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FEATURES

TURES

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The Spectracom TimeView 400 offers these features:

Displays traceable time when connected to a

NetClock Master Clock.  Clocks may also be
synchronized from a computer or set manually.

Automatic data format and baud rate detection

makes set up and installation easy.

Configurable display for 12- or 24-hour format

and time zone offsets.

Large 4.0 inch display digits offer exceptional

visibility.

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WARRANTY  INFORMA

WARRANTY  INFORMA

WARRANTY  INFORMA

WARRANTY  INFORMA

WARRANTY  INFORMATION  AND

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PRODUCT SUPPORT

PRODUCT SUPPORT

PRODUCT SUPPORT

PRODUCT SUPPORT

PRODUCT SUPPORT

Find warranty information on the inside cover of this
manual.  Should it become necessary to exercise the
warranty, contact Spectracom Corporation to obtain a
replacement or service.

Spectracom continuously strives to improve its products
and  greatly appreciates any customer feedback.  Direct
any comments or questions regarding application, op-
eration, or service to Spectracom’s Customer Service
Department.  Customer service is available Monday
through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern time at
585-381-4827.

Product support is also available by e-mail.  Questions on
equipment operation and applications may be e-mailed
to Spectracom at:

[email protected]

[email protected]

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[email protected]

[email protected]

Visit our web page for Spectracom product information
at:

http://www.spectracomcorp.com

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Summary of Contents for TimeView 400 8177

Page 1: ...com mailroom spectracomcorp com spectracomcorp com mailroom spectracomcorp com spectracomcorp com mailroom spectracomcorp com spectracomcorp com mailroom spectracomcorp com spectracomcorp com mailroom spectracomcorp com Rev 1 4 September 2002 Copyright Copyright Copyright Copyright Copyright 2002 Spectracom Corporation 2002 Spectracom Corporation 2002 Spectracom Corporation 2002 Spectracom Corpora...

Page 2: ...ations if the procedure for warranty claims is not followed Notify Spectracom of the claim with full information as to the claimed defect Spectracom products shall not be returned unless a return authorization number is issued by Spectracom Spectracom products must be returned with the description of the claimed defect and identification of the individual to be contacted if additional information ...

Page 3: ...TION SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2 0 Introduction 2 1 2 1 Mounting Instructions 2 1 2 2 Preparation for Use 2 3 2 2 1 Time Zone Offset 2 3 2 2 2 12 or 24 Hour Display 2 4 2 2 3 Synchronization Source 2 4 2 2 4 Termination 2 5 2 2 5 Power Connection 2 5 2 2 6 Brightness Adjust 2 6 2 3 Synchronization Connection 2 7 2 3 1 Connection to NetClock 2 2 7 2 3 2 Connection to GPS Master Clock or TimeBridge 2 8...

Page 4: ... FOR RS 485 LINES OVER 1500 FEET 2 10 TABLE 2 4 CABLE SOURCES FOR RS 485 LINES UNDER 1500 FEET 2 10 TABLE 3 1 TIME ZONE OFFSETS 3 7 FIGURE 1 1 MODEL 8177 TIMEVIEW 400 1 1 FIGURE 2 1 DUPLEX MOUNTING HOLES 2 2 FIGURE 2 2 CABLE CLAMP INSTALLATION 2 6 FIGURE 2 3 NETCLOCK 2 REMOTE OUTPUT CONNECTOR 2 7 FIGURE 2 4 CONNECTION TO NETCLOCK 2 2 8 FIGURE 2 5 GPS MASTER CLOCK TIMEBRIDGE CONNECTION 2 8 FIGURE 2...

Page 5: ...plays traceable time when con nected to a Spectracom NetClock Master Clock The display is configurable for 12 or 24 hour time format and time zone offsets TimeView 400 displays may also synchronize to a host computer running a network timekeeping system or manually set for stand alone operation FIGURE 1 1 MODEL 8177 TIMEVIEW 400 FIGURE 1 1 MODEL 8177 TIMEVIEW 400 FIGURE 1 1 MODEL 8177 TIMEVIEW 400...

Page 6: ...r of this manual Should it become necessary to exercise the warranty contact Spectracom Corporation to obtain a replacement or service Spectracom continuously strives to improve its products and greatly appreciates any customer feedback Direct any comments or questions regarding application op eration or service to Spectracom s Customer Service Department Customer service is available Monday throu...

