Mobatime ECO DC Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Economy LED digital clock
ECO DC series

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Certification of the Producer

STANDARDS
The digital clock DC has been developed and produced in accordance with the EU Standards

2004/108/EG and 2006/95/EG:
Applied Standards:
mod IEC 60950-1:2005 + IEC-1:2005/Cor.1:2006-08
EN 55022:1998,+A1:2000,+A2:2003,+Cor.2:2003, class B
EN 61000-3-2:2000
EN 61000-3-3:1995, Cor. 1:1997, A1:2001
EN 61000-6-2:2001
EN 50121-4:2000

References to the instruction manual

1. The information in this instruction manual can be changed at any time without notice.
The current version is available for download on www.mobatime.com.

2. This instruction manual has been composed with the utmost care, in order to explain all details in
respect of the operation of the product. Should you, nevertheless, have questions or discover errors

in this manual, please contact us.

3. We do not answer for direct or indirect damages which could occur when using this manual.

4. Please read the instructions carefully and only start setting-up the product after you have correctly
understood all the information for the installation and operation.

5. The installation must only be carried out by skilled staff.

6. It is prohibited to reproduce, to store in a computer system or to transfer this publication or part of it in
any way. The copyright remains with all the rights with BÜRK MOBATIME GmbH, D-78026 VS­Schwenningen and MOSER-BAER AG – CH 3454 Sumiswald / SWITZERLAND.

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Table of contents

1 Description .....................................................................................................................................................4

2 Assembly........................................................................................................................................................6

2.1 Single-sided clock ....................................................................................................................................6

2.2 Double-sided clock...................................................................................................................................6

2.3 Assembly diagram....................................................................................................................................7

2.4 Control elements......................................................................................................................................8

3 MOBALine and IRIG clock type operation...................................................................................................9

3.1 MOBALine type........................................................................................................................................9

3.2 IRIG type ..................................................................................................................................................9

4 NTP and PoE clock operation.....................................................................................................................10

4.1 Unicast mode .........................................................................................................................................10

4.1.1 Network parameters assignation by DHCP....................................................................................10

4.1.2 Manual setting through setup menu...............................................................................................11

4.1.3 Manual setting through telnet .........................................................................................................11

4.1.4 SNMP .............................................................................................................................................12

4.2 Multicast mode.......................................................................................................................................12

5 Local time calculation .................................................................................................................................13

5.1 Basic setting – control according to source of synchronization .............................................................13

5.2 Calculation using MOBALine time zones...............................................................................................13

5.3 Calculation using Time-zone server MOBATIME ..................................................................................13

5.4 Calculation using time zone entries preconfigured by MOBA-NMS software........................................13

5.5 Calculation according to internal time zone table ..................................................................................14

6 Control and configuration of the clock using pushbuttons....................................................................15

6.1 Setting of time and date .........................................................................................................................15

6.2 Setup menu for the setting of the clock parameters ..............................................................................15

6.2.1 Submenu for setting the user-specific time zone ...........................................................................16

6.2.2 Submenu for network services configuration .................................................................................18

6.2.3 Manual setting of the IP address of the clock.................................................................................19

6.2.4 Manual setting of the subnet mask.................................................................................................19

6.2.5 Manual setting of the default gateway IP address .........................................................................19

6.2.6 Submenu for setting the multicast group address..........................................................................20

6.2.7 Submenu for setting of the NTP unicast synchronization ..............................................................20

6.3 Parameter reset......................................................................................................................................21

7 Update firmware of NTP and PoE version using TFTPD32 tool..............................................................22

8 Time zone table............................................................................................................................................23

9 Technical data..............................................................................................................................................25

9.1 Standard design of the clock..................................................................................................................25

9.2 Voltage range and electric current consumption of the lines.................................................................25

10 Accessories and Maintenance....................................................................................................................26

10.1 Single sided clock...................................................................................................................................26

10.2 Double sided clock.................................................................................................................................26

10.3 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................................26

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1 Description

The Economy series covers low cost elegant and very slim digital clocks in 7 segment LED
technique for displaying time and date • The Economy series can be operated in 3 freely
selectable modes • Autonomous operation with internal quartz powered from mains • NTP
multicast or unicast synchronization powered over PoE (compatible IEEE 802.3af) or mains
powered • Slave clock operation controlled by self-setting MOBALine code or by IRIG-B
(optionally), mains powered • LED display in red or green • Single- or double-sided clock •
Plastic case in black color • Wall mounting for single sided clock • Ceiling suspension
or wall bracket mounting for double sided clock • Intended for indoor use

Display features

 Time display in four digits (HH:MM) either 12 or 24 hours format
 Date display in four digits (DD.MM.)
 7 segment LED with 57 mm digit height for a viewing distance up to 25 m
 Alternating display of time and date with adjustable time period
 Display available in the red or green
 Sensor controlled automatic or manual adjustment of the display brightness

Mechanic

 Anti-reflection front cover made of plexiglass including a filter layer for best readability over

a wide viewing angle

 Elegant and slim clock frame, made of plastic in black color
 Single- or double-sided version for wall mounting, ceiling suspension or wall bracket

mounting

 Double sided version consist of two pieces single sided clock and suspender
 Easy installation and time-saving maintenance, hanging holes for wall mounting,
 Supporting element for distance from wall (can be removed to tilt the clock down)
 All connectors and state LED are accessible on the back side in the recess
 Push-buttons placed on the top side of the frame
 Protection degree IP 30
 Equipment protection class II (no PE connection, plastic case)
 Working temperature -5 to +55°C

