Step 11: Configure NTP Time
An XR Transmitter can be configured to use NTP as its time source. If the system will use NTP, complete the configuration
procedures below.
Overview
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To use NTP time, the Transmitter is required to be connected to a wired Ethernet network, its switch settings 1 and 2 must be
set to the UP position, and optionally can be configured to use an alternate NTP time source if the factory-default NIST time
source will not be used.
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The Transmitter NTP settings are accessed and configured from a Web browser on a computer that is on the same Local Area
Network (LAN) as the Transmitter. If you need assistance, contact the facility's IT department.
NOTE
Prior to configuring the NTP time source, please be aware the IP address of an NTP server and Transmitter is required to
complete this configuration. Before beginning this procedure set the computer to use a static IP address.
Transmitter Factory Default Network Settings
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Factory-default IP address: 192.168.1.1
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Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
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User name and password: blank (not required)
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Pre-Configured NTP Time Source: By default when configured for NTP time, the Transmitter is programmed from the factory to
obtain the NTP time from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. According to the NIST they provide a public
service by outputting one of two official time sources by the United States. Readings from the clocks of the NIST contribute to
world time, called Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The time maintained by NIST should never differ by more than 0.000 0001
seconds from UTC. For more information, please visit: http://www.nist.gov
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Factory-default IP address: 192.168.1.1
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Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
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User name and password: blank (not required)
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Pre-Configured NTP Time Source: By default when configured for NTP time, the Transmitter is programmed from the factory to
obtain the NTP time from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. According to the NIST they provide a public
service by outputting one of two official time sources by the United States. Readings from the clocks of the NIST contribute to
world time, called Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The time maintained by NIST should never differ by more than 0.000 0001
seconds from UTC. For more information, please visit: http://www.nist.gov
NOTE
Be sure to write down and file the changes you make to network configuration settings. Once the default static IP
address is changed, the factory default IP address will no longer work and you must use the new settings to access the
Transmitter configuration.
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