2’ - ‘A’ accordingly.

En su re t h a t t h e Tim e Lo rd syst e m is d isco n n e ct e d

fro m t h e m a in s p o w e r su p p ly w h e n m a kin g

co n n e ct io n s t o t h e w 482 o u t p u t .

Zone 3 selected, press ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to

change current setting, ‘^ ’ to move to

next zone.

Connect the V-400A slave clocks to the TimeLord w482

output terminals. (See above and page 6-2).

Check that the V-400A (or V-470A) slave clock is programmed

for w482 time code synchronisation. If the V-400A (or

V-470A) slave clock is to be synchronised by a w482 time

zone which is not zone 1, program the V-400A (or V-470A)

clock accordingly.

w482 zone settings 4 - F

Refer to the V-400A (or V-470A) series operating and

installation manual for more details.

Apply power to the TimeLord.

Note: If you using the IRIG output (IRIG-OUT versions

only) or EBU output (EBU-OUT versions only) and are

using it in an application that requires the location setting to

be set to a time zone other than the local time zone, w482 zone

2 should be programmed for the local time zone and the slave

displays should be configured accordingly.

Zone F selected, press ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to

change current setting, ‘^ ’ to return to

normal time display.

Normal time display.

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Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

6 -2

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Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

Da t a Fo rm a t s

7 - RS232 & RS422/485 Se ria l Ou t p u t

The serial messages numbered from 01 to 09 are user

programmable. This allows the user to program information

concerning the baud rate, data bits, parity, stop bits and serial

repetition to ensure that the format chosen meets their

requirements.

Tim e Lo rd RS232 & RS485/422

In t e rfa ce

DB9-F Connector

RS232

Some of the other serial data messages have factory preset

transmission formats to ensure that system interconnection is

trouble free.

RS232/RS485 S1

1PPS

Transmitted Data (TXD)

Received Data (RXD)

Signal Ground (GND)

Me ssa g e Fo rm a t

Serial Format 1 (Code 1)

RS485/422

STX Su St Mu Mt Hu Ht Du Dt Mtu Mtt Yu Yt St ETX

Serial Format 2 (Code 4)

‘A’ - non-inverting

‘B’ - inverting

Note:

T Yt Yu : Mtt Mtu : Dt Du : 0 W : Ht Hu : Mt Mu : St Su CR LF

The 1PPS signal is at RS232 levels and

goes high for 100ms on the second

edge.

Byte

Description

ASCII value

STX

ETX

seconds

minutes

hours

day-of-week

day-of-month

month

30h-39h

31h-37h

30h-39h

02h

03h

0dh

0ah

30h

Op e ra t io n

The TimeLord Master Clock is fitted as standard with one

RS232 & RS485/RS422 serial data output. The signals are

accessed via the female DB9 connector labelled RS232/RS485

S1 mounted on the rear of the unit.

year

start transmission

end transmission

carriage return

line feed

ASCII zero

ASCII colon

status - see table

Ad d it io n a l se ria l o u t p u t s (.S2 & .S4 ve rsio n s o n ly)

The TimeLord is optionally available with two or four RS232/RS485

serial data outputs. Where installed, these signals are

accessed via the S2, S3 and S4 female DB9 connectors. If your

TimeLord is fitted with multiple serial ports, extra serial setting

modes (S2, S3 & S4) will appear in the main programming

menu to allow these ports to be individually configured using

the procedure detailed below. (Please note: The RS232 level 1

pulse per second output is not present on pin1 of serial ports

S3 & S4).

3ah

30h-3fh

Status byte - ASCII value 30h-3fh

Bit 0

Bit 1

Bit 2

Bit 3

undefined.

0 = Winter time, 1 = Summer Time

0 = not synchronised, 1 = synchronised

0 = no early warning bit, 1 = early warning bit

Se t t in g t h e Me ssa g e Fo rm a t

The TimeLord has 71 different preprogrammed serial output

messages. The desired message can be selected from the

lists on page 7-2 and programmed into the TimeLord using

the procedure on page 7-5. Please also refer to Appendix C for

details of products compatible with the TimeLord.

Ap p lica t io n No t e s

The TimeLord Information CD contains application notes

detailing the use of the TimeLord with many different types

of equipment. If you are unable to access the CD or require

further information on the setup and use of the serial output

please contact our technical support representatives.

Se t t in g t h e Ou t p u t Me ssa g e Tim e Offse t

The Serial Messages table on page 7.2 contains references to

application notes which contain additional information specific

to that serial message.

The TimeLord serial output message may be referenced to

the current location setting (see section 4) or UTC/GMT as

detailed in the procedure on page 7-5 .

Use r p ro g ra m m a b le se ria l se t t in g s

Disp la y

Se t t in g

Ra n g e

No t e s

bAud

Baud Rate

19 - 19200 baud, 96 - 9600 baud, 48 - 4800

baud, 24 - 2400 baud, 12 - 1200 baud.

Data transmission rate.

bitS

PAr

Data bits

Parity

7 - 7 data bits, 8 - 8 data bits.

Number of data bits in each ASCII character.

odd - Odd parity, EvE - Even parity, no - No parity.

Even and Odd Parity allow error checking of

incoming signal.

StoP

Rep

Stop bits

1 - 1 stop bit, 2 - 2 stop bits.

Number of stop bits per character.

Serial Repetition

1SE - 1 serial message every sec,

1nn - 1 serial message every min,

5nn - 1 serial message every 5 min,

1 Hr - 1 serial message every hour,

24 Hr - 1 serial message every 24 hrs at Midnight,

4An - 1 serial message every 24 hrs at 4 AM,

rSE - On demand, next second edge.

P15 - 1 serial message at 15 mins past every hour.

The 'on demand' repetition setting allows the user

to send one of the following ASCII characters to

the clock and have it respond with the currently

selected message. Valid 'on demand' characters:

's' (0x73), 'S' (0x53), 't' (0x74),

'T' (0x54) and '?' (0x3f)

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Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

Se ria l Me ssa g e s

Co d e

Me ssa g e Fo rm a t

Re p e t it io n

Tra n sm issio n

Fo rm a t

No t e s

Std-serial Format 1

Std-serial Format without status

Std-serial Format 2

Std-serial Format 2 with day of week

Racal ICR64

User Programmable

On Demand

User Programmable

Preset - 9600,8,e,2

Preset -1200,8,n,1

Preset - 9600,7,o,1

Preset - 9600,8,n,1

Schauer

NetClock/2

AN128 - NTP synchronisation

GPZDA NMEA Message

EES Format 5

Scientific Atlanta / CSI

Mitsubishi BRS5600 VCR

Panasonic

AN111

AN112

AN113

5 Min

Grundig / Plettac Vaz

Vision Factory Montage / Montage+

5 Min

AN115 & AN116

Montage+ has to be connected by

RS232 if remote keyboard is used.

Tecton Drax

5 Min

Preset - 9600,8,n,1

Preset - 9600,8,o,1

Preset - 4800,8,n,1

Preset - 9600,8,n,1

Preset - 1200,7,e,1

User Programmable

Preset - 9600,8,n,1

AN101

Vicon VPS

5 Min

AN100

EBCDIC Racal ICR64 format

Philips Projects Special Format

Cartner

1 Hr

5 Min

1 Sec

Dedicated Micros

User Programmable

5 Min

AN127

Tecton Kramplex / Molynx Visilynx 2

AN125

Visilynx 2 requires PCBV309 card

fitted with software SW191

Vision Factory Cameo

5 Min

Preset - 19200,8,n,1

AN117

Can also be used with Montage+

ASC Telecom DL2 and Marathon

Maxpro

1 Sec

Preset - 9600,8,n,1

User Programmable

Preset - 1200,8,e,2

Preset - 9600,7,e,1

Preset - 1200,8,n,1

User Programmable

AN129 / AN136

User Programmable

1 Sec

LUL Standard Format

Wharton wSync & sync32 software

Philips LTC3990/50 VCR

LUL Northern Line Fomat 1

LUL Northern Line Fomat 2

AudioSoft

1 Sec

5 Min

AN???

