Vortex Media 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

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TimeLord Master Clocks

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© 1999-2006 All rights reserved.

In the interests of improving design, operational function, and/ or reliability, we reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

Trademarks

Mobaline is a registered trademark of Moser Baer AG

Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

For Customers in Europe

Electromagnetic Compatibility & Safety

The TimeLord Master Clock, when used in accordance with

our recommendations, complies with the European Community Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and conforms to the following standards:

•	EN	50081-1	55022 class B
•	EN	50082-1	IEC 801-2 level 3
			IEC 801-3 level 3
			IEC 801-4 level 3

All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners and are recognised.

Customer Support

For assistance with installation, configuration or operation of your TimeLord system, please contact us or your vendor’s representative.

For further technical information and support for your TimeLord

or any other Vortex product, please visit the Vortex Communications Web site:

http://www.vtx.co.uk

Statutory Notices

Warning - To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Some TimeLord-Lite and TimeLord-MTG Versions Only

This equipment has a built-in rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMh) battery, which should only be replaced by qualified personnel.

Nickel Metal Hydride battery, dispose of properly.

You can return your unwanted Nickel Metal Hydride batteries to the manufacturer or their agent.

Note: In some areas disposal of Nickel Metal Hydride batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.

All other TimeLord versions

This equipment has a built-in Lithium battery which in normal operation should have a service life greater than 10 years. The Lithium battery should only be changed by a suitably qualified engineer.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

You can return your unwanted Lithium batteries to the manufacturer or their agent.

Note: In some areas disposal of Lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium batteries.

•EN 60950

For Customers in the USA

The equipment has been tested and certified to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Warranty

The TimeLord Master Clock is fully guaranteed, on a return to works basis, against failure due to faulty parts or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. In the event of failure, either within or outside the warranty period, please pack the unit with care and return to the manufacturer, or their agent, for examination and repair.

In no event shall the manufacturer, or their agent, be liable for any direct, incidental or consequential damages of any nature, or losses or expenses resulting from any defective product or the use of any product, irrespective of whether the manufacturer, or their agent, has advance notice of the possibility of such damages.

Manual revision

This manual version 2.0 applies to VA software version 05.01 and later, unless otherwise specified.

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Contents

1	Introduction
	Features	1-1
	Package Contents	1-1
2	Quick Start and TimeLord Programming
	Quick Start 1-4	2-1
	Quick Start 5-8	2-2
	Frequently Asked Questions	2-3
	TimeLord Programming	2-4
	Programming menus	2-4
	Setting the time and date	2-6
	Leap second insertion	2-7
	Status display	2-7
	System set-up	2-8

3Installation

4Location Setup

	City / Location Table	4-2
5	Synchronisation Setup
	GPS Synchronisation	5-1
	MSF and DCF Synchronisation	5-3

6Time Zone Setup

7Serial Setup

	Serial Messages Table	7-2
8	Relay Setup
	Relay Modes Table	8-1
9	Network Setup
	Operation & Quick Setup	9-1
	TCP/IP Concepts	9-1
	Supported Protocols	9-3
10	IRIG Setup
	IRIG Format Table	10-1
11	EBU Setup
	EBU Format Table	11-1
12	Impulse Setup
	Operation and Quick setup	12-1

ACable specifications

BCase dimensions

CSupported devices

DNTP Synchronisation Option

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1 - Introduction

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.

Features

•Operational

High visibility 6 digit display.

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 20002255)

Easy to install, ‘setup and forget’ operation.

•Timing accuracy

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)

•Network Timing Accuracy (TimeLord-Net)

Clients typically synchronised within 1-10 milliseconds

of TimeLord-Net timebase depending on network delay and jitter. (NTP)

•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

•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.

•w482 digital time/date code interface

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.

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:

•NTP and SNTP

Network Time Protocol (NTP) v2, v3 and v4 clients are supported. (RFC1305 & RFC1119)

Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) v3 and v4 clients are supported. (RFC2030 & RFC1769)

•TIME Protocol

TIME protocol (RFC868) is supported in UDP mode.

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

•IRIG interface

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)

•EBU interface

EBU longitudinal timecode (LTC) output, 2000 bps with 25 complete messages every second.

Balanced 600 ohm and low impedance (TimeLord-Net) Balanced 600 ohm only (TimeLord-Lite).

Additional optitional dual intelligent impulse outputs (-02)

•Impulse 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.

Fully protected output drive circuitry detects power failure and short circuit line conditions which are automatically corrected for on fault removal.

Environment

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)

Power consumption: < 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)

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 temperature: 0-50ºC

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

Altitude: 0 to 3,000m

MTBF: > 50,000 hours

Package Contents

The product package should contain the following items:

1TimeLord Master Clock.

