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3 Network Timeserver synchronized by multiple reference time sources
3 Network Timeserver synchronized by multiple
reference time sources
A LANTIME (Local Area Network Timeserver) provides a high precision time base to a TCP/IP network (Stratum-
1-Server). The NTP (Network Time Protocol) is used to synchronize all NTP clients with the reference. The
several LANTIME variants dier from each other by the time reference. A GPS receiver, a DCF77 receiver or an
IRIG time code receiver can be integrated as an internal reference as well as a combination of these references
(hybrid system). External references are also possible. Up to 7 NTP timeservers, external 1PPS or 10 MHz
signals, external IRIG Time Code signals or optionally a PTP IEEE 1588 grandmaster (M400, M600 and M900
only) can be used to control the internal oscillator.
The LANTIME/MRS is a set of equipment composed of a GPS170 satellite controlled clock, a single-board
computer with integrated network board, and a power supply, all installed in a metal 19 inch modular chassis
and ready to operate. Optionally a additional network card with hardware timestamping for the Precision Time
Protocol (PTP) IEEE 1588 will be integrated (M400, M600 and M900 only). A simplied LINUX operating
system is installed on the single-board computers ash disk. Eight push buttons and a display can be used to
congure and monitor the timeserver. After the network connection has been established the timeserver can
also be congured and monitored remotely from a workstation via TELNET or FTP. An integrated HTTP server
enables access to the LANTIME by using an ordinary WEB browser.
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Date: 31st July 2014
LANTIME M600 MRS