User Programmable

Audiosoft format without sync

alarm notifier

Philips LTC2600 MultiplexerUK

5 Min

Preset - 9600,8,n,1

UK Format Date (LTC2600)

Continued on page 7-3

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Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

Se ria l Me ssa g e s (co n t .)

Co d e

Me ssa g e Fo rm a t

Re p e t it io n

Tra n sm issio n

Fo rm a t

No t e s (Please refer to specified

application note on CD-ROM)

Philips LTC2600 Multiplexer US

5 Min

Preset - 9600,8,n,1

US Format Date (LTC2600)

Burle TC8286 & TC8288 Multiplexers.

Allegiant LTC8300 Series, LTC8511C,

LTC8610/00, TC8719A, LTC 8810/00,

LTC8910/00 with CPU rev 7.2

Philips LTC2600 Multiplexer ISO

5 Min

1 Sec

5 Min

1 Sec

Preset - 9600,8,n,1

Preset - 9600,7,e,1

Preset - 9600,8,n,1

ISO Format Date (LTC2600)

AN135

Moser-Baer IF482

Sony HSR-1/1P/2/2P

GPZDA NMEA Message (Tardis)

Ensure that the latest version of

Tardis is used

Geutebrück MultiScope

User Programmable

Geutebrück TDT-10 / VicroSoft / AMC

GPRMC NMEA Message (Syac DigiEye)

Racal Wordsafe

GT message

Standard Setting is 9600,8,n,1

Racal Wordnet Series 2

Tecton Darlex

User Programmable

TG message

Standard Setting is 9600,8,n,1

15 Mins past every Hr Preset - 9600,8,n,1

AN137

Macq Electronique SA

Racal CD20

User Programmable

5 Min

User Programmable

Preset - 1200, 8, n, 1

Mitsubishi BRS, Multiple VCRs

Vision Factory Cameo D1

Norbain Vista Columbus

Philips Divar

Once per day @ 4 AM User Programmable

AN138

User Programmable

Preset - 9600, 8, n, 1

5 Min

AN140

Baxall DTL 960

AN141

BAXNET / Vista - No advance

BAXNET / Vista - 1 Sec advance

BAXNET / Vista - 2 Sec advance

TBA

Special Order Only - AN139

TBA

Vicon AurorAcorD / AurorA2000

Dedicated Micros UNIPLEX Series I / II

Panasonic WJSX850

Panasonic WJHD500

Tower Access Control

Philips DVR1

User Programmable

5 Min

User Programmable

Preset - 9600, 8, n, 1

User Programmable

Will not work with UNIPLEX

software version 22

Vortex Timelord

User Programmable

Audiosoft v2

Audiosoft format with sync alarm

notifier

Continued on page 7-4

Issu e 2.0

7 -3

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

Se ria l Me ssa g e s (co n t .)

Co d e

Me ssa g e Fo rm a t

Re p e t it io n

Tra n sm issio n

Fo rm a t

No t e s (Please refer to specified

application note on CD-ROM)

AIT Comfile

1 Sec

Preset - 9600,8,n,1

User Programmable

Team Simoco DX3000

NATS Link Protocol

NATS Link Protocol 2

Pelco CM6800

1 Min

User Programmable

NATS Link Protocol with Line Feed.

Remguard NetVu / DVIP

MUST NOT be set to 1 second

repetition. Output should be

referenced to UTC.

Norbain Vista VVRL27

Panasonic WJ-HD316

NetClock/2 - format 1

User Programmable

Issu e 2.0

7 -4

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

Se ria l Se t t in g Mo d e

Normal time display

Function ‘Time Setting Mode’.

‘^ ’ to select, ‘+ ’ or ‘-’ to change.

Function ‘Serial Mode’. Press ‘^ ’

to select.

Serial Mode with serial type

flashing. Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to select.

‘+ ’ and ‘-’ change the selected

serial output message.

‘+ ’ and ‘-’ change the baud rate. ‘PRESET’

indicates the setting cannot be changed.

Baud rate selected, with current

setting flashing.

Data bits selected, with current

setting flashing.

‘+ ’ and ‘-’ changes the data bits. ‘PRESET’

indicates the setting cannot be changed.

Parity selected, with current

setting flashing.

‘+ ’ and ‘-’ changes the parity. ‘PRESET’

indicates the setting cannot be changed.

Stop bits selected, with current

setting flashing.

‘+ ’ and ‘-’ changes the stop bits. ‘PRESET’

indicates the setting cannot be changed.

‘+ ’ and ‘-’ changes the repeat rate. ‘PRESET’

indicates the setting cannot be changed.

Serial repeat selected, with

current setting flashing.

Message time offset with messgage

referenced to current location setting.

‘+ ’ and ‘-’ changes the message to output

time referenced to UTC.

Normal time display

Issu e 2.0

7 -5

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

8 - Re la y Se t u p

Tim e Lo rd Re la y Co n n e ct io n s

10 way terminal block

N.O. Contact

N.C. Contact

Common

Normal time display.

Note:

The relay is configured so that

contacts no-C are normally open and

contacts nc-C are normally closed.

If your TimeLord

is fitted

with NTP,

EBU, S2, S4

or .IMP

options, you

may need to

press the ‘+ ’

switch more

than 6 times.

For example, if the relay is set to

close every hour for 100ms, contacts

no-C will close for 100ms on the hour,

while contacts nc-C will open for

100mS.

Function ‘Time Setting Mode’. Press ‘+ ’

six times to move to relay setting mode.

Op e ra t io n

The relay can be programmed to operate every 5 seconds,

every minute, every hour, once per day at a user programmable

time or to signal a fault condition.

Function ‘Relay Setting Mode’.

Press ‘^ ’ to select.

The relay contacts are rated for 500mA @ 30v DC operation.

The minimum contact load is 1mA @ 5v DC. The contact

closure duration is 100mS.

Se t t in g t h e Pro g ra m m a b le Re la y Tim e

Current mode flashing. Press ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to

change relay mode. Press ‘^ ’to exit, see

below if selected mode is ‘PRO’.

When the TimeLord is used to provide one contact closure

per day it is recommended that the time chosen is at 03:00.

This allows the synchronised equipment to be adjusted for the

seasonal time change on the day that it occurs. Most

conventional systems use a contact closure at 00:00 which will

not update the synchronised equipment for the seasonal time

change until the next day.

Selected relay mode is ‘Program’.

Press ‘^ ’ to set activation time.

Re la y Mo d e s Ta b le

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘- to program relay

operation minutes time. Press ‘^ ’

to set operation time hours.

Co d e

Mo d e

Power

Contacts no-C closed while power is present.

Contacts nc-C closed when power is removed.

Error

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘- to program relay

operation hours time. Press ‘^ ’

to exit.

Contacts no-C closed while unit is operating

correctly. Contacts nc-C closed when the unit is in

an error state or the time has not been set since

unit was first powered.

Loc

Lock

Contacts nc-C closed while the 4850 / 4860 is

synchronised to an external source. Contacts no-C

closed while unit is unsynchronised.

Normal time display

5 SE

1 M

5 Seconds

100ms contact closure (contacts no-C) every five

seconds.

1 Minute

100ms contact closure (contacts no-C) every

minute.

1 Hr

Pro

1 Hour

100ms contact closure (contacts no-C) every hour.

Programmable

100ms contact closure (contacts no-C) once per

day, at time programmable in hours and minutes.

8 -1

Issu e 2.0

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

Qu ick Se t u p

9 - Ne t w o rk Co n fig u ra t io n (Tim e Lo rd -Ne t

ve rsio n s o n ly)

Install the TimeLord-Net as detailed in section 3 of this manual.

At t e n t io n : If yo u a re u n su re o f t h e fo llo w in g n e t w o rk

se t t in g s p le a se co n t a ct yo u r n e t w o rk a d m in ist ra t o r.