2IEC Mains lead (Rackmount TimeLords) or AC power adapter (-T Desktop). (Either UK, EU, US or AU style depending on order code)

39-pin RS-232 serial cable.

4This manual.

5TimeLord software CD-ROM (available on request).

6RJ45 patch lead (TimeLord-Net versions only)

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

6GPS antenna / receiver module.

725 metres of 4 core cable

or systems suppled with MSF or DCF radio receiver.

6 V-484.02 / V-484.06 MSF or V-484.03 / V-484.07 DCF radio receiver with 5 metres of cable.

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1-2

1 - Unpack the TimeLord and check contents matches list on page 1-1.

3 - Connecting V-400A and V-470/474A slave displays

For details on synchronising V-400A series clocks and time-zone displays see pages 6-1 and 6-2.

	2 - Connecting V-488B, V-488C GPS and V-484 series radio receivers	- 2
		Quick
	For V-488C & V-488B GPS	Start,
	synchronisation
	see pages 5-1 and 5-2.
		TimeLord and FAQ
	For radio synchronisation	Programming
	(V-484)see pages 5-1 & 5-3.

4 - Connecting third-party equipment using RS232 or RS422/485

See sections 7 and appendix A of manual and application notes on TimeLord CD for further information.

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5 - Connecting third-party equipment using EBU and IRIG.

For further information on connecting a TimeLord with EBU-OUT to

other equipment using EBU timecode see pages 11-1 and 11-2.

For further information on connecting a TimeLord with IRIG-OUT option to equipment using IRIG timecode see page 10-1.

7 - Connecting Impulse slave clocks.

For further information on connecting a TimeLord with -02 interface to Impulse slave clocks see chapter 12.

6 - Connecting the TimeLord-Net to an Ethernet network.

For further information on connecting a TimeLord-Net Clock to an Ethernet network see chapter 9.

8 - Apply power and set time on TimeLord.

See page 3-1 for information on connecting the Master clock to the mains power system. See pages 2-4, 2-5 and 2-6 for information on programming the time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will the V-488C / V-488B GPS receiver system work indoors?

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.

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).

Please refer to chapter 5 for further information.

Can I extend the cable supplied with the V-488C GPS receiver system?

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.

Please refer to chapter 5 and appendix A for further information.

Can I extend the cables supplied with the V-488B GPS receiver system?

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.

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.

Please refer to chapter 5 and appendix A for further information.

Why will the TimeLord master clock not synchronise to the MSF or DCF radio time code signal?

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 the V-484 series radio time code receiver work indoors?

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.

The V-484.06 MSF and V-484.07 DCF radio time code receivers are suitable for indoor use only.

Please refer to page 5-3 for further information.

Can I extend the cable to my V-484 series radio time code receiver?

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.

How can I tell if the TimeLord master clock has synchronised to my chosen synchronisation time source?

When the TimeLord master clock is synchronised, the ‘Lock’ LED will illuminate.

Why does the master clock not show the correct time, even though the ‘lock’ LED is illuminated?

Check that the location is set correctly. Please refer to chapter 4 for further details.

How do I synchronise / time-stamp a CCTV device from the TimeLord master clock?

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.

How do I connect analogue impulse clocks to the

TimeLord master clock equipped with the -02 O/P option?

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

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	TimeLord Progamming		S2	Serial Output Setting mode (.S2 & .S4 versions
	The TimeLord Master Clock has a user friendly interface
			only)
	based on the use of four buttons.
	The buttons are located to the right hand side of the display		S3	Serial Output Setting mode (.S4	versions only)
	and are labelled	and .
			S4	Serial Output Setting mode (.S4	versions only)

The and buttons are used to step between and save

mode settings whereas the	and	buttons are used to
alter the values of settings.

On pressing the button the function mode is entered. By pressing the and buttons the user can scroll through all the available modes for set up of the TimeLord .

The modes will be displayed in the following order:

Time Setting Mode

Location Setting Mode

Synchronisation Setting Mode

Network Setting Mode (visible on all TimeLords - usable on TimeLord-Net versions only)

Zone Setting Mode

S1 Serial Output Setting Mode

Programming menus

Normal time display

‘Network Setting

Mode’ will appear on all expandable versions, but only be usable on net

versions.

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

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

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

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

Relay Setting Mode

IRIG Setting Mode (visible on all versions - usable on -IRIG-OUT versions only)

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

To select any of the modes whilst they are displayed in the function mode press the button. This allows the user to enter a specific mode and make any necessary changes to the related settings.

To progress through the options use the button and to alter the values for these options use the and buttons. On

completion of any changes the and buttons can be used to save the settings and to either step forward or backward through any other options before returning to the normal time display.

