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Contents

097-58001-02 Revision G – April 2008

TimeProvider User’s Guide

 

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How to Use This Guide

Purpose of This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   14

Who Should Read This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   14

Structure of This Guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   14

Conventions Used in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   15

Warnings, Cautions, Recommendations, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   16

Related Documents and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   17

Where to Find Answers to Product and Document Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   17

What’s New in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   17

Chapter 1 Overview of the TimeProvider

Overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   20

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   20
Expansion Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   21
Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   22
Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   22
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   23
Clocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   23

Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   23

Performance Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   24

Phase Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   25
MTIE Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   25
TDEV Calculations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   25
FFOFF Calculations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   26

NTP Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   26

SNMP – Simple Network Management Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   28

Physical Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   28

Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   30

System Power  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   33

Communication Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   34

Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   34
Local Craft Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   34
Remote Serial Port  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   34

Reference Input Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   34

Selecting the Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   35
SSMs and Quality Level  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   36
GPS Inputs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   38

Clock Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   39

Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   39

Retimer Modules  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   40

Summary of Contents for EDGE CLOCK 1000

Page 1: ...TimeProvider 1000 and 1100 Edge Clock User s Guide Revision G April 2008 Part Number 097 58001 02 ...

Page 2: ... 95131 1017 U S A http www symmetricom com Copyright 2003 2008 Symmetricom Inc All rights reserved Printed in U S A All product names service marks trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 3: ...1 Overview of the TimeProvider Overview 20 Shelves 20 Expansion Panel 21 Inputs 22 Outputs 22 Communication 23 Clocks 23 Operating Modes 23 Performance Monitoring 24 Phase Measurements 25 MTIE Calculations 25 TDEV Calculations 25 FFOFF Calculations 26 NTP Operation 26 SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol 28 Physical Description 28 Functional Description 30 System Power 33 Communication Ports 34...

Page 4: ...e Management Option 51 Ordering an NTP or SNMP License 51 Chapter 3 Installing the TimeProvider Getting Started 54 Pre Installation Check 54 Performing a Site Survey 54 Gathering the Tools 55 Unpacking the Unit 56 Rack Mounting 56 Making Connections 60 Making Ground Connections 60 Making Power Connections 61 Verifying Power and Grounding Connections 62 Making Input Connections 63 Making Output Con...

Page 5: ...ty Access Level 95 Managing the User List 96 Logging In 96 Logging Out 97 Adding a User 98 Changing the Current User s Password 99 Displaying a User s Access Level 99 Editing a User s Access Level 100 Deleting A User 101 Retrieving Current Users 101 Using SynCraft 102 Starting SynCraft 102 Creating a Connection 103 Opening a Connection 104 Closing a Connection 104 Provisioning the IOC 105 Setting ...

Page 6: ... Alarm Settings 131 Retrieving Current Alarms 132 Displaying Alarm Status 134 Clearing Alarms 135 Provisioning SNMP Parameters 136 Activating SNMP 136 Adding a User 137 Changing A User s Security Parameters 137 Displaying the Connected Users 137 Deleting a User 137 Setting Up SNMP Traps Informs and Notifications 137 System Commands 138 Displaying Events 138 Displaying the Configuration of the Time...

Page 7: ... 160 Diagnosing the IMC 162 Reading LED Conditions 162 Interpreting Error Messages 163 Replacing the IMC or IMC TPIU 163 Diagnosing the External TPIU 164 Diagnosing the Retimer Module 164 Replacing Output Modules 165 Replacing the Input Module 166 Troubleshooting the TimeProvider 167 Using Events to Troubleshoot 167 Using Alarm Codes to Troubleshoot 176 Repairing the TimeProvider 187 Obtaining Tec...

Page 8: ...01 Mechanical 201 TimeProvider 1000 Front Access Shelf 201 TimeProvider 1100 Rear Access Shelf 201 Environmental 202 Default Command Access Levels 204 Alarm Default Values 205 Default Equipment Parameters 208 Default Input Parameters 209 Default Output Parameters 210 Default Retimer Parameters 211 Overview 214 System Requirements 214 Installing SynCraft 215 Index ...

Page 9: ...ower Terminal Connectors 62 3 6 Assembling the ETSI Front Access Power Connector 62 3 7 BNC Input Module 63 3 8 Wire Wrap Input Module 64 3 9 DB9 Input Module 64 3 10 BT43 Input Module 65 3 11 Metric Siemens Input Module 65 3 12 BNC and Wire Wrap Output Modules 67 3 13 DB9 Output Modules 67 3 14 BT43 and Metric Siemens Output Modules 68 3 15 B 422 Output Module 68 3 16 Front Panel of the T1 wire w...

Page 10: ...Table of Contents 10 TimeProvider User s Guide 097 58001 02 Revision G April 2008 ...

Page 11: ...3 6 Alarm Connector Pinout 70 3 7 Connector Pinouts for the Serial Ports 79 3 8 Ethernet Communications Port Signal Connections 81 3 9 Installation Completeness Checklist 82 3 10 Firmware Feature Matrix 84 4 1 TL1 Syntax Conventions 86 4 2 Default Mask Parameters 117 4 3 Alarm Conditions and Defaults 127 4 4 Provisioning Record 141 5 1 LED Conditions for the IOC 146 5 2 LED Conditions for the IMC ...

Page 12: ... 7 7 Typical Power Consumption 200 7 8 Antenna Specifications 201 A 1 Default Access Levels for TL1 Commands 204 A 2 Default Alarm Settings 205 A 3 Default Equipment Parameters 208 A 4 Default Input Parameters 209 A 5 Default Output Parameters 210 A 6 Default Retimer Parameters 211 ...

Page 13: ...rmat layout and purpose of this guide In This Preface Purpose of This Guide Who Should Read This Guide Structure of This Guide Conventions Used in This Guide Warnings Cautions Recommendations and Notes Related Documents and Information Where to Find Answers to Product and Document Questions What s New in This Guide ...

Page 14: ... and appendixes Chapter Title Description Chapter 1 Overview of the TimeProvider Provides an overview of the product describes the major hardware and software features and lists the system specifications Chapter 2 Engineering and Ordering Procedures Lists the part number and ordering procedure for all TimeProvider parts and accessories Chapter 3 Installing the TimeProvider Contains procedures for ...

Page 15: ...means TimeProvider User s Guide The title of a document SSU CRITICAL IOC1 An operating mode alarm state status or chassis label Select File Open Click the Open option on the File menu Press Enter Press A named keyboard key The key name is shown as it appears on the keyboard An explanation of the key s acronym or function immediately follows the first reference to the key if required TimeProvider U...

Page 16: ...to equipment do not disregard ESD cautions All ESD cautions use this symbol ESD cautions are installation operation or maintenance procedures practices conditions or statements that if not strictly observed may result in possible personal injury electrostatic discharge damage to or destruction of static sensitive components of the equipment Electrical Shock Caution To avoid electrical shock and po...

Page 17: ...ur Symmetricom representative or your local sales office You can also contact us on the web at www symmetricom com What s New in This Guide No Revision F of this guide has been issued Revision G of this guide includes the following new information Added SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol on page 28 Corrected the Transit Node traceable row in Table 1 4 Added the Synchronized Traceability Unkno...

Page 18: ... the Baud Rate on page 91 and Table 6 5 Corrected the length of the password in Managing the User List on page 96 Added metric values to the table in Provisioning the LBO on page 121 Corrected the EXDSC alarm description in Table 4 3 Added the GPSCLRDEL and GPSFLTDEL keywords to the table in Provisioning System Level Alarms on page 130 Added Provisioning SNMP Parameters on page 136 Added the GPSCL...

Page 19: ...meProvider product In This Chapter Overview Operating Modes Performance Monitoring NTP Operation SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol Physical Description Functional Description System Power Communication Ports Reference Input Signals Clock Performance Output Signals Alarms Synchronization Status Messages SSMs SmartClock BesTime ...

Page 20: ...m s SmartClock technology design the oscillators within the IOCs are enhanced with improved performance and accuracy Using intelligent firmware algorithms SmartClock learns the effects of the ageing of the clock while it is locked to a reference signal and stores this information in its memory If the reference signals are lost or disqualified SmartClock uses the stored data to compensate for frequ...

Page 21: ...s an optional Expansion Panel that doubles to 64 the number of output channels available Figure 1 3 shows the rear access version of the Expansion Panel The Expansion Panel receives timing signals from the TimeProvider main shelf through an expansion cable The Expansion Panel provides four groups A through D of eight signals each group is automatically provisioned to the same output signal type as...

Page 22: ...he IMC IMC TPIU card The TimeProvider qualifies the input reference signals and detects the following errors Loss of Signal LOS Alarm Indication Signal AIS Loss of Framing and Synchronization Status Messages SSM where applicable Reference Input Signals on page 34 describes the inputs in more detail Outputs The TimeProvider produces a variety of outputs to meet different signal standards Output sig...