In co rre ct se t t in g s ca n a d ve rse ly a ffe ct t h e

p e rfo rm a n ce o f yo u r n e t w o rk.

Link

10Base-T

Net Update

Data

MAC Address

xx xx xx xx xx xx

Program the IP address of the TimeLord-Net in dotted-

decimal notation. (e.g. 192.168.0.41) Use the plus and

minus buttons to increment and decrement each value.

The up arrow will move on to the next value, the down

arrow will return to the previous value.

Tim e Lo rd -Ne t Ne t w o rk In t e rfa ce

RJ45

DB9

Link

10Base-T Ethernet Connector

Network software update port

Program the Subnet Mask of the TimeLord-Net in dotted-

decimal notation. (e.g. 255.255.255.0) Use the plus

and minus buttons to increment and decrement each

value. The up arrow will move on to the next value, the

down arrow will return to the previous value.

Link LED indicating connection to network

Data Data LED indicating data on the network

Op e ra t io n

Program the default Gateway of TimeLord-Net in dotted-

decimal notation. (e.g. 192.168.0.1). Use the plus and

minus buttons to increment and decrement each value.

The up arrow will move on to the next value, the down

arrow will return to the previous value.

The TimeLord-Net operates as a Network Time Server on a TCP/IP

Computer network. The quick setup procedure should be

followed to get the TimeLord-Net up and running quickly. Page 9-3

details the various protocols that the TimeLord-Net supports while

pages 9-1 and 9-2 detail the basics behind IP addresses,

subnets and gateways.

Use the CAT5 patch cable (supplied) to connect the

TimeLord-Net to your TCP/IP Computer network. Ensure

that the network connection used is compatible with

10Base-T. Check the green link led illuminates,

confirming that correct connection has been made to

the network.

Pages 9-4 and 9-5 show the setting procedure in more detail.

The TimeLord-Net master clock has a 10Base-T Ethernet interface

and must be connected either to a dedicated 10Base-T port or

a switchable 10Base-T / 100Base-T port on your network.

TCP/IP Co n ce p t s

IP Ad d re ss

TCP/IP is todays most prevalent networking technology. It can

be used for small Local Area Networks (LAN) of two or three

users, right through to the other end of the spectrum where it

is used as the protocol connecting every machine on the

Internet.

Ne t w o rk Se t t in g s Ta b le

Each connected computer must have a unique address to

ensure that data transmitted from one location reaches the

correct destination.

Disp la y

Co d e

Se t t in g

Blocks of addresses are assigned to organizations by the

Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA). Users and small

organisations usually obtain their addresses from their Internet

Service Provider while larger organisations liaise directly with

the IANA.

IP Address

This is the Internet Protocol address that the

4860net uses on the computer network.

Subnet Mask

The subnet mask when combined with the IP

address identifes the subnet (part of the bigger

network) that the TimeLord-Nete is connected to.

The Internet Protocol (IP) uses 32 bit addresses, which when

displayed to humans are usually written in dotted-decimal

notation. Dotted-decimal notation is where the address is

written as four decimal numbers, one for each byte of the

address.

Gateway Address

The gateway address is used by the TimeLord Net when

it needs to send information to computers and

devices which are connected to other networks

and subnets.

For example the dotted-decimal IP address 195.112.5.193 can

be represented in the following formats:

Decimal representation:

Hexadecimal representation: 0xC37005C1

Binary representation: 11000011 01110000

00000101 11000001

3278898625

nLoc

Synchronisation Alarm Status

This setting configures whether or not the NTP

packets will indicate an alarm state if the TimeLord-Net

is unsynchronised.

The IP address of a computer is constructed of two parts. The

first part of the address identifies the network to which the

computer or host is connected, the second part specifies the

actual host itself. The TCP/IP software on each host can

automatically determine the class of an IP address by

examining the first byte of that address.

bcASt

NTP Broadcast

This setting configures whether or not the TimeLord-Net

will periodicaly broadcasts NTP time packets to the

local subnet. If enabled, NTP packets are

broadcast every 64 seconds.

**Special Order Option

Issu e 2.0

9 -1

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

For the class B subnet example used above the subnet mask

would be as follows:

7 bits

24 bits

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class D

Class E

Network

Host

8 bits

24 bits

14 bits

Network

16 bits

Host

Class B

1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111

0000 0000

The following table details a few typical subnet masks and the

network classes / subnets they describe.

21 bits

8 bits

Host

Network

Ne t w o rk &

Su b n e t b it

le n g t h

Su b n e t Ma sk

Typ ica l Usa g e

28 bits

Multicast group

255.0.0.0

Class A address with

no subnets

27 bits

Experimental

255.255.0.0

Class B address with

no subnets or Class A

with 254 subnets, etc

There are five different classes of address:

Class A - 1.x.x.x - 126.x.x.x

255.255.255.0

Class C address with

no subnets or Class B

with 254 subnets.

These addresses have a 8 bit network number and a 24 bit

host number addresses. Each class A network can have

16,777,214 hosts.

Priva t e IP a d d re sse s

Class B - 128.1.x.x - 191.254.x.x

With the massive growth of the Internet there was a real

danger that the IANA would run out of IP addresses. To avoid

this situation three blocks of IP addresses have been reserved

for use in private networks. It is recommended that on an

organisation’s TCP/IP networks use these private network

numbers for their networks and make use of a technology like

NAT (Network Address Translation) to allow their users access

to the Internet.

These addresses have a 16 bit network number and a 16 bit

host addresses. This means that each class B network can have

65,354 hosts.

Class C - 192.0.1.x - 223.255.254.x

These addresses have a 24 bit network number and an 8 bit

host addresses. This means that each class C network can

have 254 hosts.

10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255

Class D - 224.0.0.0 - 239.255.255.255

172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255

192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255

Class D network addresses are used for multicasting, which is

where information sent from one address can be sent to many

different hosts simultaneously.

ARP & MAC

Class E - 240.0.0.0 - 254.255.255.255

When one device (A) wants to send data to another device (B)

on the same Ethernet LAN it must convert the IP address of the

destination device to the Ethernet Media Access Control (MAC)

address of that device. Each Ethernet device has a globally

unique 48 bit MAC address which is assigned at time of

manufacture.

Class E network addresses are used for experimental

purposes.

For each unique network number, the base address of the

range (i.e. host number zero) is known as the network address

and is not assigned to a host. The top address of the range is

(i.e. host number set to all ones) the broadcast address which

is used as the address for sending to all hosts on the same

network number simultaneously.

If device A does not have B’s MAC address an Address

Resolution Protocol (ARP) request is broadcast onto the local

Network. The ARP request contains the IP address of device B,

so device B is the only device to respond. Device B sends its

MAC address to device A and it is stored in device A’s ARP

table.

Su b n e t Ad d re ssin g

Subnet addressing allows us to split one IP network address

into several smaller physical networks known as subnets. This

is especially useful with Class A and Class B addresses where

there are very large numbers of network hosts with the same

network address.

Device A can now send data directly to device B.

Ga t e w a y Ad d re ss

The gateway address is used when a device on a network

sends data to another device that is connected to a different

network segment. The gateway device is typically a router

connecting two different networks together.

A subnet is created by splitting the host address part of the IP

address into two, the first being subnet address and the

second host ID.

When one device sends data to another device the TCP/IP

software checks to see if the destination network address is

the same as its own network address. If the network address

is the same the data is transmitted normally, using ARP to

resolve the destination MAC address if required.

8 bits

Host

14 bits

8 bits

Class B

Network

Subnet

If the network address is different the data is forwarded to the

IP address specified in the ‘Gateway’ setting for routing

onwards to the specified network. This routing process may

occur several times as the data travels across different

networks enroute to its destination.

In the class B example shown above the address has been

subnetted into 254 subnets, each with a possible 254 hosts.