Page 7: ...enever an er rata sheet is included Spectracom will make equipment modifications upon special request The documentation associated with any modification is also located in the back of this manual 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 UNP UNP UNP UNP UNPACKING ACKING ACKING ACKING ACKING Upon receipt carefully examine the carton and its con tents If there is damage to the carton which results in damage to the unit c...

Page 8: ... 0 H r e h s a w t a l F 4 TABLE 1 1 ANCILLARY KIT TABLE 1 1 ANCILLARY KIT TABLE 1 1 ANCILLARY KIT TABLE 1 1 ANCILLARY KIT TABLE 1 1 ANCILLARY KIT 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 SPECIFICA SPECIFICA SPECIFICA SPECIFICA SPECIFICATIONS TIONS TIONS TIONS TIONS This section lists the specifications for the Model 8177 TimeView 400 1 5 1 1 5 1 1 5 1 1 5 1 1 5 1 RS 485 Input RS 485 Input RS 485 Input RS 485 Input RS...

Page 9: ...e Options User Selectable Options User Selectable Options User Selectable Options TimeView 400 switches and controls select the following options 12 or 24 hour display format time zone offsets display intensity time set from NetClock Master Clock computer or manually entered and RS 485 termination 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 Power Power Power Power Power Power Source UL listed AC wall adapter su...

Page 10: ...l Physical and Environmental Physical and Environmental Physical and Environmental Physical and Environmental Digit Size 4 0 hours and minutes 2 3 seconds Overall Size 7 5 H x 21 W x 3 375 D Wall Mount 16 centers Weight 8 5 lbs Temperature 0 to 50 C operating range ...

Page 11: ...ounting the clock Tools needed for mounting are a Phillips screwdriver a ruler and a 1 4 drill TimeView is designed to mount over a duplex outlet to conceal the power adapter and data cables For instal lations where this is not possible notches are provided along the top and bottom edges for routing power and data cables To install TimeView over a duplex outlet lay a reference line over the cover ...

Page 12: ...g the clock use the When hanging the clock use the When hanging the clock use the When hanging the clock use the outer two cover screws as a guide outer two cover screws as a guide outer two cover screws as a guide outer two cover screws as a guide outer two cover screws as a guide for locating the mounting holes for locating the mounting holes for locating the mounting holes for locating the moun...

Page 13: ... to a NetClock or computer to display time in alternate time zones The selected time zone offset value is subtracted from the applied input data stream DIP switches 1 through 5 enter the binary equivalent of the offset value of 0 to 23 Table 2 1 lists common offset values from a Greenwich Mean Time GMT or Coordi nated Universal Time UTC source during periods of Standard time and Daylight Saving Ti...

Page 14: ...ugh 5 in the OFF position through 5 in the OFF position through 5 in the OFF position when time zone offsets are not when time zone offsets are not when time zone offsets are not when time zone offsets are not when time zone offsets are not required required required required required OFFSET VALUE DIP SWITCH NUMBER SETTING 1 2 3 4 5 0 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 3 ON ON OFF OFF OFF 4 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF 5 ...

Page 15: ...erminated with a barrel type connec tor which plugs into the rear panel DC power jack Secure the power connector by installing the cable clamp in cluded in the ancillary kit as shown in Figure 2 2 Secure the PS00142 power adapter ground lead to the clock chassis using the supplied hardware NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE The PS00142 Power Adapter may The PS00142 Power Adapter may The PS00142 Power Adapte...

Page 16: ...ON FIGURE 2 2 CABLE CLAMP INSTALLATION 2 2 6 2 2 6 2 2 6 2 2 6 2 2 6 Brightness Adjust Brightness Adjust Brightness Adjust Brightness Adjust Brightness Adjust The display brightness is adjustable to suit various light ing conditions The brightness potentiometer is accessed through the hole in the lower right corner of the display A small flat bladed screw driver is required ...

Page 17: ... The TimeView 400 automatically detects the data format and baud rate of the synchronizing data stream 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 Connection to NetClock 2 Connection to NetClock 2 Connection to NetClock 2 Connection to NetClock 2 Connection to NetClock 2 The Model 8182 NetClock 2 provides the RS 485 time data stream on the Remote Output connector The Re mote Output is a DB9 female connector Ref...