Page 23: ... exist In the event that all input references are lost or disqualified the TimeProvider s clock design together with the SmartClock technology goes into holdover mode with the oscillator providing the system reference The Rubidium IOC meets Stratum 2 Type II performance the Quartz IOC meets Stratum 3E Type I performance Operating Modes You can configure the TimeProvider to operate in one of three ...

Page 24: ...U card used with Antenna Kits 990 58545 03 or 990 58545 04 This mode complies with ITU T G 811 and Telcordia GR 2830 requirements for Primary Reference Receivers Clocks Valid signals on the PRS INP1 or INP2 connectors are used in conjunction with BesTime to extend compliance with GR 2830 G 811 standards The PRR mode uses Symmetricom s BesTime servo control that allows the TimeProvider to continue ...

Page 25: ...relative noisiness of an input signal that relates to frequency offsets and phase transients The TimeProvider automatically calculates MTIE for each enabled input from the 600 most recent 1 second phase updates From this calculation you can retrieve MTIE values for 1 5 10 50 100 and 500 second windows You can set an alarm threshold for each of these windows if the MTIE value exceeds this threshold...

Page 26: ...feature by issuing a unique key generated by Symmetricom based on the serial number of the IMC card or the IMC TPIU card or you can order the TimeProvider with the NTP option factory installed and activated Once activated the NTP function cannot be deactivated NTP operates in all three operating modes of the TimeProvider In the Subtending mode the NTP server is supported when the system reference ...

Page 27: ...he eight IP addresses ranging from 16 seconds to 1024 seconds incrementing in powers of 2 At any instance in client mode the time reference within the TimeProvider is totally derived from the ensembling of the timeservers and is not reliant on the IOC for time ticks Mode 4 GPS not available Server mode The TimeProvider can be enabled or disabled for server mode operation This mode is supported onl...

Page 28: ...cations while port 162 becomes the trap port Since the TimeProvider SNMP supports all existing functions full system control of the TimeProvider is maintained through SNMP The TimeProvider implements an SNMP agent A Management Information Base MIB browser or the SNMP Manager is used to access retrieve and query information defined by the MIB All reports queries autonomous messages control provisio...

Page 29: ... TimeProvider 1100 The chassis in Figure 1 5 is the older version that uses a 3 pin power connector Figure 1 5 Rear Panel of the TimeProvider 1100 Old Version Ethernet Output Modules IOC 2 IOC 1 IMC Power Connector Power Connector Connector Local Craft Connector Remote Serial Connector Expansion Connector GPS Connector Input Module Ethernet Output Modules Power Connector Power Connector Input Conn...

Page 30: ... two IOCs and one IMC One plug in Input module and up to four plug in Output modules complete the main shelf which provides up to 32 outputs The optional Expansion Panel can provide up to 32 additional outputs to provide a total of 64 outputs This section describes the components and block diagram of the TimeProvider The block diagram shown in Figure 1 7 contains the following major blocks Shelf I...

Page 31: ...ules Input Module The Input module receives the incoming reference signals and contains the alarm input output connector A variety of connector modules allows you to select the connector style and input impedance to match the wiring system at the installation site Information Management Card IMC The Information Management Card known as the IMC contains a processor that manages communications betwe...

Page 32: ...t lock After warm up is complete the IOC enters the fast lock state where it quickly frequency locks the local oscillator to the reference input Normal lock After the IOC has completed the fast lock cycle it enters the normal lock mode in which the TimeProvider uses the proper amount of filtering for the selected mode When set to the SSU mode and locked to an active input traceable to a Primary Re...

Page 33: ...rnal stand alone rack mounted assembly included in Antenna Kits 990 58545 01 and 990 58545 02 The TPIU can be used only with IMC card 090 58031 01 During antenna installation you can use the LEDs on the TPIU to detail the status of the received power and antenna communication See Making GPS Connections on page 71 for more information System Power The TimeProvider main shelf has redundant 48v DC in...

Page 34: ...imeProvider with TL1 commands using a terminal or personal computer PC with terminal emulation software or Symmetricom s craft software SynCraft The connector is located on the front panel of the IMC or IMC TPIU card The default specifications are 9600 8 N 1 The Local port is configured as a DCE interface Remote Serial Port The Remote serial connector can be used in the same manner as the local Cr...

Page 35: ...u can manually select the input signal you want to use If that signal becomes disqualified for any reason the local oscillator goes into the Holdover mode Revertive Switching Telcordia GR 378 and GR 1244 define two reference selection modes Revertive and Non revertive In the revertive mode when an input used as the system reference is disqualified for any reason if that input returns it reverts to...

Page 36: ...meProvider as revertive you provision any one of the inputs to a different Priority Level If the original primary input becomes available again the REFMODE QLEVEL and PRIORITY parameters determine whether the TimeProvider switches back to that input If REFMODE is set to AUTO then the reference switches according to the QLEVEL and PRIORITY settings If the QLEVEL and or PRIORITY parameter of the ori...

Page 37: ...ve example Priority Levels set to PRS 3 INP1 3 and INP2 3 Revertive2 2 Revertive example Priority Levels set to PRS 2 INP1 1 and INP2 2 1 2 2 2 PRS INP1 2 4 2 2 INP1 INP1 3 4 4 2 INP2 INP2 4 4 4 4 INP2 INP1 5 4 4 2 INP2 INP2 6 4 2 2 INP2 INP1 7 2 2 2 INP2 INP1 8 2 2 LOS PRS INP1 9 2 LOS 2 PRS PRS 10 LOS LOS 2 INP2 INP2 11 LOS LOS LOS Holdover Holdover 12 LOS LOS 2 INP2 INP2 13 2 LOS 2 INP2 PRS 14 ...

Page 38: ...illustrates the TPIU and Figure 1 9 illustrates the integrated IMC TPIU See Making GPS Connections on page 71 for more information on installing the GPS Antenna and the TPIU or IMC TPIU Figure 1 8 The TimeProvider Interface Unit TPIU Figure 1 9 The Integrated IMC TPIU 7 LOS LOS Holdover Holdover 8 LOS 1 INP2 INP2 9 1 1 INP2 INP1 Note 1 Non revertive example Priority Levels set to INP1 3 and INP2 3...

Page 39: ...MHz T1 8 kHz CC JCC JCC4 1 544 MHz and 6 312 MHz You can provision E1 and T1 signals with standard framing and G 703 formats Additionally TIA EIA B 422 1 544 and 2 048 MHz output signals are available using the TIA EIA B 422 Output module this module can be installed only in the main shelf and cannot be installed in the Expansion panel The output types provisioned in each group of the Master shelf...

Page 40: ... Retimer module is only available with BNC connectors The T1 Retimer module is available only with wire wrap connections Each Retimer module consists of two bi directional circuits Side 1 of the circuit provides Reamplifying Reshaping and Retiming or 3R Side 2 of the circuit provides Reamplifying and Reshaping only Both Side 1 and Side 2 line interfaces accept signals that are up to 16 dB down fro...

Page 41: ...alarm is set at the end of the period A similar timer CLRDELAY clears the alarm after the alarm condition is no longer present For more information on connecting alarms see Making Alarm Connections on page 70 For information on provisioning alarm levels see Provisioning the Alarm Levels on page 126 Synchronization Status Messages SSMs The TimeProvider supports input and output SSMs SSMs provide a ...

Page 42: ... determined by the CLKTYPE parameter for the local oscillator on the selected IOC module You can provision the CLKTYPE parameter to Type I Type II ST2 or ST3E Output SSMs You must provision the TimeProvider s outputs according to the type of SSM operation you are using For ANSI SSM operation set the output type to Extended SuperFrame ESF for ANSI SSM operation For ITU SSM operation set the output ...

Page 43: ...ontinuous lock the TimeProvider then issues an event message similar to this IOC1 EQPT NA SCAVAIL NSA 04 12 14 12 13 14 SMARTCLOCK ALGORITHM ENABLED If you reset the IOC or if the oscillator becomes less stable for example due to extreme temperature swings the TimeProvider disables SmartClock and issues an event message similar to this IOC1 EQPT NA SCAVAIL NSA 04 12 17 15 16 17 SMARTCLOCK ALGORITH...

Page 44: ...etermined by the GPS control input The control loops can use either measurement data or prediction data The inputs are measured for phase frequency and drift transients When the input to either loop is determined to be valid then the measured data is used to generate the correction signal to the local oscillator If BesTime detects a transient on the input it switches to the prediction data before ...

Page 45: ...cedures This chapter describes the items available with the TimeProvider and lists the part number for each item In This Chapter Shelf Expansion Panel Input Modules Output Modules IMC and IOC Modules GPS Antenna Ordering and Parts List Ordering the Cable Management Option Ordering an NTP or SNMP License ...