Su b n e t Ma sk

The subnet mask is a 32 bit number which specifies how many

bits of the IP address are for the network / subnet address and

how many are for the host address.

9 -2

Issu e 2.0

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

Su p p o rt e d Pro t o co ls

Tim e Pro t o co l (RFC868)

RFC868 defines the original TIME protocol, which provides site-

independent, machine-readable date and time in response to

a request from a client PC.

When a request is received the TimeLord-Net responds with a 32-bit

time value corresponding to the number of seconds since

midnight of January 1^st1900. This representation of time will

serve until the year 2036.

Time Protocol is supported in the UDP mode of operation.

(RFC868)

NTP (RFC1305 & RFC1119)

The Network Time Protocol (NTP) is the most widely used

computer time synchronisation protocol in use today. It

provides a mechanism to both organise a synchronisation

subnet and distribute precise time synchronisation information

to the local clocks of all participating computers. In most parts

of the Internet today it is possible to use NTP to provide

accuracy’s of tens of milliseconds, depending on the

characteristics of the synchronisation source, stratum of

operation, the local network paths and the client software

used.

The NTP standard has been designed so that it can provide

reliable operation with clients and servers of vastly different

specifications and across network paths with diverse delay and

jitter characteristics. Most users of Internet NTP

synchronisation make use of the standard NTP distribution

available from http://www.ntp.org. This software package

includes the full suite of NTP options and algorithms and has

been ported to a wide variety of hardware platforms ranging

from Personal Computers (PC’s) to supercomputers.

We would recommend that, in large hierarchical time

distribution projects, the standard NTP distribution be used on

the Stratum 2 and 3 servers for maximum redundancy and

client availability.

Network Time Protocol (NTP) v2, v3 and v4 clients are

supported in both unicast and broadcast modes of operation.

(RFC1305 & RFC1119)

SNTP (RFC2030 & RFC1769)

Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) v3 and v4 clients are

supported in both unicast and broadcast modes of operation.

(RFC2030 & RFC1769)

NTP St ra t u m d e fin it io n s

St ra t u m

De fin it io n

Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) is an adaptation of NTP,

which can be used for applications where the ultimate

performance and associated overhead of the full NTP

implementation is not required.

Unspecified or Unavailable

This stratum is used to describe the stratum level

of the orignal time signal source. In the case of

GPS the actual GPS signal from the satellites can

be viewed as stratum 0.

Most PC client software is based on the SNTP specification and

certainly for most intranet applications will provide a higher

degree of accuracy than is required.

Primary Reference Server

A server that derives its time from a external time

reference, e.g. GPS or radio time code, is defined

as a stratum 1 time server. Stratum time servers

are at the root of the synchronisation subnet.

The TimeLord-Net always operates as a primary

reference server at stratum 1.

Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) v3 and v4 clients are

supported in both unicast and broadcast modes of operation.

(RFC2030 & RFC1769)

Syn ch ro n isa t io n Ala rm St a t u s

The NTP/SNTP version 4 message format has provision for a

two-bit ‘Leap Indicator’ code that gives indication of an

impending leap second and synchronisation alarm status.

When ‘nLoc’ is set (y), the TimeLord-Net Master Clock will return an

LI (Leap Indicator) value of ‘0’ if the clock is synchronised and

‘3’ if the clock is unsynchronised. When ‘nLoc’ is not set (n), the

TimeLord-Net Master Clock will return an LI (Leap Indicator) value of

‘0’ regardless of synchronisation status.

2-15

Secondary and Greater Stratum Time Servers

A client computer synchronised to a time server

operates at one stratum higher than the

synchronisation source.

Therefore if you have computers synchronised to

the TimeLord-Net that in their turn provide time to

other systems on your network the heiracy will be

as follows:

Stratum 1 - TimeLord-Net

Stratum 2 - Secondary time servers

Stratum 3 - Third level devices

If the synchronisation source is set to ‘none’ and ‘nLoc’ is set,

the TimeLord-Net will return an LI (Leap Indicator) value of ‘3’.

Issu e 2.0

9 -3

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

Ne t w o rk se t t in g m e n u

Normal time display

Function ‘Time Setting Mode’. Press ‘+ ’ three

times to move to Network setting mode.

Function ‘Network Setting Mode’. Press

‘^ ’ to select.

Network Setting Mode, with IP address

1st byte flashing.

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to change setting.

Network Setting Mode, with IP address

2nd byte flashing.

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to change setting.

Network Setting Mode, with IP address

3rd byte flashing.

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to change setting.

Network Setting Mode, with IP address

4th byte flashing.

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to change setting.

Network Setting Mode, with Subnet

mask 1st byte flashing.

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to change setting.

Network Setting Mode, with Subnet

mask 2nd byte flashing.

Network Setting Mode, with Subnet

mask 3rd byte flashing.

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to change setting.

9 -4

Issu e 2.0

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

Network Setting Mode, with Subnet

mask 4th byte flashing.

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to change setting.

Network Setting Mode, with Gateway

address 1st byte flashing.

Network Setting Mode, with Gateway

address 2nd byte flashing.

Network Setting Mode, with Gateway

address 3rd byte flashing.

Network Setting Mode, with Gateway

address 4th byte flashing.

Network Setting Mode, with

synchronisation alarm status flashing.

Network Setting Mode, with

Network update flashing.

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to change setting. When

set to ‘y’ the netUpdate software on the

TimeLord CDROM is planned to allow

installation of software upgrades into the

TimeLord (available on future versions)

Normal time display

Issu e 2.0

9 -5

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

10 - IRIG Ou t p u t (IRIG-OUT Op t io n )

Op t io n a l IRIG In t e rfa ce

BNC Connector

If your TimeLord

is fitted

1KHz AM modulated balanced signal.

with NTP, S2

or S4 options,

you may need

to press the

‘+ ’ switch

Normal time display

IRIG is a series of time codes originally developed in the 1940s

by the International Range Instrumentation Group (IRIG) for

recording time information on magnetic tape and wire for rocket

test range instrumentation purposes. IRIG-B code is normally

transmitted at a 100Hz bit rate, amplitude modulated on a 1KHz

carrier, where the amplitude of a ‘1’ bit is three times that of a

‘0’ bit.

more than 7

times.

Function ‘Time Setting Mode’. Press ‘+ ’

seven to times to move to IRIG setting mode.

Standard IRIG-B code contains day-of-year and hours, minutes

and seconds information, however a number of organisations

have added their own extensions to the standard format.

AFNOR NFS 87 500 timecode is a development of IRIG-B which is

widely used in Europe and contains additional day, day-of-month

and year information.

Function ‘IRIG Setting Mode’. Press ‘^ ’

to select.

The IRIG output is available on the TimeLord-Lite and

TimeLord-Net / Net-Client versions.

IRIG Se t u p

IRIG Setting Mode, with IRIG type flashing. Use

‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to select required IRIG type.

The different IRIG settings are detailed in the table below. The

IRIG setting procedure is shown graphically in the diagram to

the right of this text.

Se t t in g t h e IRIG Sig n a l Tim e Offse t

The IRIG signal is referenced to the current Location setting

(see section 4). If the output message is to be referenced to

UTC/GMT the location setting should be set to 0.

Press ‘^ ’ to store IRIG format and move

to RS485 level IRIG output setting.

RS485 le ve l IRIG o u t p u t

The IRIG signal is available at RS485/422 levels from the S1

serial output if the ‘i485’ setting is selected. Please note that if

the ‘i485’ option is set to ‘yes’, the S1 RS485 interface cannot

be used for serial data output.

RS485 level IRIG output setting option.

Press ‘+ ’ to change setting.

i485 In t e rfa ce

Signal ground

‘A’ - non-inverting

‘B’ - inverting

Press ‘^ ’ to store RS485 level IRIG

setting and exit programming mode.

RS232/RS485 S1

IRIG Se t u p

Normal time display

Co d e

Typ e

Bit

Ra t e

No t e s

-b

Standard IRIG-B

(B123)

100Hz

1KHz AM modulated

and also available at

RS485 levels.