Synchronization

 Autonomous operation with internal quartz time base with programmable, automatic

seasonal time change

 NTP multicast or unicast synchronization powered over PoE or mains
 Slave clock operation with synchronization by self-setting MOBALine code or by IRIG-B

(optionally), mains powered

 Precision 0.3 s/day at constant temperature – software trimming

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Configuration

 Setting of the clock parameters and time – date setting by means of push buttons
For PoE and NTP version only:

 DHCP / manual configuration of the clock parameters or setting over the telnet
 Private options of DHCP string to easy configuration of clock parameters when connected

to LAN

 Configuration / supervision by means of MOBA-NMS software or SNMP protocol
 Firmware update remotely through the network using the TFTP protocol

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2 Assembly

The connection to the 110/230 V AC power network can be done only by authorized personnel
with appropriate qualification and training.
The connection to the 110/230 VAC power network must be done in accord with the
requirements of the connection of the class II equipment.
Danger of electric shock after dismounting the back cover.

2.1 Single-sided clock

 Drill two anchoring holes into the wall, of a diameter adequate to accommodate

supplied wood-type screws with dowels. See the assembly diagram (chapter 2.3) for
appropriate hole spacing.

 Mount the hanging screws with the dowels to drilled holes in a way that the heads of

the screws are ca 3-5mm from the wall.

 Shorten all the incoming cables appropriately.
 Mount the wide 2-pin connector to the incoming powering cable.
 Mount the 2-pin connector to the synchronization signal cable or crimp the RJ45

modular connector to the incoming Ethernet cable.

 Connect all the interconnecting cables into the corresponding connectors in the

clock’s back side recess.

 Hang the clock to the hanging screws.
 If the clock has to be tilted down, cut the supporting element on the bottom of the

back side accordingly.

2.2 Double-sided clock

 The double-sided clock consists of two parts, one serving as the control module (this

one encompasses the terminals to connect powering voltage and synchronization
source), and the other serving as the display module (with the terminal for the
connection of interconnecting cable). Both clock parts are interconnected via a 10­core flat cable. The clock suspension part is delivered separately.

 Drill four anchoring holes into the ceiling (or wall), of a diameter adequate to

accommodate supplied wood-type screws with dowels.

 Interlace the incoming cables through the suspension pipe. Fasten the ceiling

suspension (or the side console) to the ceiling (or the wall), using 4 wood screws of
5 mm dia.

 Interlace the incoming cables through the pipe insert on the anchoring plate Slip-on

the plate onto the suspension in a way that the screws fit into the upper groove on
the pipe insert. Fix the connection by tightening the screw using an Allen key.

 Hang the display part of the clock to one side of the anchoring plate.
 Shorten all the incoming cables appropriately.
 Mount the wide 2-pin connector to the incoming powering cable.
 Mount the 2-pin connector to the synchronization signal cable or crimp the RJ45

modular connector to the incoming Ethernet cable.

 Connect all the interconnecting cables into the corresponding connectors in the

clock’s back side recess.

 Hang the clock to the hanging screws.
 If the clock has to be tilted down, cut the supporting element on the bottom of the

back side accordingly.

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 Loosen the screws on the suspension using the Allen key, and lift the clock into the

suspension in a way that the screws fit into the lower groove on the pipe insert.
Secure the attachment by tightening the screw using the Allen key.

Note: during the disassembly first withdraw the clock, and suspend the suspension on
the upper groove at the pipe insert.

2.3 Assembly diagram

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2.4 Control elements

 Ethernet connector (PoE, NTP only) RJ45 10BaseT/100TX (IEEE 802.3)

auto-negotiation
PoE version compatible with
IEEE 802.3af

 Line-IN connector (MBL, IRIG only) time signal input: MOBALine or IRIG-B
 Power supply connector (not in PoE) powering 100 - 240 VAC voltage
 DISP2 connector connection of the second side (for

double sided clock)

 PB1, PB2 control pushbuttons
 LINK LED (PoE, NTP only) Ethernet link connected
 ACTIVITY LED (PoE, NTP only) Ethernet connection activity
 STATE LED state indication
 POWER LED indication of power applied

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3 MOBALine and IRIG clock type operation

3.1 MOBALine type

 Connect the MOBALine signal to the two-pin input signal connector and the mains

voltage to the two-pin power connector

 Set the menu items according to following P3:A, P4:A, P6:A
 After the connection, the time and date are adjusted automatically following the

receipt of valid time information. The synchronization takes 6-15 seconds.

 It is possible to use the MOBALine time zone function, the zone is selected by menu

item P5.

The colon permanently lit during the time display signalizes the synchronized clock.
See the chapter 6 for further description of parameter setting.

3.2 IRIG type

 Connect the IRIG signal to the two-pin input signal connector and the mains voltage

to the two-pin power connector

 DCF-FSK, IRIG-B Standard, IRIG-B 123, IRIG-B DIEM, AFNOR A, AFNOR C

variants of time signal are supported

 Set the menu items according to following P3:A, P4:A, P6:A
 After the connection, the time and date are adjusted automatically following the

receipt of valid time information. The synchronization takes 6-15 seconds.

The colon permanently lit during the time display signalizes the synchronized clock.
See the chapter 6 for further description of parameter setting.