Time Setting Mode selected, with seconds flashing. See page 2-6.

Location Setting Mode selected, with zone flashing. See page 4-1.

Synchronisation Mode selected.

See page 5-1.

Network Setting Mode selected, with

IP address flashing. See page 9-1.

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‘Serial 2 Setting Mode’ will only appear on .S2

& .S4 versions. ‘Serial 3 Setting

Mode’ & ‘Serial 4 Setting Mode’ will only appear on

.S4 versions.

‘IRIG Setting Mode’ will appear on all versions, but only be usable on -IRIG-OUT versions.

‘EBU Setting Mode’ will only appear on EBU-OUT versions.

‘Impulse Channel 1 Setting Mode’ & ‘Impulse Channel 2 Setting Mode’ will only appear on -02 impulse versions.

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

Function ‘Serial 1 Setting Mode’. ‘^’ to select, ‘+’ or ‘-’ to change.

Function ‘Serial 4 Setting Mode’. ‘^’ to select, ‘+’ or ‘-’ to change.

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

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

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

Function ‘Impulse channel 1 Setting Mode’. ‘^’ to select, ‘+’ or ‘-’ to change.

Function ‘Impulse channel 2 Setting Mode’. ‘^’ to select, ‘+’ or ‘-’ to change.

Zone Setting Mode selected, with location 2 flashing. See page 6-1.

Serial 1 Setting Mode selected, with code flashing. See page 7-1.

Serial 4 Setting Mode selected, with code flashing. See page 7-1.

Relay Setting Mode selected, with setting flashing. See page 8-1.

IRIG Setting Mode selected, with type flashing. See page 10-1.

EBU Setting Mode selected, with type flashing. See page 11-1.

Impulse channel 1 Setting Mode selected, with status flashing. See page 12-1.

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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Setting the Time

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.

Time setting mode selected, with minutes flashing.

Time setting mode selected, with hours flashing.

Time setting mode selected, with year flashing.

Time setting mode selected, with month flashing.

Time setting mode selected, with day flashing.

Time setting mode selected, with leap second flashing.

‘+’ increments the seconds count, ‘-’ holds the seconds count at the current value.

‘+’ and ‘-’ change the minutes value.

‘+’ and ‘-’ change the hours value.

‘+’ and ‘-’ change the years value.

‘+’ and ‘-’ changes the month value.

‘+’ and ‘-’ changes the day value.

‘+’ and ‘-’ changes the leap second value. Please refer to page 2-7 for further information.

Normal time display

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Leap Second Insertion

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).

Date, Sychronisation, Impulse Time and temperature Status Displays

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.

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).

Synchronisation Status Display

The synchronisation status display provides the following information relating to MSF or DCF signal reception.

Normal time display

Date 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.

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)

Impulse time screens will only appear on -02 impulse versions.

Temperature status screen will only appear on expandable versions.

Synchronisation status display.

Impulse channel 1 time display.

Impulse channel 2 time display.

Temperature status display.

Normal time display

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System Set-up

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
	System set-up menu
	Code	Function	Options		If your TimeLord
	Bri	Display Brightness	1 - 4. (1 = Dimmest)
					is fitted
				Function ‘Time Setting Mode’.	with NTP,
	out	w482 output type	w482, DCF, MSF, -DCF, -MSF,		EBU, S2, S4
				Press ‘+’ eight times to move to
			L48, S48, HBG, -HBG		or .IMP
				system setting mode.
					options, you
	VA	TimeLord software
					may need to
		version
					press the ‘+’
	VB	network software	(disabled in this software		switch more
					than 8 times.
		version	version)
	EnG	factory use only		Function ‘System Setting Mode’.
				Press ‘^’ to select.
	w482 Timecode output
	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			Brightness setting mode, with
	be set to pulse high or low as required (MSF, DCF & HBG pulse
				brightness flashing. Use ‘+’ and ‘-’
	high, -MSF, -DCF & -HBG pulse low). The L48 option
				to alter brightness and ‘^’ to store.
	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.
				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

Warning - dangerous voltages - the TimeLord master clock must be disconnected from the mains

supply prior to removing the top cover.

Power Supply Connection

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.

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.

Battery backup.

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.

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.

Fuses and Output protection.

The TimeLord circuit board makes use of advanced automatically resettable fuse technology so that it is protected under fault conditions.

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.

The TimeLord rackmount master clock is supplied with an IEC style mains lead.

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.

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).

A connection to the earth line must be made to ensure safe operation and ensure compliance with EMC regulations.

To ensure conformance with EN60950:

(A)For installations where the TimeLord master clock is to be permanently connected into the mains power circuit, a readily accessible disconnect device should be incorporated in the fixed wiring.

