This certificate confirms that the following equipment:
Unit type: ptf 1226 Auto Switch
Serial Number: __________________________
has successfully passed a FINAL ACCEPTANCE TEST and conforms
in all respects of form, fit, and function to current specifications, including
regulatory requirements and certifications.
Inspected and verified by: Date:
_____________________ _____________________
For Precise Time and Frequency, Inc
Declaration of Conformity
This certificate confirms that the following equipment:
Unit type: ptf1226 Auto Switch with Distribution
is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the following standard(s)
or other normative document(s):
EU EMC Directive 89/336/EEC:
EN55022 Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance
characteristics of information technology equipment
EN61000-3-2 (2001) Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment
input current up to and including 16A per phase)
EN61000-3-3 (1995) Limitation of voltage fluctuations/flicker in low
voltage supply systems for equipment with rated
current # 16A
EN55024 (1998) Information technology equipment – immunity characteristics
EN61000-4-3 (1997) Radiated, radio frequency, electromagnetic field
Immunity
EN61000-4-4 (1995) Electrical fast transient/burst immunity
EN61000-4-5 (1995) Surge Immunity
EN61000-4-6 (1996) Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio
frequency fields
EN61000-4-8 (1994) Power frequency magnetic field immunity
EN61000-4-11 (1994) Voltage Dips, short interruptions and voltage
variations immunity
EU Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC:
EN 60950-1 (2000) Safety of Information Technology Equipment,
including electrical business equipment
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the ptf 1226 Auto Switch with Distribution
unit, with a comprehensive remote Monitor/Control interface!
This product meets the highest standards of quality and reliability, and Precise
Time and Frequency, Inc wants to insure that you enjoy the maximum benefits
and functionality that this unit can provide.
The technology within this unit uses the decades of experience in time and
frequency applications of our engineering team, to provide a unit that is highly
advanced, and gives a very powerful feature set in an inexpensive and compact
package,
Operation of the unit is straightforward and the contents of this manual are
designed to provide a basic understanding of the product, set-up and
functionality, and procedures for maintenance and repair.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our
technical service department who will be pleased to provide assistance.
Please help us to live up to our stated objectives, our company motto is:
KNOW THE NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS OF YOUR CUSTOMER…THEN DELIVER!
Once again, thank you for purchasing our product, and we look forward to you
utilizing Precise Time and Frequency, Inc. for your future time and frequency
instrumentation needs.
1. ptf 1226 Auto Switch with Distribution - Technical Overview
The ptf 1226 is an extension on the prvious ptf 1226A, and adds additional inputs
capability, additional output capability, and enhanced monitoring and control. The
unit is configurable according to application requirements and can house up to 3
channel pairs of auto switch input, and up to 36 distribution outputs all housed in
one, 2U high rack mounting unit.
The input signals accommodate either a 13dbm RF sine wave (1volt RMS), a
TTL digital input (usually 1PPS), or IRIG B amplitude modulated time code. The
channel characteristics are factory configured before shipment.
Each Switching Channel selects the primary input and routes it to a distribution
module to provide the required number of outputs. Detection logic embedded in
an on-board CPLD on the auto switch modules determines if there is a fault
condition on the primary input and then, if so, automatically switches to the
backup input, provided the backup input is in a “healthy” condition.
In addition, the unit continuously monitors all switching channel inputs and
distribution outputs, and provides a summary fault indication (change over relay
contacts) if any one of the primary or backup inputs or any of the distribution
outputs is reporting a fault.
The Auto Switch normally outputs the primary channel input signals, and
automatically switches to the back-up channel based on health status of the
measured inputs
Output (to BNC)
Input A
Input B
Figure 1. Photograph of internal Auto Switch Module
If the unit is fitted with RF distribution, it will also provide an indication of the
analog rms output level. This is derived by means of an RF to analog level
converter which is then routed to an on-board A/D converter to be read by the
processor module and output via the Monitor/Control interface.