Page 46: ...he shelf also supports one Input module and from one to four Output modules Each Output module terminates eight output timing signals Alarms terminate on wire wrap or DB 25 connectors depending on the Input module used The minimum configuration is one IMC or IMC TPIU and one IOC for non protected operation Using two IOC modules provides protection in case one of the IOC modules fail See Table 2 5 ...

Page 47: ...s available for the TimeProvider Output Modules Symmetricom has eight Output modules available for the TimeProvider that allow you to select the proper termination for your application You can install any combination of up to four Output modules in the main shelf or in the available Expansion Panel Table 2 2 lists the Output modules available for the TimeProvider Table 2 1 Input Modules Available ...

Page 48: ...90 58091 06 Metric Siemens 1 6 5 6 Output module 090 58091 07 DB9 Output module eight connectors 090 58081 02 T1 Retimer module spare WW installed in the main shelf only 090 58082 01 E1 Retimer module spare BNC installed in the main shelf only 090 58091 99 Blank module cover for any unused Output module locations 093 58091 07 Backshell and pin kit for the DB9 Output module 8 sets Table 2 3 IOC and...

Page 49: ...545 01 TimeProvider GPS Antenna 090 58545 21 TPIU Assembly 090 58543 03 Front access TPIU interconnect cable 1 m 3 ft with straight connectors 093 72010 71 Antenna mounting hardware 043 00018 01 Lightning suppressor 990 58545 03 TimeProvider GPS Antenna Kit Rear Access for use with the integrated IMC TPIU 090 58041 01 sold separately Kit includes the following items 090 58545 01 TimeProvider GPS A...

Page 50: ...PIU Interconnect cable 1 m 3 ft Rear Access TPIU Interconnect cable 3 m 10 ft Rear Access TPIU Interconnect cable 6 m 20 ft Rear Access TPIU Interconnect cable 15 m 50 ft Note These cables for use with IMC 090 58031 01 and with standalone TPIU 090 58545 21 060 58545 01 060 58545 02 060 58545 05 060 58545 10 060 58545 20 060 58545 30 060 58545 50 060 58545 60 060 58545 80 060 58545 99 RG 58 cable 3...

Page 51: ...each system and is based on the serial number of the IMC or IMC TPIU card To order the NTP option with a new TimeProvider system or for an already installed unit include part number 920 58000 01 To order the SNMP option with a new TimeProvider system or for an already installed unit include part number 920 58002 01 For an already installed system you must also provide the serial number of the IMC ...

Page 52: ...Chapter 2 Engineering and Ordering Procedures Ordering an NTP or SNMP License 52 TimeProvider User s Guide 097 58001 02 Revision G April 2008 ...

Page 53: ...pter describes the procedures for installing the TimeProvider shelf and the available Expansion Panel In This Chapter Getting Started Unpacking the Unit Rack Mounting Making Connections Installing Connections to the Ethernet Port Installation Check List Powering Up the Shelf Working With Cards Firmware Features ...

Page 54: ... 45 mm For ventilation plan on leaving a 1 RU space below the shelf The NEBS rear access shelf is 5 25 inches tall 133 mm or 3 RU For ventilation plan for a 2 RU space above the shelf and a 1 RU space below the shelf The Expansion Panel also mounts in a 19 inch 48 cm rack and it is 3 5 inches 89 mm or 2 RU tall The Expansion Panel does not require ventilation spaces above or below it You can mount...

Page 55: ...the appropriate impedance required by the specific signal type Mating connectors for terminating signal wiring For wire wrap connections only No 22 AWG 0 326 mm2 shielded twisted pair wire wrap cable of the appropriate impedance for the specific signal requirements Wire wrap tool wire wrap modules only Fasteners for mounting the equipment in rack Digital Voltmeter DVM for verifying power connectio...

Page 56: ...aside small parts which may be packed in the container 7 Remove the accessories from the container 8 Remove the anti static packaging from the unit and accessories 9 Verify that the model and item number shown on the shipping list agrees with the model and item number on the equipment The item number can be found on a label affixed to the TimeProvider Contact your Symmetricom distributor if the mo...

Page 57: ...vider Model 1100 A sample installation with the cable management tray is shown in Figure 3 2 1 Attach the rack mounting ears to the shelf using 8 32 x 3 8 inch screws Ensure that the ears are attached at equal distances from the front of the unit as shown in Figure 3 1 or Figure 3 2 2 Mount the shelf to the front of the equipment rack rails with four screws and associated hardware Use the proper s...

Page 58: ...r 3 Installing the TimeProvider Rack Mounting 58 TimeProvider User s Guide 097 58001 02 Revision G April 2008 Figure 3 2 Installing the Model 1100 Shelf Cable Management tray and Expansion Panel 19 inch Rack ...

Page 59: ...097 58001 02 Revision G April 2008 TimeProvider User s Guide 59 Chapter 3 Installing the TimeProvider Rack Mounting Figure 3 3 Installing the Model 1000 Shelf and Expansion Panel 23 inch Rack ...

Page 60: ...ws Front Access Shelf To connect Chassis Ground on the front access chassis connect a cable from the frame ground lug on the left side of the front panel to the proper grounding zone or master ground bar Rear Access Shelf To connect Chassis Ground on the rear access shelf insert a grounding terminal block to one of the ground posts located on the lower left side at the rear of the shelf to the pro...

Page 61: ...31 mm2 minimum wire to each pin Slip the appropriate grommet over the wires and screw the shell together 2 Attach the connector to the Power A and Power B connectors on the shelf Electrical Shock Caution To avoid possible injury from shock make sure that the fuses are removed from the fuse panel or power supply before connecting or applying power to the unit Warning For continued fire protection r...

Page 62: ...he interconnection cable part number 060 58002 03 Verifying Power and Grounding Connections To verify power and grounding connections 1 Using a DVM measure the voltage between pins 1 and 2 on the rear access NEBS connector or between pins 2 and 3 of the front access ETSI connector 2 Verify that voltage is 36 to 72 V DC The inputs are protected against reverse polarity Pin 1 48 V DC Battery Pin 2 4...

Page 63: ... by tightening the screws on each side of the module Figure 3 7 BNC Input Module Table 3 2 Input Connector Modules Available for the IOC Item Number Description Alarm Connector Reference 090 58061 01 BNC Input module DB 25 see Table 3 6 Figure 3 7 090 58061 02 Wire wrap Input module Wire wrap Figure 3 8 090 58061 03 DB9 Input module DB 25 see Table 3 6 Figure 3 9 090 58061 04 BT43 Input module DB ...

Page 64: ...ser s Guide 097 58001 02 Revision G April 2008 Figure 3 8 Wire Wrap Input Module Figure 3 9 DB9 Input Module The pinout for the DB9 Input module is shown in Table 3 3 Table 3 3 Pinout for the DB9 Input Module Pin Description 3 Chassis ground 4 Span Input Tip 8 Span Input Ring ...

Page 65: ...097 58001 02 Revision G April 2008 TimeProvider User s Guide 65 Chapter 3 Installing the TimeProvider Making Connections Figure 3 10 BT43 Input Module Figure 3 11 Metric Siemens Input Module ...

Page 66: ... Table 3 4 Output Connector Modules Item Number Description Reference 090 58091 01 BNC Output module Figure 3 12 090 58091 02 Wire wrap Output module Figure 3 12 090 58091 03 DB9 Output module four connectors Figure 3 13 090 58091 07 DB9 Output module eight connectors Figure 3 13 090 58091 04 SMZ BT43 Output module Figure 3 14 090 58091 05 Metric Siemens 1 0 2 3 Output module Figure 3 14 090 58091...

Page 67: ...097 58001 02 Revision G April 2008 TimeProvider User s Guide 67 Chapter 3 Installing the TimeProvider Making Connections Figure 3 12 BNC and Wire Wrap Output Modules Figure 3 13 DB9 Output Modules ...

Page 68: ...hapter 3 Installing the TimeProvider Making Connections 68 TimeProvider User s Guide 097 58001 02 Revision G April 2008 Figure 3 14 BT43 and Metric Siemens Output Modules Figure 3 15 B 422 Output Module ...

Page 69: ...ates the input and output connections for a typical installation Side 1 of the Retimer provides 3R Re shape Re amplify and Re time for the E1 or T1 signal to a client Network Element Figure 3 16 Front Panel of the T1 wire wrap and E1 BNC Retimer Modules Figure 3 17 illustrates a sample schematic for connecting a Retimer connected to both sides of a DSX 1 panel in a Central Office Figure 3 17 Sampl...

Page 70: ...le 3 6 Alarm Connector Pinout Pin Description 1 No Connection 2 Minor Normally Closed NC Audible 3 Minor Common Audible 4 Minor NC Visual 5 Minor Common Visual 6 Major NC Audible 7 Major Common Audible 8 Major NC Visual 9 Major Common Visual 10 Critical NC Audible 11 Critical Common Audible 12 Critical NC Visual 13 Critical Common Visual 14 Ground 15 Minor Normally Open NO Audible 16 Critical PRS ...