Page 18: ...nection to GPS Master Clocks or 2 3 2 Connection to GPS Master Clocks or 2 3 2 Connection to GPS Master Clocks or 2 3 2 Connection to GPS Master Clocks or TimeBridge TimeBridge TimeBridge TimeBridge TimeBridge All Spectracom GPS synchronized clocks and Model 8186 TimeBridgeprovidetheRS 485synchronizingdatastream on a 3 position terminal block Connect the TimeView 400 to the time source as shown in...

Page 19: ...ERCONNECTION INFORMA INTERCONNECTION INFORMA INTERCONNECTION INFORMATION TION TION TION TION Figures 2 6 and 2 7 illustrate typical RS 485 time data bus interconnections Follow the RS 485 guidelines listed below when constructing the RS 485 time data bus 2 4 1 2 4 1 2 4 1 2 4 1 2 4 1 RS 485 Guidelines RS 485 Guidelines RS 485 Guidelines RS 485 Guidelines RS 485 Guidelines Background Background Bac...

Page 20: ...Cat 5 network cable may also be Cat 5 network cable may also be Cat 5 network cable may also be Cat 5 network cable may also be Cat 5 network cable may also be used for cable runs less than 1500 used for cable runs less than 1500 used for cable runs less than 1500 used for cable runs less than 1500 used for cable runs less than 1500 feet feet feet feet feet R E R U T C A F U N A M R E B M U N T R ...

Page 21: ...figuration as shown in Figures 2 6 and 2 7 A branched or star configuration is not recommended Taps into the main transmission line stubs should be kept as short as possible Long stub lengths affect the bus impedance and capacitive loading that could result in reflections and signal distortion Loading Loading Loading Loading Loading Each NetClock or TimeBridge RS 485 output can drive up to 32 RS 4...

Page 22: ... burst to a radio transmitter The TimeBurst when used with the Spectracom Model 8186 TimeBridge provides community wide time synchronization to a single NetClock Master Clock The Model 8185 terminal block input connects directly to the RS 485 data bus Spectracom Model 8188 NetClock ETS is an Ethernet Time Server that supports NTP SNTP and UDP Time protocols The Model 8188 accepts Formats 0 or 2 at...

Page 23: ...8 NetClock ETS TimeTalk TimeBurst AUDIO DISPLAY DISPLAY ETHERNET TIME SERVER DIGITAL MESSAGE TimeView 400 DISPLAY NETCLOCK 2 Remote Input DB9 Remote Output RS 485 In Out Terminal Block RS 485 In Out Terminal Block RS 485 In Out Terminal Block RS 485 In Out Terminal Block TERMINATE END DEVICE Twisted Pair Cable RS 485 Time Data Bus 1waybus8177 Terminal Block RS 485 In Out ...

Page 24: ...imeTap GPS Clock or TimeBridge RS 232 DISPLAY DIGITAL MESSAGE TimeView 400 DISPLAY Terminal Block RS 485 Input Terminal Block RS 485 In Out Terminal Block RS 485 Output Terminal Block RS 485 In Out Terminal Block TERMINATE END DEVICE Twisted Pair Cable RS 485 Time Data Bus splitbus8177 TimeView 400 DISPLAY RS 485 In Out Terminal Block TERMINATE END DEVICE 8188 NetClock ETS ETHERNET TIME SERVER Ter...

Page 25: ...onizing data stream ap plied to the RS 485 Input Output terminal block connec tions The Repeater output can drive an additional 32 devices over cable lengths up to 4000 feet The Repeater output may be used to reduce and simplify cable runs to devices located in different portions of the building Figure 2 8 shows an installation where the backup dispatch consoles located in the basement re quires s...

Page 26: ...UTER CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER The TimeView 400 is configurable for computer set op eration The computer must have an RS 422 485 inter face card installed or an external RS 232 to RS 422 485 adapter to communicate with the clock The computer can resynchronize the display as often as every second or a minimum of every four hours Spectracom offers the TS 1Win program to set t...

Page 27: ...ure 2 11 Each clock must have DIP switch 7 ON to enable computer set operation Terminate the last clock in the line by placing DIP switch 10 in the ON position TIMEVIEW 400 TIMEVIEW 400 TIMEVIEW 400 RS 485 DATA BUS RS 485 INPUT OUTPUT TERMINATE END DEVICE FIGURE 2 11 MULTIPLE CLOCK CONNECTION FIGURE 2 11 MULTIPLE CLOCK CONNECTION FIGURE 2 11 MULTIPLE CLOCK CONNECTION FIGURE 2 11 MULTIPLE CLOCK CON...