Afnor NFS 87-500 100Hz

(Variant A)

Contains all of the

obligatory information

IEEE 1344 IRIG-B 100Hz

IRIG-B with IEEE1344

extensions.

NENA IRIG-B

MIC20

100Hz

IRIG-B with NENA xxx

extensions.

IRIG-B without date

information.

1 0 -1

Issu e 2.0

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

11 - EBU Ou t p u t (EBU-OUT o p t io n )

Ω

Tim e Lo rd -Ne t EBU Tim e co d e In t e rfa ce

6 way terminal block

If your TimeLord

Low Z Low impedance signal

is fitted wtih

NTP, S2 or S4

serial options,

you may need

to press the

‘+ ’ switch

600Ω Balanced 600Ω signal

Normal time display

more than 8

times.

Function ‘Time Setting Mode’. Press ‘+ ’ eight

to times to move to EBU setting mode.

Tim e Lo rd -Lit e EBU In t e rfa ce

BNC Connector

Balanced 600Ω signal

EBU

Function ‘EBU Setting Mode’. Press ‘^ ’

to select.

EBU timecode is used in broadcast applications for ‘stamping’

time information on recordings and for the control of clocks

and other intelligent systems. EBU time code is used in PAL

and SECAM applications at 25 frames per second.

EBU Setting Mode, with EBU type flashing. Use

‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to select required EBU type.

The signal data rate for EBU is 2000 bits per second, with each

frame of data comprising 80 bits. The EBU standard defines

the format for hours, minutes, and seconds information. Date

information can be added to the signal in a number of formats

within ‘user bit’ areas.

Press ‘^ ’ to store EBU format and exit

programming mode.

The EBU output is available on the TimeLord-Lite and

TimeLord-Net / Net-Client versions.

TimeLord-Net versions are fitted with both 600Ω and low impedance

outputs. Please note: Only one pair of outputs should be used

at one time.

Normal time display

The TimeLord-Lite version is fitted with a 600Ω output.

EBU Se t u p

The different EBU settings are detailed in the table below.

Please see table on page 11-2 for EBU code formats.

EBU Se t u p

Co d e

Typ e

No t e s

Time only

Standard EBU .

Time and date format 1

EBU with date encoded in

user bits.

Time and date format 2

EBU with alternate format

of date encoded in user

bits.

1 1 -1

Issu e 2.0

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

EBU t im e co d e o u t p u t fo rm a t s

Da t a Bit Fo rm a t A - d a t a b it co n t e n t

Fo rm a t B - d a t a b it co n t e n t

Fo rm a t C - d a t a b it co n t e n t

Frame Number units

Unused bits

Status bit a

Status bit b

Status bit c

Status bit d

Frame number tens

Unused bits

Frame number tens

Unused bits

Frame number tens

Unused bits

Days units

Seconds units

Unused bits

Seconds units

Months units

Seconds tens

Seconds units

Years units

Seconds tens

Unused bits

Seconds tens

Unused bit

Days tens

Unused bit

Years tens

Months tens

Unused bit

Minutes units

Unused bits

Minutes units

Months Units

Minutes tens

Unused bits

Minutes tens

Unused bits

Unused bit

Years units

Unused bit

Month tens

Unused bits

Hours Units

Unused bits

Hours Units

Unused bits

Hours units

Days units

Hours tens

Unused bits

Years tens

Hours tens

Unused bits

Days tens

Unused bits

Sync word

1 1 -2

Issu e 2.0

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

12 - Im p u lse Ou t p u t (V-02 Op t io n )

Co m m issio n in g

Please perform the following four procedures to commission

your impulse clock system.

V-02 .IMP Du a l Im p u lse Ou t p u t

6 way terminal block

Se t u p Pa rt A - In it ia l Se t u p Pro ce d u re

Impulse 1

Impulse 2

Impulse Channel 1

Impulse Channel 2

Before commencing this procedure, please ensure that all of

the clocks are displaying the same time.

Install the TimeLord master clock as detailed in section

3 of this manual.

Program the required location as detailed in section 4

of this manual.

Connect any synchronisation option as detailed in

section 5 of this manual.

Op e ra t io n

Connect the analogue clocks to your chosen impulse

channel as shown on page 12-4. Please refer to

appendix A for recommended cable specifications.

The TimeLord master clock is optionally available with dual channel

24V alternate polarity impulse outputs (Option V-02).

For your chosen impulse channel, program the required

‘Impulse output type’. This is part of the impulse

channel setup procedure shown graphically on page

12-2. The ‘Impulse Output Type Table’ below details

the options available.

Each output may be programmed by the user for one of a

number of different combinations of pulse length and

repetition rate to drive impulse slave clocks requiring one

second, half minute or one minute alternate polarity impulses.

The fully protected output drive circuits detect power failure

and short circuit line fault conditions which are automatically

corrected for on fault removal.

Se t u p Pa rt B - Syn ch ro n isa t io n o f clo cks

This procedure ensures that all clocks on your chosen impulse

channel are synchronised together. Before starting this

procedure you should ensure that all clocks are displaying the

same time.

Au t o m a t ic Co rre ct io n

Automatic time correction following power failures, the

removal of fault conditions and after seasonal time changes is

carried out by increasing the pulse repetition rate or by

stopping the impulses depending on which action will result in

a shorter correction time.

Referring to the ‘starting the impulses’ procedure on

page 12-3, select the ‘pulse’ option and press the ‘^ ’

key. This action transmits a single pulse to all of the

connected clocks.

In the 1 second - standard mode the system will take one hour

to correct for each hour that the slave clocks are behind the

master.

Now examine the slave clocks. Reverse the impulse

connections to all slave clocks that appear to have

‘missed’ a pulse and manually advance these clocks by

two impulses. All clocks connected to this channel

should now be in synchronisation.

In the 1 second - slow correction mode the system will take

approximately one and a half hours to correct for each hour

that the slave clocks are behind the master.

The 1 second - seconds synchronisation only mode is intended

for use with 4 wire slave clocks requiring both minute and

second impulses.

Se t u p Pa rt C - Pro g ra m m in g t h e Im p u lse t im e

For your chosen impulse channel, program the ‘Impulse

Time’. This is part of the impulse channel setup

procedure shown graphically on page 12-2. The

‘Impulse Time’ is the time that the analogue clocks are

currently displaying. Please note that you must ensure

that all of the analogue clocks on your chosen impulse

channel are showing the same time.

Im p u lse Ou t p u t Typ e Ta b le

Co d e

non

Mo d e

No output

Se t u p Pa rt D - St a rt in g t h e Im p u lse s

1SA

1 second - standard

0.4 sec. long impulse, 120 pulses per minute

catch-up speed.

Referring to the ‘starting the impulses’ procedure on

page 12-3, select the ‘run’ option and press the ‘^ ’ key

to exit.

1Sb

1Sc

1 second - slow correction

0.4 sec. long impulse, 85 pulses per minute catch-

up speed.

The channel will now be running and the master clock will

calculate whether it will be quicker to output catch-up

impulses or wait for the current time to reach the impulse time

(as previously programmed).

1 second - seconds only

0.4 sec. long impulse - for the seconds movement

of slave clocks with separate seconds and minutes

mechanisms.

Visu a l In d ica t io n o f Op e ra t io n a n d Erro r st a t u s

The TimeLord.IMP master clock provides full time visual indication

of impulse channel operation and alarm status. When an

impulse is transmitted, the relevant channel LED will illuminate

below the time display on the front panel. If an overload or

short circuit line fault occurs, the impulse alarm LED will flash

along with the relevant channel LED.

30S

1nA

1nB

1/2 minute

0.5 sec. long impulse, 30 pulses per minute catch-

up speed.

1 minute - standard

1.0 sec. long impulse, 30 pulses per minute catch-

up speed.