Page 71: ...ion Installing the GPS Antenna These installation procedures are to be used in support of local company procedures and the Installation Job Specification Prior to installing the antenna you should plan the site antenna location lightning suppressor location cable route and all other details Use Figure 3 19 as a guide to locating the antenna Figure 3 19 Locating the GPS Antenna To install the anten...

Page 72: ...odes Note To achieve optimum results the TimeProvider GPS rooftop antenna requires a minimum cable length of 8 meters 27 feet from the antenna to the TimeProvider system this overall length includes the cable section to the lightning suppressor Recommendation Symmetricom recommends that you use one of the following grounding points Valid roof ring ground system Cad weld to building structural stee...

Page 73: ...ach the antenna mounting bracket to a 1 inch 2 5 cm diameter pipe or wood post If you are mounting the bracket to a pipe assemble as shown in Figure 3 21 Slide the two V bolts over the pipe and through the mounting bracket slots then place the provided four washers and four nuts over the V bolts against the mounting bracket Leave the V bolts loose enough to allow for final adjustments ...

Page 74: ...lf tapping screws in two diagonally positioned mounting bracket slots and attach to the post Figure 3 22 Installing the Antenna Bracket on a Post Mount the antenna and mast assembly to the L bracket 2 Connect the mast to the flange using PVC glue 3 Feed an RG58 060 58545 xx cable through the bottom of the mast as illustrated See Table 2 4 for specific cable lengths 4 Connect the cable to the anten...

Page 75: ... the horizon and tighten the mounting bracket bolts 8 Bolt the lightning suppressor mounting plate to a flange that is attached to a valid earth ground The roof ring ground system a Central Office grounding plate and building structural steel are examples of valid earth ground points If the mounting plate cannot be bolted to a valid earth ground bolt the mounting plate to a point within 15 feet 4 ...

Page 76: ...ection of conduit to the antenna 12 Route the antenna cable through the conduit and connect the cable to the lightning suppressor See Table 2 4 for specific cable lengths 13 If the lightning suppressor is not mounted directly to a valid earth ground crimp a length of 4 115 mm 6 AWG ground cable to the two hole terminal slide the terminal over any two of the three threaded posts on the lightning su...

Page 77: ...in either TimeProvider main shelf as shown in Figure 1 4 Use the installation procedure described in Replacing the IMC or IMC TPIU on page 163 Installing the TPIU You mount the TPIU on a rack near the TimeProvider main shelf Symmetricom supplies the connecting cable 060 58543 xx or 060 58544 xx in several lengths as listed in Table 2 4 The Integrated GPS Antenna kit 990 58545 01 or 990 58545 02 is...

Page 78: ...eProvider Making Connections 78 TimeProvider User s Guide 097 58001 02 Revision G April 2008 Figure 3 25 Mounting the TPIU and Expansion Panel on the Same Rack Ears Figure 3 26 Mounting the TPIU with a Model 1000 ETSI Style Shelf ...

Page 79: ...erial cable to the desired port 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port of the PC or terminal device Use the procedure described in Starting the TimeProvider for the First Time on page 88 to connect to the TimeProvider The default settings for the local Craft serial port are DCE 9600 Baud 8 bits no parity 1 stop bit echo on and handshaking disabled Table 3 7 lists the signal connec...

Page 80: ... control from a remote site Direct Ethernet Connection You use a direct Ethernet connection when a service technician is on site You must configure the Ethernet settings using TL1 commands over a serial connection before you can use the Ethernet connection Use the direct connection to troubleshoot a LAN connection To connect the TimeProvider to a PC or terminal perform the following steps 1 Connec...

Page 81: ...or laptop to the LAN connect one end of the RJ 45 cable to the Ethernet port of the PC or laptop Connect the other end of the cable to the LAN outlet 3 Use a remote monitoring software application such as SynCraft or TimePictra to connect to and monitor the TimeProvider See Appendix B CRAFT Software Reference for more information on installing and using SynCraft Table 3 8 lists the Ethernet commun...

Page 82: ...d handle the cards associated with the TimeProvider Properly Handling Cards When handling any of the cards observe the following precautions Use proper static control precautions when handling cards Protect the equipment against ESD electrostatic discharge by using a grounded protective wrist strap and normal equipment grounding Avoid touching component leads and edge connectors Avoid placing the ...

Page 83: ...t of the shelf Be sure to place the card on a static free surface To remove the IMC or IMC TPIU loosen the captive screws and pull on the U shaped handle To remove the Input or Output modules loosen and then pull out on the captive screws Note Cards can be removed and inserted while system power is supplied without damaging modules however system performance may be affected Caution For continued E...

Page 84: ...tures Added 1 01 04 1 01 02 E1 T1 2 048 MHz signals Quartz IOC SSMs 1 02 01 1 02 12 GPS Rubidium IOC Japanese input output signals Composite Clock signals 1 03 03 1 03 04 T1 Retimer Input output port labeling Enhanced event log management 1 04 02 1 04 02 NTP TIA EIA B 422 output signals Integrated IMC with TPIU IMC TPIU Programmable E1 SSM bit position Programmable CAS CCS framing on inputs and ou...

Page 85: ...r For detailed information on the syntax and format for each available TL1 command refer to the TimeProvider TL1 Reference Guide part number 097 58001 01 In This Chapter TL1 Overview Starting the TimeProvider for the First Time Setting Communications Parameters Defining the Security Parameters Managing the User List Using SynCraft Provisioning the IOC Provisioning the Input Reference Provisioning ...

Page 86: ... parameter field separator semicolon is the terminating character for commands and responses square brackets indicate optional parameters Adjacent colons indicate unused fields If an unused field is the last parameter in the list for example the general block or the parameter block you can omit the colon and simply type the semicolon If you enter a space in the command string the TimeProvider igno...

Page 87: ... 1 COMPLD In Process Response The TimeProvider sends an in process response only if it cannot respond to the command within two seconds The response terminates with a less than character with no semicolon until after the TimeProvider sends the requested output response message The format of the in process message is cr lf lf sid date time cr lf IP ctag cr lf A sample in process response is TIMEPRO...

Page 88: ...ous Message at any time whether to report that a user initiated change has occurred to report that an active alarm condition exists or to report that an alarm has been cleared The format of the Autonomous message is as follows note that the text REPT identifies the response as a Autonomous Message cr lf lf sid date time cr lf almcde atag REPT reptype aidtype cr lf aid aditype ntfcncde condtype srv...

Page 89: ...first time you must create a username and password using the TL1 commands described below Once you create a username and password you can connect to the TimeProvider using the SynCraft application as described in Using SynCraft on page 102 or using the TL1 commands in this section 1 Connect a straight through DB 9 to DB 9 serial cable to the local Craft port located on the front panel of the IMC o...

Page 90: ...name then the TimeProvider returns the SID in quote marks The TimeProvider responds with TP SSU 07 08 24 10 22 03 A 1167 REPT EVT IMC EQPT NA SIDCHG NSA 07 08 24 10 22 03 SYSTEM S SOURCE ID HAS CHANGED TP SSU Setting the Response Format Release 3 2 of the TimeProvider provides two formats for the autonomous and response messages Legacy and GR833 Use the following TL1 command to set the response fo...

Page 91: ...ask For detailed information on the ED EQPT command see the TimeProvider TL1 Reference Guide Record the values you provision in Table 4 4 Setting RS 232 Parameters This section describes how to set the baud rate the handshaking mode and echo modes on the local and remote ports The default values are 9600 baud No flow control echo mode disabled tidquiet disabled Setting the Baud Rate Use the ED EQP...

Page 92: ... on the local Craft or Remote port to On or Off When set to ENABLE characters you type at the keyboard also appear on the monitor If one keystroke generates two characters on the monitor set this parameter to DISABLE You can also use ED EQPT to echo the tid in the response from the TimeProvider ED EQPT tid aid ctag keyword value This command has a default access level of ADMIN Sample Command ED EQ...

Page 93: ...his command has a default access level of ADMIN Sample Command ED EQPT COMI TS1000 IPGATE 127 0 0 1 This command sets the IP Gate address to 127 0 0 1 Use an appropriate gateway address for your network and record the address in Table 4 4 Autonomous Message TP SSU 03 10 24 10 15 04 A 1169 REPT EVT COMI NA IPGATE NSA 03 10 24 10 15 04 IP GATEWAY ADDRESS HAS CHANGED Note To avoid unexpected interrup...

Page 94: ...ader Use the RTRV HDR command to display the response header which includes the system identification sid date and time You can also use this command to verify that the communication link to the TimeProvider is working properly This command has a default access level of NONE Sample Command RTRV HDR TS1000 Normal Response TP SSU 03 05 15 09 59 25 M TS1000 COMPLD Defining the Security Parameters The...

Page 95: ...imeProvider Access Levels The security measures built into the TimeProvider are based on a list of users authorized to access the unit Each user has their own password and is assigned to one of the following access levels NONE USER ADMIN or SECURITY Users can issue the TL1 commands available at their access level Managing the User List on page 96 describes how to manage the user list If you do not...