The remote Monitor/Control interface monitors all channel inputs and outputs,
and provides a remote Ethernet TCP/IP interface (via telnet), an SNMP interface,
and an RS232 serial interface. In addition to monitoring status of the unit, the
remote Telnet and Serial interfaces can be used to control individual channel
modes (Auto or Manual) and to select channel inputs (Primary or Backup).
2. ptf 1226 Auto Switch/Distribution - Specifications
2.1.1. Electrical
RF Inputs – 2 per RF channel*
Frequency Range 900kHz to 20MHz
Level 1V rms/ 13dBm (nominal)
Load Impedance 50Ω
Connectors BNC
Digital Inputs – 2 per Digital channel*
Frequency Range 0.01 Hz to 10MHz
Levels TTL low (<0.5V) TTL High(>3V)
Time Code Inputs – 2 per Time Code channel*
Frequency Range 100 Hz to 1MHz
Level 3v pk-pk nominal (High) 1V pk-pk nominal (Low)
Note: Maximum number of input channel pairs (any combination) is 3
Switching
A/B Input Isolation > 50dB
Switching automatic < 3ms
Alarm Front panel Red LED
Summary alarm on change over relay.
Distribution Outputs
RF Outputs*
Frequency Range 900kHz to 20MHz
Level 1 V rms/13dBm (nominal) – will accept 0 to 15 dBm
Load Impedance 50Ω
Connectors BNC
Digital Outputs*
Frequency Range 0.01 Hz to 10MHz
Levels TTL low (<0.5V) TTL High(>3V)
Load Impedance 50Ω
Connectors BNC
IRIG B Time Code Outputs*
Frequency Range 100Hz to 1MHz
Level 3V pk-pk nominal(high) 1V pk-pk nominal (low)
Load Impedance 50Ω
Connectors BNC
*Note: Up to a total of 36 outputs maximum of any combination of above
in groups of 4.
Example configurations:
Configuration 1 12 RF, 12 Digital, 12 IRIG B
Configuration 2 36 RF
Configuration 3 24 RF, 8 Digital, 4 IRIG B
2.1.2. Power Input
Standard AC power input:
Input voltage 85 to 264 V AC
Input Frequency range 45 to 65 Hz
DC power input:
Input voltage 120 to 270 V DC
Optional DC Supply: 18 to 72 VDC
(in place of AC input)
2.1.3. Dimensions
ptf 1226 2U Chassis (HxWxD) 3.5 x 17 x 12 inches
2.1.4. Weight
Chassis <15 pounds
(dependent upon configuration)
2.1.5. Environmental
Operating Temperature: 0º C to +55º C
Storage Temperature: -40º C to +70º C
Relative Humidity up to 95% RH non-condensing
3. Unpacking/Inspection/Installation
3.1. Unpacking/Inspection
The ptf 1226 Auto Switch together with accessories is shipped in a
custom designed package. Upon receipt the equipment should first be
visually inspected for any signs of visible damage.
If visible damage is apparent immediate notification should be given to
both Precise Time and Frequency, Inc., and the carrier responsible for
shipment. Do not discard the shipping container, which should be made
available for inspection by the carrier.
For purposes of unit reference, the unit serial number located on the rear
panel of the unit should be quoted in all communications.
3.2. Chassis Installation
The ptf 1226 chassis is supplied with rack ears ready for simple
installation into a standard 19-inch rack frame/cabinet.
For adequate support when mounted into the rack, a rear supporting bar
or tray should be used as the rack ears are designed to secure the unit in
the rack, NOT to support the full weight of the unit.
Attention should be given to the internal rack environment to insure the
unit operates within it’s specified operating temperature range of 0 to 50
deg. C also noting that the unit relies upon convection for cooling, so
there should be sufficient air flow to accommodate this.
3.3. Power Connection
Power is supplied by connecting the supplied ac power cable to and AC
source, at 120 or 230 V AC, +/-15%. The AC input is a universal input –
no range switching is required.