External Connections

The external connections located on the rear of the TimeLord provide the following inputs and outputs:

Connection	Section
GPS / Synchronisation Connection	5
Relay Connection	8
IRIG* and EBU* Connection	10 & 11
RS232 and RS422/485 S1, S2*, S3* & S4*	7
Connections
w482 Connection	6
10BaseT Ethernet* Connection	9
Impulse Connection*	12

(B)For installations where the TimeLord master clock is to be plugged into the mains power circuit, a socketed outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.

All installation work should be performed in accordance with the Sixteenth Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations.

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

Please see the relevant sections of this manual for further information.

Operation

Please see section 2 for a quick start guide to getting your TimeLord system up and running.

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4 - Location Setup

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.

Setting the location

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.)

User Programmable Time Zone

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.

Please contact our technical department for further information regarding this function.

Normal time display

Function ‘Time Setting Mode’. Press ‘+’ to move to ‘Location Setting Mode’.

Function ‘Location Setting Mode’. Press ‘^’ to select.

‘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.

4-1

Issue 2.0

Issue

Time Zone Locations

Time Zone Locations cont

Code

City / Location

GMT

Daylight

Code

City / Location

GMT

Daylight

.2

offset

Savings?

offset

Savings?

0

00

GMT, UTC, Monrovia, Casablanca

0

No

33

Azores, Cape Verde Is.

-1

Yes

01

Dublin, Edinburgh, London, Lisbon

0

Yes

34

Mid-Atlantic

-2

Yes

02

Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Paris

+1

Yes

35

Brasilia

-3

Yes

03

Belgrade, Budapest, Prague, Zagreb

+1

Yes

36

Buenos Aires, Georgetown

-3

No

04

Athens, Istanbul, Minsk

+2

Yes

37

Newfoundland

-31/

2

Yes

05

Bucharest

+2

Yes

38

Atlantic Time (Canada), Bermuda

-4

Yes

06

Cairo

+2

Yes

39

Caracas, La Paz

-4

No

07

Harare, Pretoria

+2

No

40

Bogota, Lima, Quito

-5

No

08

Helsinki, Riga, Tallinn

+2

Yes

41

Eastern Time (US & Canada)

-5

Yes

09

Israel

+2

No

42

Indiana (East)

-5

No

10

Kuwait, Riyadh, Nairobi

+3

No

43

Central Time (US & Canada), Mexico City

-6

Yes

11

Moscow, St. Petersberg, Volgograd

+3

Yes

44

Tegucigalpa

-6

No

12

Tehran (non leap-year)

+31/

2

Yes

45

Arizona

-7

No

13

Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi

+4

No

46

Mountain Time (US & Canada)

-7

Yes

14

Kabul

+41/

2

No

47

Pacific Time (US & Canada)

-8

Yes

15

Ekaterinburg

+5

Yes

48

Alaska

-9

Yes

16

Islamabad, Karachi, Tashkent

+5

No

49

Hawaii

-10

No

17

Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi

+51/

2

No

50

Midway Island, Samoa

-11

No

18

Almaty, Dhaka, Colombo

+6

No

51

Eniwetok, Kwajalein

-12

No

19

Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta

+7

No

52

User programmable time zone

-

-

20

Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

+8

No

53

Amman

+2

Yes

21

Perth, Singapore, Taipei

+8

No

54

Baghdad

+3

Yes

22

Osaka, Sapporo, Seoul, Toyko

+9

No

55

Tehran (leap-year only)

+31/

2

Yes

23

Yakutsk

+9

Yes

56

Kathmandu

+53/

4

No

24

Adelaide

+91/

2

Yes

57

Santiago, Chile

-4

Yes

25

Darwin

+91/

2

No

58

Newfoundland - 2007+ (US Energy Policy Act 2005)

-31/

2

Yes

26

Brisbane, Guam, Port Moresby

+10

No

59

Atlantic Time - 2007+ (US Energy Policy Act 2005)

-4

Yes

27

Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

+10

Yes

60

Eastern Time - 2007+ (US Energy Policy Act 2005)

-5

Yes

28

Hobart

+10

Yes

61

Central Time - 2007+ (US Energy Policy Act 2005)

-6

Yes

29

Vladivostok

+10

Yes

62

Mountain Time - 2007+ (US Energy Policy Act 2005)

-7

Yes

30

Magadan, Solomon Is., New Caledonia

+11

No

63

Pacific Time - 2007+ (US Energy Policy Act 2005)

-8

Yes

31

Auckland, Wellington

+12

Yes

64

Alaska - 2007+ (US Energy Policy Act 2005)

-9

Yes

32

Fiji, Kamchatka, Marshall Is.

+12

No

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