Page 96: ...or more information on the ENT USER SECU command Autonomous Message TP SSU 03 05 15 09 59 09 A 1166 REPT EVT IMC NA USRADD NSA 03 05 15 09 59 09 USER HAS BEEN ADDED Logging In You can now log in using the ACT USER command and the new user name and password to continue with the provisioning process Sample Command ACT USER DEPTHEAD TS1000 TP01 Normal Response TP SSU 03 05 15 09 59 15 M TS1000 COMPLD...

Page 97: ...inate any other user The username is not case sensitive but it must be spelled exactly as assigned CANC USER tid uid ctag This command has a default access level of USER Parameter uid Value Description uid username Up to 20 case insensitive characters Assigned user name pid password Up to 20 case sensitive characters Must include at least two non alphabetic and one special character any printing c...

Page 98: ...s are defined in the user list the DENY response is sent Only a Security level user can add to the user list ENT USER SECU tid uid ctag pid uap This command always has an access level of SECURITY Sample Command ENT USER SECU TECHNICIAN TS1000 TECH01 USER This command creates a user named TECHNICIAN with a password of TECH01 at the User access level Autonomous Message TP SSU 03 10 24 10 28 24 A 117...

Page 99: ... IMC NA PIDCHG NSA 03 10 24 10 30 01 USER PASSWORD HAS CHANGED Displaying a User s Access Level Use the following TL1 command to display the access level for a specified user or for all users RTRV USER SECU uid ctag This command always has an access level of SECURITY Keyword Value Description uid username Up to 20 case insensitive alphanumeric characters oldpid Must match existing value or DENY is...

Page 100: ...r s Access Level Use the following TL1 command to change the access level for a specified user ED USER SECU tid uid ctag keyword value This command always has an access level of SECURITY Sample Command ED USER SECU TECHNICIAN TS1000 ACCLVL ADMIN This command changes the access level for the TECHNICIAN user to ADMIN Response Value Description username Up to 20 case insensitive characters Assigned u...

Page 101: ...eletes the TECHNICIAN user from the user list Autonomous Message TP SSU 03 10 24 10 35 54 A 1175 REPT EVT IMC EQPT NA USRDEL NSA 03 10 24 10 35 54 USER HAS BEEN DELETED Retrieving Current Users Use the RTRV USER command to display a list of all currently connected users The TimeProvider supports up to 10 TCP simultaneous connections as well as one local and one remote serial connection If a user i...

Page 102: ...ovider and it provides a convenient GUI graphical user interface for managing the TimeProvider and other Symmetricom products You install SynCraft using the procedures in Appendix B CRAFT Software Reference Starting SynCraft To start the SynCraft application double click it s icon or select Start Programs Symmetricom SynCraft The SynCraft window appears as shown in Figure 4 1 Figure 4 1 The SynCra...

Page 103: ...d as appropriate for your installation then click Save Name the name of the connection as used by SynCraft Type select TimeProvider from the drop down list SiD enter the Source ID for the unit Username enter a user name in the TimeProvider s userid list Password enter the password for the user If this is the first log in attempt the user level is automatically defined to be at the Security level T...

Page 104: ...p down list that appears the Logical View appears in the main SynCraft window as shown in Figure 4 3 For more information on using SynCraft refer to the on line help provided by selecting Help TimeProvider Help on the main SynCraft menu Figure 4 3 Logical View of the TimeProvider Closing a Connection To close the connection to the TimeProvider right click the name of the connection in the network ...

Page 105: ...nals on the INP1 or INP2 connectors You can provision these inputs to Composite Clock signal types only when the TimeProvider is in SUB mode In the PRR mode the antenna provides GPS signals as the primary reference When enabled and qualified the PRS INP1 and INP2 signals are used as part of the BesTime algorithm only to enhance the stability of the output signals If the GPS input is lost when in P...

Page 106: ...e SSU SUB or PRR RTRV SYS MODE tid ctag This command has a default access level of USER Sample Command RTRV SYS MODE TS1000 Normal Response TP SSU 03 10 24 10 37 54 M TS1000 COMPLD SSU SYSMODE cont d SUB Set the TimeProvider to Subtending operating mode PRS Monitor only and Disabled cannot be Enabled INP1 Priority 1 and Enabled INP2 Priority 2 and Enabled GPS Monitor only and Disabled cannot be En...

Page 107: ...eady to put it back in service Autonomous Message TP SSU 03 10 24 10 42 40 A 1177 REPT EVT IOC1 EQPT NA IOCSTATE NSA 03 10 24 10 42 40 IOC STATE HAS CHANGED INSRV Note Type I and ST3E cannot be defined to a Rubidium IOC and Type II and ST2 cannot be defined to a quartz based IOC aid keyword value Description Default value IOCm m 1 2 IOCMODE ACTIVE STANDBY Sets the mode of the specified IOC For red...

Page 108: ...to the TimeProvider You can enable disable or place an input in Monitor mode where the input is monitored but cannot be selected as the system reference ED EQPT tid aid ctag keyword value This command has a default access level of ADMIN Sample Command ED EQPT INP1 TS1000 INSTATE MONITOR This command places Input 1 in the Monitor mode Autonomous Message TP SSU 03 10 24 10 44 21 A 1178 REPT EVT INP1...

Page 109: ...10 24 10 45 15 GPS MODE HAS CHANGED AUTO To manually set the location of the receiver you must enter the latitude the longitude and the altitude in m in the same command using commas to separate the parameters Sample Command ED EQPT GPS TS1000 POS 30 28 34 0N 97 50 16 0W 333 0 aid keyword value Description Default value GPS MODE AUTO The antenna position latitude longitude and elevation is automat...

Page 110: ...NG TYPE HAS CHANGED 5M Setting the Input Frame Type Use the ED SYNC command to provision the type of framing present on the input signal ED SYNC tid aid ctag keyword value If you provision the TimeProvider to the Subtending mode see Setting the System Mode on page 105 then the input frame type is automatically set to Composite Clock type signals You can set the FRMTYPE to CC JCC or JCC4 when the T...

Page 111: ...s disqualified When the input signal is re qualified the TimeProvider can either keep the current reference or switch back to the re qualified signal The first case keeping the current reference is also known as non revertive mode the second case switching back to the re qualified input is known as revertive mode The QLEVEL see Setting the Input Quality Level on page 112 and the PRIORITY see Setti...

Page 112: ...IN Sample Command ED SYNC SYS TS1000 REFMODE AUTO Autonomous Message TP SSU 03 10 24 10 52 25 A 1182 REPT EVT SYS EQPT NA REFMODE NSA 03 10 24 10 52 25 SYSTEM REFERENCE MODE HAS CHANGED AUTO Setting the Input Quality Level Use the ED SYNC command to set the quality level QLEVEL of the specified input You set the QLEVEL when using inputs that do not have an associated SSM or when you want to set an...

Page 113: ... Input Priority Level The PRIORITY level works together with the QLEVEL parameter described in Setting the Input Quality Level on page 112 to determine the switching strategy The PRIORITY level is the second factor the TimeProvider uses to determine which input to use when the original primary input becomes unavailable Use the ED SYNC command to set the PRIORITY level of the selected reference ED ...

Page 114: ...he Reference Use the ED SYNC command to manually select the reference To select the reference you must first set the REFMODE keyword to FORCED as described in Controlling Automatic Reference Switching on page 111 ED SYNC tid aid ctag keyword value This command has a default access level of ADMIN Sample Command ED SYNC SYS TS1000 INPREF PRS This command forces the signal on the PRS input to be the ...

Page 115: ...SYNC tid aid ctag keyword value This command has a default access level of ADMIN Sample Command ED SYNC INP1 TS1000 SSMENA ENABLE Autonomous Message TP SSU 03 10 24 11 02 28 A 1186 REPT EVT INP1 T1 NA SSMENA NSA 03 10 24 11 02 28 INPUT READING OF SSM HAS CHANGED ENABLE Defining the SSM Bit Position After you enable an E1 CAS CAS input to read SSMs you must then define the bit containing the SSM ED...

Page 116: ...ADMIN Sample Command ED SYNC INP1 TS1000 CRCENA ENABLE Normal Response TP SSU 03 10 24 11 06 57 A 1188 REPT EVT INP1 T1 NA CRCENA NSA 03 10 24 11 06 57 INPUT CRC HAS CHANGED ENABLE Using Performance Monitoring You can set thresholds for alarms and for qualifying inputs using MTIE and FFOFF data For more information on performance monitoring see Performance Monitoring on page 24 Setting MTIE and FF...