3.4. Input/Output Connections
BNC connectors are provided for the standard ptf 1226 inputs and
outputs.
Connections are shown in the following section.
Ch 2
Ch 1
inputs
1 2
Channel outputs
1 through 36
1 2
inputs
Ch 3
inputs
1 2
pin 8
Common
Ethernet Port
Power input connector
4. ptf 1226 – Operation
Operation of the ptf 1226 is extremely straightforward. Once all of the required
input and output connections have been made power can be applied for the unit.
Fault Relay
pin 1 Normally Open
pin 7 Normally Closed
Rear Panel Port Connections ptf 1226
5. Monitor / Control Interfaces
5.1. Telnet
5.1.1. Command Format
The telnet interface is designed as a machine interface, and therefore
characters sent to the unit are not echoed as this imposes undue
difficulties on the transmitting device. Command format is of the form :
[Command][Space][Data][Enter]
Where;
Command is in the form DXX e.g. D01
Space is ASCII 32(decimal)
Data can be numbers, or characters according to the command
Enter is line feed/CR combination (ASCII 10 dec. and 13 dec.)
All entered characters are converted internally to UPPER CASE, therefore
either upper or lower case characters can be used
Some commands are “locked” when the correct conditions are not set,
e.g. the CH X input commands can only be executed when the desired
channel mode is selected as Manual.
There are also several special commands that are of the form;
[Command][Enter] e.g. the Status command.
Available commands are shown in section 5.1.3
In addition typing ;
[HELP][SPACE][COMMAND][ENTER]
or typing
[COMMAND][SPACE][?][ENTER]
Will display additional help information on the selected command.
5.1.2. Login
To login to the unit via the telnet interface, it is necessary to provide
a user name and password. The user name is user definable, e.g.
Admin. The password can be numbers only and the default
password is 123456.
5.1.3. Commands
Command Description Type Range Comments
D01 CH1 Input String Primary / Backup Locked when in
Auto
D02 CH1 Mode String Auto / Manual
D03 CH2 Input String Primary / Backup Locked when in
Auto
D04 CH2 Mode String Auto / Manual
D05 CH3 Input String Primary / Backup Locked when in
Auto
D06 CH3 Mode String Auto / Manual
D07 Reserved
D08
D09
D10
D11
D12
D13
D14
D15
D16
D17 Date (UTC) String MM/DD/YYYY Only valid dates
D18 Time (UTC) String HH:MM:SS 24 hour format
D19 IP xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx IP address
D20 NET MASK xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Net Mask
D21 GATEWAY xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Gateway
D22 DHCP String ON / OFF
D23 PASSWORD Number 1 > 2147483647
D24 Set Default Password
D25 Reserved
D26 Reserved
D27 Baud Rate Number 9600
D33 TNET Port Integer 1 to 65536 Telnet port number
D34 TNET Timer Integer 0 to
D48 o/p Act. Integer 1 to 36 Set output active
D49 o/p Inact. Integer 1 to 36 Set o/p inactive
LOGOUT Telnet String Logout Logs out telnet
HELP Print Help String Help Prints help menu
VERS Version String Vers Displays s/w
Macno Macno String Macno Display unit MAC
Reset Unit Reset String Reset Restarts unit
Status Unit Status String Status Give channel
OPSTAT Digital Status String OPSTAT
ANSTAT Analog Stat. String ANSTAT Analog o/p values
D34 Reserved
D35 Reserved
D36 Reserved
D37 Reserved
D38 Reserved
D39 Reserved
D40 Reserved
D41 Reserved
D42 Reserved
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx IP IP address of
SNMP manager
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx IP IP address of NTP
server
0 = no timeout
100000(seconds)
0 = no timeout
100000(seconds)
0 = no timeout
100000(seconds)
session
version
#
status
5.1.4. Help Screens
When used with a standard interface such as Hyper terminal, it can be
helpful to be able to quickly see available commands and their formats.