Page 28: ... Procedure Manual Set Procedure Manual Set Procedure Manual Set Procedure To prepare the clock for Manual Set operation place the termination switch Switch 10 in the ON position Switch 7 may be placed in either the COMPUTER SET position ON or OFF for the NetClock SET mode Apply power to the clock Observe that the hours minutes and seconds digits light up sequentially 2 6 1 1 2 6 1 1 2 6 1 1 2 6 1 ...

Page 29: ... release the SET button and depress the MODE button to advance to the Set Seconds routine 2 6 1 3 2 6 1 3 2 6 1 3 2 6 1 3 2 6 1 3 Set Seconds Set Seconds Set Seconds Set Seconds Set Seconds The seconds digits blink and display the current seconds value If the value is appropriate depress the MODE switch to exit from the Manual Set procedure Seconds are not selected like the hours and minutes value...

Page 30: ...tness is adjust able to suit various lighting conditions The brightness potentiometer is accessed through the hole located on the lower right corner of the clock A small flat bladed screwdriver is required The time displayed can be derived from a NetClock Master Clock computer or manually set The display is configurable for 12 or 24 hour time format and time zone offsets Refer to Section 3 2 4 for...

Page 31: ... could be due to a power failure or the time source is unable to receive its synchronization signal The seconds digits will remain flashing until the time source reacquires time synchronization Sequentially flashing hours minutes and seconds indi cate that the TimeView 400 is no longer receiving the synchronizing data stream from the NetClock or TimeBridge This condition could be caused by a broke...

Page 32: ...e RS 485 data stream from a NetClock or computer are connected to Pins 1 2 and 3 of the terminal block Connect the non inverted RS 485 data line to Pin 1 the inverted data line to Pin 2 and the cable shield to Pin 3 TimeView 400 accepts either Data Format 0 or 1 at baud rates from 300 to 9600 from a NetClock or 9600 baud from a computer Refer to Section 2 3 for NetClock connection information and ...

Page 33: ...t connections The Repeater output may prove useful in simplifying and reducing cable routing Refer to Section 2 4 2 for addi tional information on the Repeater output usage 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 Manual Set Switches Manual Set Switches Manual Set Switches Manual Set Switches Manual Set Switches The MODE and SET switches manually set the TimeView 400 for operation as a stand alone display cl...

Page 34: ...adapter The power jack accepts a barrel type plug with a 5 5 mm O D and a 2 1 mm I D Replacement adapters are available from Spectracom Specify Part Number T00058 The PS00142 International Power Supply accepts a wide voltage and line frequency range to allow operation nearly anywhere in the world The optional power adapter is secured to the rear panel of the TimeView 400 The supplied line cord is ...

Page 35: ...is eliminates the need to enter ad This eliminates the need to enter ad This eliminates the need to enter ad This eliminates the need to enter ad ditional time zone offsets into the ditional time zone offsets into the ditional time zone offsets into the ditional time zone offsets into the ditional time zone offsets into the TimeView TimeView TimeView TimeView TimeView 400 Place DIP switches 400 Pl...

Page 36: ... F F O N O F F O F F O 5 N O F F O N O F F O F F O 6 F F O N O N O F F O F F O 7 N O N O N O F F O F F O 8 F F O F F O F F O N O F F O 9 N O F F O F F O N O F F O 0 1 F F O N O F F O N O F F O 1 1 N O N O F F O N O F F O 2 1 F F O F F O N O N O F F O 3 1 N O F F O N O N O F F O 4 1 F F O N O N O N O F F O 5 1 N O N O N O N O F F O 6 1 F F O F F O F F O F F O N O 7 1 N O F F O F F O F F O N O 8 1 F...

Page 37: ...k for operation from a NetClock Master Clock or computer synchronization source Place this switch in the OFF position when the clock is connected to a NetClock or TimeBridge For computer set applications place this switch in the ON position Switch 8 and 9 Reserved Switch 8 and 9 Reserved Switch 8 and 9 Reserved Switch 8 and 9 Reserved Switch 8 and 9 Reserved DIP switches 8 and 9 are reserved for t...

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