Page 117: ...bservation threshold in ns MTIE 10 1 to 5 000 000 10 second MTIE observation threshold in ns MTIE 50 1 to 5 000 000 50 second MTIE observation threshold in ns MTIE 100 1 to 5 000 000 100 second MTIE observation threshold in ns MTIE 500 1 to 5 000 000 500 second MTIE observation threshold in ns FFOFF 60 100 to 10 000 000 Set FFOFF threshold for 60 second calculation period in ps s Table 4 2 Default...

Page 118: ...1000 MTIE MJ This command sets the GPS input to report a Major alarm when the MTIE performance threshold is exceeded Autonomous Message TP SSU 03 05 15 09 59 09 A 1189 REPT EVT GPS EQPT ALMCHG ALMCHG 03 04 05 15 17 57 ALARM PARAMETER HAS CHANGED GPS MJ Provisioning the Outputs This section describes the commands you use to provision the outputs of the TimeProvider You provision outputs in groups o...

Page 119: ... 8 channels or 16 channels if the Expansion Panel is also used Autonomous Message TP SSU 03 10 24 11 09 12 A 1189 REPT EVT OUTA EQPT NA OUTSTATE NSA 03 10 24 11 09 12 OUTPUT GROUP STATE HAS CHANGED DISABLE Provisioning the Output Framing Type Use the ED SYNC command to provision the output framing type CAS and CCS are available for E1 output framing D4 and ESF are available for T1 output framing E...

Page 120: ... individual ports the SLIPCLR keyword allows you to clear a Slip alarm The ED SYNC command with the RTMLBO keyword allows you to set the line build out length the FREEFLT and HOLDFLT keywords allow you to enable or disable the cut through mode when the clock enters Free run or Holdover mode Enabling and Disabling the Retimers Use the ED EQPT command to enable or disable the specified Retimer group...

Page 121: ...his command sets the line build out length for port 1 in Retimer group A to 266 to 399 ft 80 to 121 m Autonomous Message TP SSU 03 10 24 11 09 12 A 1189 REPT EVT RTMA EQPT NA OUTSTATE NSA 03 10 24 11 09 12 LBO HAS CHANGED 2 aid keyword value Description Default value RTMg p g A B C D p 1 2 Note The RTM LBO parameter is valid only for T1 signals for the E1 Retimer the IPNV Invalid Parameter DENY co...

Page 122: ...scillator enters free run mode Autonomous Message TP SSU 03 10 24 11 09 12 A 1189 REPT EVT RTMA EQPT NA OUTSTATE NSA 03 10 24 11 09 12 CUTTHRU STATE HAS CHANGED CUTTHRU Provisioning NTP Parameters This section describes how to enable and provision the Network Time Protocol NTP feature in the TimeProvider There are TL1 commands that allow you to Activate the NTP feature Edit the NTP parameters aid ...

Page 123: ...NTP feature within the TimeProvider and uses an activation code provided by Symmetricom Normal Response TP SSU 03 05 15 09 59 09 M 1166 COMPLD IMC Serial ABC123 NTP activated Autonomous Message TP SSU 03 05 15 09 59 09 A 1166 REPT EVT EQPT IMC EQPT FEATURE TC 03 05 15 09 59 09 System Feature has been enabled Editing NTP Peer Server Parameters You use the ED EQPT command to edit the NTP peer server...

Page 124: ...le authentication the TimeProvider as the NTP server includes the authentication value in an encrypted portion of the time transmission you use the KEYGEN keyword to set the authentication key An NTP client that has the same authentication key value can then authenticate the identity of the NTP server Authentication is optional ED EQPT tid NTP ctag AUTHEN value This command has a default access le...

Page 125: ...m authentication The ED EQPT command allows you to add delete or modify the authentication key and key ID ED EQPT tid NTP ctag KEYGEN func keyID key This command has a default access level of ADMIN Sample Command ED EQPT NTP TP1000 KEYGEN ADD 998 ABC123 This command generates the key in NTP timestamps sent by the TimeProvider Normal Response TP SSU 03 05 15 10 04 32 A 1166 REPT EVT NTP EQPT SERVER...

Page 126: ...with the IMC and IOC You can use this command to reset all alarm levels to the factory default values and to allow the TimeProvider to escalate alarms Table 4 3 lists the alarms a brief description of each alarm and it s default parameters SET ATTR tid aid ctag keyword value This command has a default access level of ADMIN aid keyword value Description SYS ELEVTIME ENABLE DISABLE default Allow ala...

Page 127: ...MN MJ CR IMMED No MJ MJ EXTALM External alarm generated by external equipment NR NA MN MJ CR IMMED No MN MN aid IMC IOC1COMM Comm alarm with IOC 1 NR NA MN MJ CR IMMED No MN MN IOC2COMM Comm alarm with IOC 2 NR NA MN MJ CR IMMED No MN MN aid IOC IOC1COMM Comm alarm from IMC module to IOC1 module NR NA MN MJ CR IMMED No MN MN IOC2COMM Comm alarm from IMC module to IOC2 module NR NA MN MJ CR IMMED N...

Page 128: ...N MN INPLOS Specified input has Loss Of Signal 1 MN MJ CR IMMED No MN MN INPFRQ Specified input has calculated received frequency that exceeds the pull in range of the LO This alarm condition disqualifies the input as a possible reference 2 NR NA MN MJ CR IMMED No MN NR INPPHASE Specified input port s phase measurement exceeds usable value NR NA MN MJ CR IMMED No MN MN EXDSC Input has had excessiv...

Page 129: ...condition disqualifies the input as a possible reference 2 NR NA MN MJ CR IMMED No MN NR INPPHASE Specified input port s phase measurement exceeds usable value NR NA MN MJ CR IMMED No MN MN INPQL The received SSM is of lesser quality than the provisioned QLEVEL for a specified input This alarm occurs when you provision the input s QLEVEL below the quality level of the LO NR NA MN MJ CR IMMED No MN...

Page 130: ...ndividual alarms ED SYNC tid aid ctag keyword value This command has a default access level of ADMIN Note 1 When the fault is detected the input is immediately removed from the possible reference list The fault must be continuously present for the period specified by FLTDELAY before the alarm is set After the alarm is set it clears once the input signal is fault free for the period specified by CL...

Page 131: ...t Alarm Settings You can display the current settings for any alarm using the RTRV ATTR command RTRV ATTR tid aid ctag keyword This command always has an access level of USER SYS cont d GPSCLRDEL 0 to 1000 s Sets the time delay to declare GPS is valid after an alarm condition clears 5 GPSFLTDEL 1 to 1000 s Sets the time delay before a GPS fault is declared 1 aid keyword Description SYS ELEVTIME EN...

Page 132: ...ed with all system level alarms Normal Response TP SSU 03 10 24 11 21 20 M TS1000 COMPLD SYS IOC1EQPT NA SYS IOC2EQPT NA SYS PWRA MJ SYS PWRB MJ SYS EXTALM1 MJ SYS EXTALM2 CR SYS EXPFAIL MJ Retrieving Current Alarms You can display the current active alarms using the RTRV ALM command RTRV ALM tid aid ctag Field Description aid The aid specified in the command event id The identifier of the alarm w...

Page 133: ...Provider to return all current alarms aid Description ALL or null SYS IMC IOCm m 1 2 PRS INPp p 1 2 OUTg g A B C D Access identifiers Value Description aid Access identifier aidtype Access identifier type EQPT alarm associated with operation of the system T1 alarm associated with inputs or outputs ntfcncde Notification code MN Minor alarm MJ Major alarm CR Critical alarm condtype Condition type ke...

Page 134: ...LT Displaying Alarm Status The RTRV COND command displays information about the current summary alarm status of components within the TimeProvider The active IOC reports alarms for the Input Output and Expansion Panel RTRV COND tid aid ctag This command always has an access level of USER Normal Response Format cr lf lf sid date time cr lf M ctag COMPLD cr lf SYS pwra pwrb expstatus extfault ioc1eq...

Page 135: ...s OK ALM extfault OK ALM IMC Displays all conditions related to the Information Management module ioc1comm IOC1COMM OK IOC1COMM FAIL ioc2comm IOC2COMM OK IOC2COMM FAIL IOCm m 1 2 Displays the current setup and conditions related to the system level function of the IOC module iocstatus OK ALM IOCFAIL ioccomm IOC1TO2COMM OK IOC1TO2COMM FAIL IOC2TO1COMM OK IOC2TO1COMM FAIL imccomm IMC1COMM OK IMC1COM...

Page 136: ...e the same name as TL1 users Activating SNMP You use the ACT FEATURE command to enable the SNMP feature on the TimeProvider You should contact your Symmetricom Sales representative and order part number 920 58002 01 to obtain the key to activate the SNMP feature ACT FEATURE tid fid ctag key This command has a default access level of ADMIN Sample Command ACT FEATURE SNMP TS1000 ABcdEFgh123456 This ...

Page 137: ...d to delete TL1 and SNMP users from the TimeProvider Setting Up SNMP Traps Informs and Notifications You can set up to five users to send out a trap and up to five managers to receive the trap You must also set up the timeout and retrry parameters for each user manager SNMP v1 To set up Traps create an SNMP v1 community using the ENT USER SECU command Add a MGRx and SENDERx using the ED EQPT comma...