The unit includes both a summary help screen, that provides a quick
reference for available commands, and reports the currently set values of
the various parameters, and also multi-line help for each of the
commands.
The summary screen is accessed by typing;
[HELP][ENTER]
at the command prompt and the multi line help for a single command is
accessed by typing either;
[HELP][SPACE][COMMAND][ENTER] or
[COMMAND][SPACE][?][ENTER]
Examples of the help screens as displayed using the windows telnet utility
are shown below;
Summary Help Screen
Expanded help on specific commands
5.1.5. Status, Opstat, and Anstat Commands
The Status command is provided as a means of obtaining a quick summary of
the status of the unit, and provides summary information on each of the Auto
switch channels, together with other settings such as the Manual mode and
telnet timeouts, Ethernet status etc.
Status Screen
The OPstat command is provides a summary of the status of the Digital Outputs,
and provides summary information on each of the output channels.
Opstat Screen
The Anstat command is provides a summary representation of the analog RF
output values for each of the RF channel inputs and outputs.
Anstat Screen
Note:
Internally the outputs are provided through individual modules referred to as
“Quad Blocks”, providing 4 outputs (either RF, Digital, or Time Code) per module.
The unit is also divided into three rows of 12 outputs, the top row being referred
to as Row A, the middle as row B, and the bottom as row C. Typically Quad
Blocks of the same type will be fitted in the same row, with the maximum number
of Quad Blocks per row being three. Standard configuration practice is to fit RF
Quad Blocks in row A, Digital in row B, and Time Code in row C, however some
configurations may not permit this i.e. if the unit is configured with 24 RF outputs
(6 RF quad blocks), 4 Digital outputs(1 Digital quad block), and 4 Time Code
outputs (1 Time Code quad block), the RF quad blocks would be fitted in rows A
and B, and the Digital and Time Code quad blocks would be fitted in row C.
5.2. RS 232
5.2.1. Configuration
5.2.2. Command Format
5.2.3. Login
5.2.4. Commands
5.2.5. Help Screens
5.2.6. Status Command
The RS232 port factory default setting is 57600-8N1, but may be
changed through the RS232 menu.
The RS232 command format has been designed to have an
identical look and feel as the telnet interface. The main difference is
that the RS232 is primarily provided for local control and therefore
the commands are echoed.
For the command format please refer to section 5.1.1
As the RS232 is designed for local access, no login is required to
access this capability as physical presence is assumed.
Available commands are exactly the same as for the telnet
interface. Please refer to section 2.1.3
The RS232 Help Screens are identical to those provided on the
telnet interface. Please refer to section 2.1.4
Format of the Status command is exactly the same as the format
for the telnet interface. Please refer to section 2.1.5
5.3. SNMP Agent
5.3.1. General
The Auto switch/Distribution unit includes an SNMP agent
(SNMPv1) using the standard UDP interface and providing basic
information on the unit (location, capabilities etc.) together with
traps on alarm conditions that are sent to the address set as the
SNMP manager IP address.
5.3.2. SNMP Queries and Traps
SNMP traps are available to provide summary event information to
the SNMP manager. Specific traps available are;
Trap#1 Channel Mode Change (Auto/Manual)
Trap#2 Channel Input Change (Primary/Backup)
Trap#3 Channel Primary Input Status (Fault/Okay)
Trap#4 Channel Backup Input Status(Fault/Okay)
Trap#5 Input Status Change (Fault/Okay)
Trap#6 Output Status Change (Fault/Okay)
Trap#7 Auxiliary Input Status Change (High/Low)
Traps can be enabled or disabled from either the telnet or the serial
Monitor/Control interface, or the SNMP interface.