The current impulse time of channels 1 and 2 may be

examined by pressing the ‘+ ’ key three or four times

respectively when on the standard time display.

1 minute - slow correction

3.0 sec. long impulse, 6 pulses per minute catch-

up speed.

Please refer to page 12-3 for further details.

Issu e 2.0

1 2 -1

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

This procedure enables the master clock to know what time the

slave clocks are displaying and thus calculate the required

number of catch-up pulses. It also ensures that the correct

type of impulses are output. This procedure must be

performed for both channels (if used) on initial

commissioning.

Im p u lse ch a n n e l se t u p p ro ce d u re

Normal time display

Function ‘Time Setting Mode’. Press ‘+ ’ eight times

to move to Impulse channel 1 setting mode.

If your TimeLord is

fitted with

EBU, S2 or S4

options, you

will need to

press the ‘+ ’

switch more

than 8 times.

Function ‘Impulse Channel 1 Setting

Mode’. Press ‘^ ’ to select.

Impulse Channel 1 setting mode, with

current operation status flashing.

Impulse Channel 1 setting mode, with

impulse time seconds count flashing.

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to program the channel 1

impulse time seconds count.

Impulse Channel 1 setting mode, with

impulse time minutes count flashing.

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to program the channel 1

impulse time minutes count.

Impulse Channel 1 setting mode, with

impulse time hours count flashing.

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to program the channel 1

impulse time hours count.

Impulse Channel 1 setting mode, with

impulse type flashing.

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to alter the channel 1

impulse output type. (Please refer to

table on page 12-1).

Impulse Channel 1 setting mode. Press ‘^ ’ to amend the

settings or ‘v’ to exit.

Function ‘Impulse Channel 1 Setting

Mode’. Press ‘v’ to exit.

Normal time display

1 2 -2

Issu e 2.0

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

This procedure will start the impulses running and should only

be performed once the impulse channel setup procedure has

been completed. Once the channel has been started, the

master clock will calculate whether it will be quicker to output

catch-up impulses or wait for the current time to reach the

impulse time (as previously programmed). This procedure

must be performed for both channels (if used).

St a rt in g t h e Im p u lse s

Before selecting the ‘run’ option, you may wish to use the

‘pulse’ option to ensure all the slave clocks are synchronised to

the same polarity. Please refer to page 12-1 for further details.

Normal time display

Function ‘Time Setting Mode’. Press ‘+ ’ eight times

to move to Impulse channel 1 setting mode.

If your TimeLord

is fitted with

EBU, S2 or S4

options, you

will need to

press the ‘+ ’

switch more

than 8 times.

Function ‘Impulse Channel 1 Setting

Mode’. Press ‘^ ’ to select.

Impulse Channel 1 setting mode, with current operation status flashing.

Press ‘+ ’ to start impulses. Press ‘-’ to send single set-up pulse.

Impulse Channel 1 setting mode, with

impulses running. Press ‘^ ’ to exit.

Normal time display

In d ica t io n o f cu rre n t Im p u lse t im e

Channel 1 active

Impulse alarm

Channel 2 active

Normal time display. Press ‘+ ’ key three

times to move to Impulse channel 1 time.

Impulse channel 1 time. Press ‘+ ’ key to

move to Impulse channel 2 time.

Impulse channel 2 time. Press ‘+ ’ key to

exit.

Normal time display

Issu e 2.0

1 2 -3

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

1 2 -4

Issu e 2.0

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

In areas of high electrical noise a screened twisted pair should

be used. The cable screen should be grounded at the TimeLord

end only by means of the rear grounding terminal.

Ap p e n d ix A - Ca b le Sp e cifica t io n s

Tim e Lo rd -> V-488B/C GPS in t e rco n n e ct io n

A suitable screened cable is RS 361-361, (twin 16/0.254 - 18

awg) equivalent to Alpha 2421, BICC H8093, UL style 2092

which is adequate for a spur controlling 25 clocks over a 1km

cable run or a greater number of clocks over a shorter distance.

The V-488B and V-488C GPS Receiver systems are supplied with

25 metres of four core 7/0.2 (0.22mm²) screened cable. The cable

screen should be grounded at the TimeLord end by means of

the EMC rear grounding terminal and on the V-488B GPS receiver

using the screw fitting provided.

For screened LSOH applications RS 362-140 (two pairs 7/0.25 -

22 awg) may be used. Two conductors may be connected in

parallel to provide a similar performance to 18 awg.

Equivalent to UL style 2493.

For distances of up to 50 metres the length can be extended by

adding an additional length of 7/0.2 cable. For greater

distances, up to a maximum of 200m, 16/0.2 (0.5mm²) cable

should be used.

For a Cat 5 installation, (24 awg) a single pair can be used to

connect up to 10 400A series clocks or time-zone displays at a

distance of up to 250m. For further distances or greater

numbers of clocks, additional cores should be paired together,

lowering the cable resistance.

Please note that the 5m cable which links the antenna to the

V-488BGPS Receiver cannot be extended.

Tim e Lo rd -> V-484 MSF a n d DCF ra d io re ce ive r

in t e rco n n e ct io n

Tim e Lo rd -> V-400A/470A in t e rco n n e ct io n (w 482 co d e )

The V-484 series radio receiver is supplied with a 5m long

unscreened cable as standard.

Ca b le Typ e

Ma x.

Ma xim u m

Nu m b e r o f

Clo cks

Ca b le Dist a n ce

CAT5 (24 AWG)

250m

0.22mm²/ 24AWG / 7/0.2 10

0.5mm²/ 20AWG / 16/0.2 50

0.5mm²/ 20AWG / 16/0.2 16

1.0mm²/ 17AWG / 32/0.2 50

1.0mm²/ 17AWG / 32/0.2 30

300m

1000m

600m

The cable length may be extended to 10m using unscreened

cable, RS 367-943 - 22 awg or equivalent. In areas of high

electrical noise a screened twisted pair should be used. The

cable screen should be grounded at the TimeLord end only.

1000m

1.5mm²/ 15AWG

Cable length may be extended to 200m using a screened

twisted pair cable, RS 368-340 - 22 awg or equivalent. (UL

style 2092, Alpha 2401)

Note: The above data assumes that all cable interconnections are

of negligible resistance when compared to that of the cable used.

For screened LSOH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) applications RS

362-140 (two pairs 7/0.25 - 22 awg) may be used. Equivalent

to UL style 2493.

If in doubt one should always consider the use of the next

heavier gauge cable as this invariably increases system

integrity at minimal additional system cost and allows for

future system expansion.

Tim e Lo rd -> Dig it a l Disp la ys w 482 co d e in t e rco n n e ct io n

All installation work should be performed in accordance with

current Building Regulations and the Sixteenth Edition of the

IEE Wiring Regulations, or equivalent local regulations.

The w482 time code system is designed to have considerable

immunity to external electrical interference and screened cable

is only required in areas of high electrical noise.

Tim e Lo rd -> An a lo g u e Im p u lse Clo ck in t e rco n n e ct io n

Cabling for analogue clock systems is highly dependent on the

number of clocks, power consumption of the clock movements

and distance of cable involved.

Based on the use of 10mA clock movements, each channel of

the TimeLord.IMP master clock could drive 20 clocks (a total of

40 clocks). Alternatively, each channel of the TimeLord.IMP could

drive 25x 8mA clock movements (a total of 50 clocks).

Tim e Lo rd -> An a lo g u e Clo cks (w it h h a n d s) co n n e ct io n s

Normal installations may use standard mains cable. (e.g. twin

1.5mm²) The size of the cable depends on the overall cable

length, the number of clocks and their spacing on the cable.

Ca b le Typ e

Ma x. No o f

Clo cks

Ma xim u m Ca b le

Dist a n ce

0.5mm²/ 20AWG

1.0mm²/ 17AWG

1.5mm²/ 15AWG

300m

650m

1000m

The use of twin 1.5mm²cable will be adequate for installations

of up to 50 clocks, calendar clocks or time-zone displays using

up to 1km of cable. For LSOH applications low smoke cable to

IEC332 and BS4066 may be used. RS212-7882 (1.5mm²Pirelli

PSX™).