Page 138: ...ng routine operations with the TimeProvider Displaying events Displaying the current configuration Restarting the TimeProvider Displaying Events The RTRV LOG command displays all the events in the event log in chronological order first in first out The event log contains the 500 most recent alarmed and non alarmed events Alarms with an alarm level of NONE are not stored in the log RTRV LOG tid aid...

Page 139: ...uipment parameters You can display the parameters for the following components SYS COM IOC GPS PRS INP and OUT RTRV EQPT tid aid ctag keyword This command has a default access level of USER Sample Command RTRV EQPT IOC1 TS1000 IOCMODE This command causes the TimeProvider to return the current operating mode for IOC1 Normal Response TP SSU 03 10 24 11 30 42 M TS1000 COMPLD IOC1 IOCMODE ACTIVE Respo...

Page 140: ...TP SSU 03 10 24 11 31 52 A 1193 REPT EVT IOC EQPT MN RESET NSA 03 10 24 11 30 42 MODULE HAS BEEN RESET Caution This command causes the local oscillator in the specified IOC to enter the Warm up mode the outputs remain in the holdover mode until the local oscillator locks on to the input reference signal All SYS parameters are reset including the entire user list You must create a new security leve...

Page 141: ...Y MEM command as follows CPY MEM TS1000 IMC IOC IMC This command may take more than two seconds to execute if it does then the In Process response is issued This command also logs off all users connected to the TimeProvider If two IOCs are in the shelf the Active IOC automatically saves its data in the Standby IOC Provisioning Worksheet Use Table 4 4 to record the values you provisioned into the T...

Page 142: ... Frame type INP2 Controlling Automatic Reference Switching on page 111 Reference mode Setting the Input Quality Level on page 112 QLEVEL PRS QLEVEL INP1 QLEVEL INP2 QLEVEL GPS Setting the Input Priority Level on page 113 PRIORITY PRS PRIORITY INP1 PRIORITY INP2 PRIORITY GPS Manually Selecting the Reference on page 114 INPREF Provisioning the SSM on page 115 SSMBIT INP1 SSMBIT INP2 Enabling CRC4 on...

Page 143: ... Retimers on page 120 RTMSTATE RTMA RTMSTATE RTMB RTMSTATE RTMC RTMSTATE RTMD Provisioning the LBO on page 121 RTMLBO RTMA 1 RTMLBO RTMA 2 RTMLBO RTMB 1 RTMLBO RTMB 2 RTMLBO RTMC 1 RTMLBO RTMC 2 RTMLBO RTMD 1 RTMLBO RTMD 2 Provisioning Cut thru Mode on page 122 FREEFLT RTMA 1 FREEFLT RTMA 2 FREEFLT RTMB 1 FREEFLT RTMB 2 FREEFLT RTMC 1 FREEFLT RTMC 2 FREEFLT RTMD 1 FREEFLT RTMD 2 Table 4 4 Provisio...

Page 144: ... HOLDFLT RTMC 1 HOLDFLT RTMC 2 HOLDFLT RTMD 1 HOLDFLT RTMD 2 Editing NTP Peer Server Parameters on page 123 KEYID MAXPOLL MINPOLL PREFERRED SERVERIP Setting the NTP Authentication Key on page 125 FUNC KEYID KEY Provisioning the Alarm Levels on page 126 ELEVTIME Provisioning System Level Alarms on page 130 CLRDELAY FLTDELAY FREEFLT HOLDFLT GPSCLRDEL GPSFLTDEL Table 4 4 Provisioning Record Continued...

Page 145: ...Chapter 5 Testing the TimeProvider This chapter describes a basic acceptance test for the TimeProvider product In This Chapter Testing the TimeProvider Verifying Normal Operation Testing Alarm Conditions Testing the Communication Ports Testing the Outputs Test Record ...

Page 146: ...is chapter describes four tests that verify the operation of the TimeProvider Verify normal operation Test alarm conditions Test communication ports Perform output checks Test Equipment To perform the tests in this chapter you need the following equipment Volt ohmmeter Oscilloscope Communications analyzer Verifying Normal Operation The LEDs on the IMC and the IOC s indicate the status of the TimeP...

Page 147: ...d qualified and active Enabled qualified and not active Enabled and not qualified Input 2 Q LED Green A LED Green Q LED Green A LED Off Q LED Red A LED Off Enabled qualified and active Enabled qualified and not active Enabled and not qualified GPS Off Green Amber Red 1 PPS signal is not present 1 PPS signal is active Bridging mode fault Loss of 1 PPS signal TPIU fault or antenna fault Table 5 2 LE...

Page 148: ...inspect the Power LED on the appropriate IOC The LED is flashing green in the Warm up mode 3 Type RTRV ALM IOC1 or RTRV ALM IOC2 The TimeProvider responds with a complied message indicating that the designated IOC is in alarm Locked Mode The IOC enters and remains in the locked mode after it has completed the warm up cycle The following actions occur when an IOC enters the Locked mode The Power LE...

Page 149: ... to PRS Testing the Non Revertive Operating Mode When the TimeProvider is in the non revertive operating mode the input reference signal does not revert to the original input after it recovers from an error condition The TimeProvider is in non revertive mode when the QLEVEL parameter for INP1 INP2 and PRS inputs is set to the same value and the PRIORITY parameters for the same inputs are set to th...

Page 150: ...ts to the TimeProvider 3 Create a fault on the selected reference signal and observe that the TimeProvider changes to the appropriate secondary input 4 Remove the fault on the initial reference signal and observe that the TimeProvider reverts to the initial reference input The event log and the LEDs indicate that the input is no longer in fault and that the reference has changed Testing the Power ...

Page 151: ...eyword parameter sets a period from 1 to 15 seconds that an input error must be present before the alarm is issued You can provision the alarm to clear from 1 to 1000 seconds after the input error clears using the CLRDELAY keyword parameter Use the ED SYNC command syntax described in Provisioning System Level Alarms on page 130 to provision the FLTDELAY and CLRDELAY keywords Testing the Communicat...

Page 152: ...uter 2 Start a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal or ProComm Plus Configure the program for 9600 baud 8 data bits No parity and 1 stop bit 3 Type semicolon If the TimeProvider responds with a Deny response you have established communications If you do not receive the Deny response check the connections the cable and the program settings Testing the Ethernet Port You use a direct conn...

Page 153: ... or ISOLATED_1 To test the outputs connect the communications analyzer to the output under test and observe that the waveforms meet or exceed the specifications for that signal type Test Record Use Table 5 3 to record the results of the tests performed on the TimeProvider Table 5 3 Record of Test Results Test Results Pass Fail Date Initials Verifying Normal Operation IOC Operating Modes Reference ...

Page 154: ...Chapter 5 Testing the TimeProvider Test Record 154 TimeProvider User s Guide 097 58001 02 Revision G April 2008 ...

Page 155: ...cedures for the TimeProvider In This Chapter Preventive Maintenance Safety Considerations ESD Considerations Diagnosing the IOC Diagnosing the IMC Diagnosing the External TPIU Replacing Output Modules Replacing the Input Module Troubleshooting the TimeProvider Repairing the TimeProvider Obtaining Technical Assistance Upgrading the Firmware Returning the TimeProvider Manual Updates ...

Page 156: ...r ESD wrist straps when installing or working on all TimeProvider equipment and cards Plug the user supplied wrist strap into the TimeProvider shelf Place IMC and IOC cards as well as the Input and Output panels into static free bags when not in use Caution To avoid electromagnetic discharge damage to the circuitry never attempt to vacuum the TimeProvider main shelf or expansion shelf Caution To a...

Page 157: ...Off Q LED Red A LED Off Disabled Enabled in process of qualifying Enabled qualified and active Enabled qualified and not active Enabled and not qualified Input 1 Q LED Off A LED Off Q LED Amber A LED Off Q LED Green A LED Green Q LED Green A LED Off Q LED Red A LED Off Q LED Flashing GreenA LED Off Disabled Enabled in process of qualifying Enabled qualified and active Enabled qualified and not act...

Page 158: ...l resume once one IOC has achieved lock on an input signal IOC Memory The IOC stores its configuration and the configuration of the redundant IOC if it is installed This configuration information is stored in non volatile memory and is retained even if the IOC is removed from the shelf The IOC also stores the configuration of the IMC The configuration of the IMC is stored in volatile memory and is...

Page 159: ...ight slot An IOC that is out of service cannot be selected to generate or monitor outputs An out of service IOC does not generate alarms 2 Attach a wrist grounding strap and connect it to the TimeProvider chassis 3 Loosen the captive retaining screws and pull out on them to unseat the IOC from the shelf 4 Place the IOC in a static free bag or on a static free surface 5 Install a new IOC using the ...