Screen shots of the SNMP Query screen and trap ringer console after initiating a
number of “trap” events, are shown below;
SNMP Query Screen
SNMP Trap Ringer Screen
5.4. SNMP SMI/MIB Files
The SMI and MIB files for the SNMP manager are shown in the following
pages;
The ptf 1226 web interface allows a sub set of the commands to be
entered via a web page through a standard web browser. The commands
available on the web interface are shown in the table below, and can also
be viewed on the web interface “vali commands” page;
Command Description Type Range Comments
D01 CH1 Input String Primary / Backup Locked when in
Auto
D02 CH1 Mode String Auto / Manual
D03 CH2 Input String Primary / Backup Locked when in
Auto
D04 CH2 Mode String Auto / Manual
D05 CH3 Input String Primary / Backup Locked when in
Auto
D06 CH3 Mode String Auto / Manual
D17 Date (UTC) String MM/DD/YYYY Only valid dates
(Manual or NTP)
D18 Time (UTC) String HH:MM:SS 24 hour format
(Manual or NTP)
D19 IP xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx IP address
D20 NET MASK xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Net Mask
D21 GATEWAY xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Gateway
D22 DHCP String Off or On
D23 Password integer Numbers only
D27 Serial Port
Baud Rate
D28 IP snmp mgr xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
D29 SNMP traps String ON or OFF
D30 IP NTP serv. xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
D31 NTP update integer 0, 2 to 100000 0=no update
D32 Man. timeout integer 0 to 100000 secs 0=no timeout
D33 Telnet Port integer 1 to 65536 Default=23
D34 Tnet timeout integer 1 to 100000 secs 0=no timeout
Status Status string Status Give channel status
Anstat Analog stats string Anstat Analog o/p values
Logout Logout telnet
Reset System
restart
9600, 19200,
or 57600
5.5.1. Web pages
To log onto the web pages the user must enter a user name and the
system password. User name for the web interface is “admin” (all lower
case).The log in screen and web pages are shown below;
Login Screen
Command Entry Page
Status Response Page
Anstat Response Page
To logout of the web interface close the browser.
5.6. Local (Front Panel)
The ptf 1226 Auto switch/Distribution unit front panel layout is shown
below;
5.6.1. Commands
Each of the (three) input channels of the unit can be configured as either
in Auto or Manual mode.
If a channel is in Auto mode, the Auto switch monitors the health of the
selected input and if the selected input goes unhealthy, the channel will
automatically switch to the other input.
Each channel of the unit can be toggled between Auto and Manual mode
by momentarily depressing the MODE membrane switch for that channel.
If a channel is in Manual mode, the input channel can be switched by
momentarily pressing the CHANNEL membrane switch. Pressing the
CHANNEL switch again will toggle the channel back to the original input.
In Auto mode the CHANNEL switch is not operational.
5.6.2. Monitors
Each switch channel includes indicators for channel mode (red LED
illuminates when channel mode is selected as Manual) and bi-color green
/red LEDs for channel input selected (green=primary, red=backup).
When in Auto mode, the unit will not switch to a faulty input, even if the
currently selected input goes into fault. In Manual mode, the input can be
switched regardless of whether or not the destination input is in a fault
mode. A local summary alarm monitor is provided on a 9 pin D type
connector located on the unit rear panel. The output is on clean relay
contacts.
Front Panel Layout
6. Maintenance
6.1. Overview
The ptf 1226 Auto Switch/Distribution unit uses state-of-the art solid state
and semi-conductor, primarily surface mount, components.
All of the components are selected for their inherent high reliability, and
advanced techniques with highly sophisticated equipment, are used for
assembly and test of the unit.
Due to the above, no periodic maintenance of the unit is required and the
units can be expected to deliver many years of trouble free operation.
Any maintenance or service of the unit should be performed at a Precise
Time and Frequency, Inc. authorized facility, to insure the appropriate
equipment and expertise is available.
7. Contact Information – Technical Assistance
The Precise Time and Frequency, Inc service department normal hours of
operation are from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8.00 a.m. and
5.00 p.m. US Eastern Standard Time.
Before returning any equipment for service or repair please contact our
service department for an RMA number.