Unscreened data cables should not be run in proximity to

power cables supplying fluorescent lighting or other sources of

electrical noise.

Note: The above data assumes that all cable interconnections are

of negligible resistance when compared to that of the cable used

and the impulse clock movements draw 10mA each.

Issu e 2.0

A-1

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

Ap p e n d ix B - Ca se d im e n sio n s

Tim e Lo rd Ra ckm o u n t Ca se - d im e n sio n s

Tim e Lo rd -T De skt o p Ca se - d im e n sio n s

B-1

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Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

Ap p e n d ix C - Su p p o rt e d d e vice s

Listed below are some CCTV and other devices with known

time synchronisation support from the TimeLord Master

Clock. Please refer to the relevant chapters of this manual

(and if applicable, the application notes located on the CD-

ROM supplied) for further information on synchronisation

procedures.

If the product you wish to synchronise is not detailed, please

contact our technical department for further clarification.

Please note: Inclusion or exclusion of any product from these

lists in no-way indicates an endorsement or otherwise of the

respective products.

VCRs / Dig it a l Re co rd e rs

Ma n u fa ct u re r

/ De vice

Syn ch ro n isa t io n

m e t h o d

No t e s

Ap p lica t io n

n o t e

Adder Digital Technology

Digital Video Recorder

Baxall

RS232

Windows 98 based - RS232 Serial Code 26 - refer to page 7-2

RS232 Serial Code 49 - refer to page 7-3

DTL960

AN141

AN127

Dedicated Micros

Digital Sprite,

Digital Sprite 2,

BX2

RS232

Need C-Bus adapter - RS232 Serial Code 20 - refer to page 7-2

RS232 Serial Code 13 - refer to page 7-2

Grundig / Plettac

VAZ300

RS232

Harm ony

AN132

(NT4 / 2000 /

XP)

Hard Disk Recorder

RS232

Windows PC based - RS232 Serial Code 26 - refer to page 7-2

JVC

SR-S990E

Mitsubishi

HS-S5600

HS-S8300

Panasonic

VFC (24Hr)

RS232

RS232 Serial Code 11 / 45 (multiple VCRs) - refer to page 7-2

AN112

AN133

RS232 or VFC (1Hr)

AG-6040, AG-6730,

AG-6740, AG-6760

RS232 or VFC (24Hr)

RS232 Serial Code 12 - refer to page 7-2

AN113

AGTL750

AGTL300, AGTL700

WJHD500

Philips

VFC

Will set time to nearest 1/2min upon closure of contact

These devices do not support external time synchronisation

RS232 Serial Code 58 - refer to page 7-3

None

RS232

Divar

RS232

RS232 Serial Code 48 - refer to page 7-3

RS232 Serial Code 60 - refer to page 7-3

RS232 Serial Code 27 - refer to page 7-2

AN140

AN135

DVR1

LTC3990/50

Sony

HSR-1, HSR-1P, HSR-2

HSR-2P

RS232

RS232 Serial Code 35 - refer to page 7-3

Tecton

Darlex

RS232

RS232 Serial Code 42 - refer to page 7-3

RS232 Serial Code 46 - refer to page 7-3

AN137

AN138

The Vision Factory

Cameo D1

Continued on page C-2

Issu e 2.0

C-1

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

Ap p e n d ix C - Su p p o rt e d d e vice s - co n t .

Ma t rix / Mu lt ip le xe r / CCTV syst e m s

Ma n u fa ct u re r

/ De vice

Syn ch ro n isa t io n

m e t h o d

No t e s

Ap p lica t io n

n o t e

Baxall

BAXNET products

RS232

RS232 Serial Code 50/51/52 - refer to page 7-3

RS232 Serial Code 1 - refer to page 7-2

RS232 Serial Code 56 - refer to page 7-3

AN139

AN120

Coe

Telecommand

Dedicated Micros

Uniplex Series I / II

Loronix / Verint

AN132

(NT4 / 2000 /

XP)

CCTV system

RS232

Windows PC based - RS232 Serial Code 26 - refer to page 7-2

Meyertech

Zoneview

Norbain

RS232

Needs rugby clock interface - Serial Code 1 - refer to page 7-2

Serial Code 47 - refer to page 7-3

AN123

Vista Columbus

Panasonic

WJSX850

Petards

RS232 Serial Code 57 - refer to page 7-3

RS232 Serial Code 1 - refer to page 7-2

Cobyt

Philips

Burle TC8286 & TC8288,

Allegiant LTC8300 Series,

LTC8511C, LTC8610/00,

TC8719A, LTC8810/00,

LTC8910/00 (with CPU rev

7.2)

RS232

RS232 Serial Code 32 - refer to page 7-3

LTC2600

Synectics

CCTV system

Tecton

RS232

RS232 Serial Code 31 / 32 / 33 - refer to pages 7-2 / 3

RS232 Serial Code 1 - refer to page 7-2

AN126

Drax

RS232

RS232 Serial Code 15 - refer to page 7-2

RS232 Serial Code 21 - refer to page 7-2

AN101

AN125

Kramplex

Only 17 channel version has time setting capability as standard,

option on 8 channel and 4 channel versions - RS232 Serial Code

15 - refer to page 7-2

Miniplex

RS232

Rugby Clock Interface

The Vision Factory

Cameo

RS232 Serial Code 1 - refer to page 7-2

RS232

RS232 Serial Code 22 - refer to page 7-2

RS422 Serial Code 14 - refer to page 7-2

RS232 / RS422 Serial Code 14 - refer to page 7-2

AN117

AN115

AN116

Montage

RS422

Montage plus

RS232 / RS422

Ultrak Maxpro

Max1000

RS232

RS232 Serial Code 24 - refer to page 7-2

RS232 Serial Code 1 - refer to page 7-2

Vision Research Com pany

Krammer 4

AN102

Continued on page C-3

C-2

Issu e 2.0

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

Ap p e n d ix C - Su p p o rt e d d e vice s - co n t .

Acce s Co n t ro l / In t ru d e r De t e ct io n syst e m s

Ma n u fa ct u re r

/ De vice

Syn ch ro n isa t io n

m e t h o d

No t e s

Ap p lica t io n

n o t e

ADT

AN132

(NT4 / 2000 /

XP)

Site Guard

Grosvenor Technology

Janus

RS232

Windows PC based - RS232 Serial Code 26 - refer to page 7-2

AN132

(NT4 / 2000 /

XP)

RS232

Windows PC based - RS232 Serial Code 26 - refer to page 7-2

RS232 Serial Code 59 - refer to page 7-3

Tower

Access Control

Vo ice Re co rd e rs

Ma n u fa ct u re r

/ De vice

Syn ch ro n isa t io n

m e t h o d

No t e s

Ap p lica t io n

n o t e

ASC Telecom

DL2

RS232

RS485

RS232 Serial Code 23 - refer to page 7-2

AN129

AN136

Marathon Pro,

Marathon Advanced,

Marathon Compact

Time-Master PCB standard on Pro, optional on Advanced &

Compact - RS232 Serial Code 23 - refer to page 7-2

ATIS

MDS2000

Audiosoft

Various

Neal

RS232

Windows 98 - RS232 Serial Code 26 - refer to page 7-2

RS232 Serial Code 30 - refer to page 7-2

RS232 Serial Code 8 - refer to page 7-2

RS232

6501

RS232

AN124

Nice

Various

Racal

IRIG-B *(4861 only)

IRIG-B *(4861 only) - refer to page 10-1

ICR64

RS232

RS232 Serial Code 5 / 17 - refer to page 7-2

RS232 Serial Code 41 - refer to page 7-3

RS232 Serial Code 40 - refer to page 7-3

Wordnet Series II

Wordsafe

Misc. syst e m s

Ma n u fa ct u re r

/ De vice

Syn ch ro n isa t io n

m e t h o d

No t e s

Ap p lica t io n

n o t e

Ascom

NIS2000

RS232

RS232 Serial Code 1 or 3 - refer to page 7-1

Issu e 2.0

C-3

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Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

Qu ick Se t u p

Ap p e n d ix D - NTP Syn ch ro n isa t io n o p t io n

(Tim e Lo rd -Ne t -Clie n t ve rsio n s o n ly)

Install the TimeLord-Net-Client as detailed in section 3 of this manual.

At t e n t io n : If yo u a re u n su re o f t h e fo llo w in g n e t w o rk

se t t in g s p le a se co n t a ct yo u r n e t w o rk a d m in ist ra t o r.

In co rre ct se t t in g s ca n a d ve rse ly a ffe ct t h e

p e rfo rm a n ce o f yo u r n e t w o rk.

Link

10Base-T

Net Update

Data

Select ntP (NTP - Network Time Protocol) as the

synchronisation source in the ‘Synchronisation Mode’

menu. Please refer to chapter 5 for further details.

MAC Address

xx xx xx xx xx xx

In the Network Setting menu, program the IP address

of the TimeLord-Net-Client in dotted-decimal notation. (e.g.

192.168.0.41) Use the plus and minus buttons to

increment and decrement each value. The up arrow will

move on to the next value, the down arrow will return

to the previous value. This procedure is shown

graphically on pages D-3 & D-4. Please refer to the

NTP Network Settings Table below and chapter 9 for

further information.

Tim e Lo rd Ne t w o rk In t e rfa ce

RJ45

DB9

Link

10Base-T Ethernet Connector

Network software update port

Link LED indicating connection to network

Data Data LED indicating data on the network

Op e ra t io n

In the Network Setting menu, program the Subnet

Mask of the TimeLord-Net-Client in dotted-decimal notation.

(e.g. 255.255.255.0) Use the plus and minus buttons to

increment and decrement each value. The up arrow will

move on to the next value, the down arrow will return

to the previous value. This procedure is shown

graphically on pages D-3 & D-4. Please refer to the

NTP Network Settings Table below and chapter 9 for

further information.

The Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronisation option

enables the TimeLord-Net-Client to synchronise to an NTP time

source on a TCP/IP Computer network. The quick setup procedure

should be followed to get the TimeLord-Net-Client up and running

quickly. With NTP selected as the synchronisation source, a

reduced set of options will appear in the Network Setting

menu as detailed in the NTP Network Settings Table below.

Please refer to chapter 9 for further information regarding TCP/

IP concepts and NTP. Please note that the TimeLord-Net-Client

cannot operate as a Network Time Server.

In the Network Setting menu, program the default

Gateway of TimeLord-Net-Client in dotted-decimal notation.

(e.g. 192.168.0.1). Use the plus and minus buttons to

increment and decrement each value. The up arrow will

move on to the next value, the down arrow will return

to the previous value. This procedure is shown

graphically on pages D-3 & D-4. Please refer to the

NTP Network Settings Table below and chapter 9 for

further information.

The TimLord-Net Client has a 10Base-T Ethernet

interface and must be connected either to a dedicated 10Base-

T port or a switchable 10Base-T / 100Base-T port on your

network.

In the Network Setting menu, program the IP address

of the NTP time server in dotted-decimal notation. (e.g.

192.168.0.41) Use the plus and minus buttons to

increment and decrement each value. The up arrow will

move on to the next value, the down arrow will return

to the previous value. This procedure is shown

graphically on pages D-3 & D-4. Please refer to the

NTP Network Settings Table below and chapter 9 for

further information.

NTP Ne t w o rk Se t t in g s Ta b le

Having returned to the time screen, cycle the power on

the TimeLord-Net-Client Master Clock.

Disp la y

Co d e

Se t t in g

Manually set on the time on the TimeLord-Net-Client Master

Clock to within half an hour of the real time (please

refer to page 2-4 for further details of this procedure).

IP Address

This is the Internet Protocol address that the

TimeLord-Net uses on the computer network.

Use the CAT5 patch cable (supplied) to connect the

TimeLord-Net-Client to your computer network. Ensure that

the network connection used is compatible with

10Base-T. Check the green link led illuminates,

confirming that correct connection has been made to

the network.

Subnet Mask

The subnet mask when combined with the IP

address identifes the subnet (part of the bigger

network) that the TimeLord-Net is connected to.

Gateway Address

The gateway address is used by the 4860net when

it needs to send information to computers and

devices which are connected to other networks

and subnets.

NTP Server IP Address

This is the Internet Protocol address of the NTP

time server that the TimeLord-Net-Client uses as its Time

Source.

D-1

Issu e 2.0

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

Syn ch ro n isa t io n St a t u s Disp la y

When in normal time display mode the plus and minus buttons

can be used to cycle through the date, synchronisation and

temperature status displays, as detailed on page 2-5.

However, when NTP is selected as the synchronisation source,

the synchronisation status display operates as detailed below

NTP Synchronisation status - please

refer to the table below for further

information.

Indicates the number of valid time

messages received. Incremented for

every good message decremented for

every corrupt message. (Range 0-F)

The number of minutes before the TimeLord

declares that it has lost lock to the input

signal. (Range 0-F)

The synchronisation lockout counter, the

number of minutes of valid, but

different time messages required

before the TimeLord will synchronise to the

new time. (Range 0 - 9)

NTP Syn ch ro n isa t io n St a t u s Ta b le

Disp la y

Co d e

Initialising

The Ethernet port is initialising.

Error

There is a non-specific error.

Transmission failure

The TimeLord-Net-Client is not able to transmit data to the

NTP Time Server.

Receive failure

The TimeLord-Net-Client is not receiving data from the

NTP Time Server.

Receive error

The TimeLord-Net-Client is receiving unreliable data from

the NTP Time Server.

Synchronised

The TimeLord-Net-Client is syncrhonised to the NTP Time

Server.

Time difference error

The TimeLord-Net-Client has received NTP information

that indicates the time difference between the

time on the TimeLord-Net-Client is ± 30 minutes.

The TimeLord-Net-Client will reject this informa.tion.

Issu e 2.0

D-2

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

When the TimeLord master clock is programmed to synchronise

from an NTP time source, the network setting menu will be

replaced by the following netclient setup menu.

Normal time display

Function ‘Time Setting Mode’. Press ‘+ ’ three

times to move to Netclient setting mode.

Function ‘Netclient Setting Mode’. Press

‘^ ’ to select.

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to change setting.

Netclient Setting Mode, with IP address

1st byte flashing.

The 2nd, 3rd and 4th bytes of the

IP address will apear before the

Subnet mask setting.

Netclient Setting Mode, with Subnet

mask 1st byte flashing.

The 2nd, 3rd and 4th bytes of the

Subnet mask will apear before

the Gateway address setting.

Netclient Setting Mode, with Gateway

address 1st byte flashing.

The 2nd, 3rd and 4th bytes of the

Gateway address will apear before

the NTP Server IP address setting.

Netclient Setting Mode, with NTP Server

IP Address 1st byte flashing.

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to change setting.

Netclient Setting Mode, with NTP Server

IP Address 2nd byte flashing.

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to change setting.

D-3

Issu e 2.0

Tim e Lo rd Ma st e r Clo cks

Op e ra t in g a n d In st a lla t io n In st ru ct io n s

Netclient Setting Mode, with NTP Server

IP Address 3rd byte flashing.

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to change setting.

Netclient Setting Mode, with NTP Server

IP Address 4th byte flashing.

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to change setting.

Netclient Setting Mode, with Network update

flashing. This mode cannot be exited if set to ‘y’.

Use ‘+ ’ and ‘-’ to change setting. When

set to ‘y’ the netUpdate software on the

TimeLord CDROM can be used to install a

software upgrade into the TimeLord.

(Available on future versions)

Normal time display

Issu e 2.0

D-4

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