Page 160: ...corresponds to the location of the Standby IOC 1 is the left slot and 2 is the right slot 3 Attach a wrist grounding strap and connect it to the TimeProvider chassis 4 Loosen the captive retaining screws and pull out on them to unseat the IOC from the shelf 5 Place the IOC in a static free bag or on a static free surface 6 Repeat Steps 2 3 and 4 for the Active IOC 7 Install new IOCs using the appr...

Page 161: ...MC then provision the IOC using the procedures and commands described in Chapter 4 Provisioning the TimeProvider 4 Wait for the IOC to reboot and qualify the reference inputs Replacing a Redundant IOC To replace either of two IOCs in a shelf use the following procedure Output signals will not be affected by this procedure You can also use this procedure to add an IOC to a shelf that has only one I...

Page 162: ... the following TL1 command to place the IOC in service ED EQPT IOC1 IOCSTATE INSRV 6 Install the IOC into the right slot of the shelf and tighten the captive retaining screws This IOC will become the Standby IOC 7 Wait for the IOC to reboot and qualify the reference inputs During this time the Active IOC updates the new IOC s memory with current values 8 Issue the following TL1 command to place th...

Page 163: ...ider TL1 Reference Guide for more information on the CPY MEM command 2 Attach a wrist grounding strap and connect it to the TimeProvider chassis 3 Remove the IMC by loosening the captive screws and pulling the IMC from the shelf using the U shaped handles Major Red Off Major system alarm No alarm Minor Yellow Off Minor system alarm No alarm Alarm Cutoff ACO Green Off On Off Antenna Power IMC TPIU ...

Page 164: ...module for example if an E1 signal is connected into a T1 Retimer the module may report a large slip count Verify that the proper signal is inserted into the Retimer module Note If the replacement IMC has a different software load than the original IMC you cannot log in to the TimeProvider using the existing username and password You must create a new username and password using the ENT USER SECU ...

Page 165: ...ling A B C or D 8 Attach a wrist grounding strap and connect it to the TimeProvider chassis 9 Remove the output connections 10 Remove the Output module by loosening the captive screws and pulling the module off the shelf 11 Place the module in a static free bag or on a static free surface To install an Output module 1 Install the Output module on the connector on the shelf and tighten the captive ...

Page 166: ...p and connect it to the TimeProvider chassis 4 Remove the input connections 5 Remove the alarm connections 6 Remove the Input module by loosening the captive screws and pulling the module off the shelf To install the Input module 1 Install the Input module on the connector on the shelf and tighten the captive screws 2 Install the input signal connections 3 Install the alarm connections After you i...

Page 167: ...een assigned to the system NONE User has access to all commands no Security has been assigned USER User can access User level commands ADMIN User can access Admin level commands SECURITY User can access all commands ACO Audio alarm has been deactivated EQPT N A N A ALMCHG The IMC alarm parameters have changed EQPT N A Alarm keywords and values are listed in Table 6 7 When the user changes a value ...

Page 168: ...WOK Firmware upgrade of IMC or IOC was successful EQPT n a n a INACTTIME The communication inactivity timeout has been set If no activity within the specified time the session closes EQPT 0 0 Disable timeout 100 to 10000 seconds INITLOG The event log has been initialized EQPT n a n a IPADDR The IMC Ethernet address has been changed EQPT 127 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 to 254 255 255 254 IPGATE The IMC Ethernet ...

Page 169: ...up to 20 alphanumeric characters RESET The IMC has been reset by user command EQPT n a n a SIDCHG The source ID has changed in the database EQPT n a 20 character name used to identify the network element UIDCHG A user s name has changed in the database EQPT uid User Identification up to 20 characters USRADD A user has been added to the database EQPT uid pid uap uid assigned user name pid assigned ...

Page 170: ...3E TYPE I ST2 TYPE II INPREF The specified input has been set as the system reference EQPT PRS PRS INP1 INP2 IOCMODE The specified IOC has become Active EQPT ACTIVE ACTIVE STANDBY IOCSTATE The specified IOC has been inserted into the system The IOC is automatically placed In Service EQPT INSRV INSRV In service The specified IOC has been taken out of service The IOC can no longer generate alarms be...

Page 171: ...y Reference Receiver mode IOC Clock Events CLKFSTLK The local oscillator in the specified IOC is in Fast Lock mode EQPT n a n a CLKLOCK The local oscillator in the specified IOC is in Lock mode EQPT n a n a SCAVAIL The specified IOC is in SmartClock mode EQPT OFF OFF SmartClock is not available ON SmartClock is available IOC Input Events CRCENA Indicates whether the E1 CAS CCS inputs are using CRC...

Page 172: ... signal type DISABLE Disables the output and clears all active alarms associated with the input RQLEVEL The received quality level on the specified input has changed T1 n a Displays the prior quality level followed by the new quality level SYS Events CLRDELAY Time in seconds before a faulted signal indicates it is valid as a system reference EQPT 5 s 0 to 1000 s ELEVTIME Indicates that Alarm eleva...

Page 173: ...M AIS In fault mode generate AIS outputs SQUELCH In fault mode outputs are turned off INPREF Indicates if the system automatically selects another reference input Operator has enabled the selected reference input REFMODE must be set to FORCED T1 PRS PRS PRS input is selected as reference INP1 INP1 is selected as reference INP2 INP2 is selected as reference LOCTIM The local system time offset has c...

Page 174: ...ication failed IMC to IOC1 communication established IOC2COMM IMC to IOC2 communication failed IMC to IOC2 communication established IMCFAIL Summary alarm of BIST faults IOC1 Codes IOC1COMM IOC1 to IMC communication failed IOC1 to IMC communication established IOC1TO2COMM IOC1 to IOC2 communication failed IOC1 to IOC2 communication established IOCFAIL IOC hardware failure IOC hardware restored BTB...

Page 175: ...lites GPS is tracking satellites INPDISQ GPS input is disqualified GPS input is enabled INPLOS LOS fault LOS fault cleared INPFRQ Frequency threshold exceeded Frequency within threshold INPPHASE Phase error exceeded threshold Phase error within threshold EXDSC Excessive discontinuity fault Excessive discontinuity cleared FFOFF FFOFF exceeded threshold FFOFF within threshold MTIE MTIE exceeded thre...

Page 176: ...pull in range SYNTHFAIL Output generator failed Output generator restored E422 g Codes E422EQPT EIA 422 Output module is unequipped EIA 422 Output module is equipped E422FAULT EIA 422 Output module has a fault EIA 422 Output module fault cleared RTMg p Codes RTMEQPT Retimer module is unequipped Retimer module is equipped S1LOS Side 1 LOS fault Side 1 LOS fault cleared S2LOS Side 2 LOS fault Side 2...

Page 177: ...r removed from the shelf EQPT NSA MJ MJ MJ IOC2 EQPT The IOC has been physically inserted or removed from the shelf EQPT NSA MJ MJ MJ AID IMC IOC1 COMM Communication alarm with IOC1 EQPT NSA MN MN MN IOC2 COMM Communication alarm with IOC2 EQPT NSA MN MN MN IMCFAIL Summary alarm of IMC BIST faults EQPT SA MJ MJ MJ AID IOC1 IOC1 COMM Communication alarm with IMC and IOC1 EQPT NSA MN MN MN IOC1TO2 C...

Page 178: ...and IOC2 EQPT NSA MN MN MN IOC2TO 1 COMM Communication alarm from IOC2 to IOC1 EQPT NSA MN MN MN IOCFAIL Summary alarm for IOC hardware failures not specified in other alarms EQPT SA MJ MJ MJ BTBCK UP All BesTime backup sources are unusable to the BesTime engine EQPT NSA NA NA NA CLK BRDG Local oscillator in the specified IOC is in Bridging mode EQPT NSA NA NA MJ CLK HOLD Local oscillator in the s...

Page 179: ...be continuously present for the FLTDELAY period before disqualifying the input as a possible reference Once set this alarm clears when the input is fault free for the CLRDELAY period T1 NSA MN MN MN INPLOS The 1 PPS signal has a LOS fault The fault must be continu ously present for the FLTDELAY period before disqualifying the input as a possible reference Once set this alarm clears when the input ...

Page 180: ...m thresholds T1 NSA MN MN MN TPIUSIG The interface to the TPIU has a connectivity issue T1 NSA MN MN MN AID PRS INPDISQ The specified input port has been disqualified or qualified as a possible system reference The fault condition must be continuously present for the FLTDELAY period before disqualifying the input as a possible reference Once set this alarm clears when the input is fault free for t...

Page 181: ...ed by more than 3 signal faults of the same type within a 5 minute window The alarm clears when the window contains less than 3 alarms of the same type T1 NSA MN MN MN FFOFF The specified input port has exceeded the Fractional Frequency Offset threshold T1 NSA MN MN MN MTIE The specified input port has exceeded at least 1 of the MTIE alarm thresholds T1 NSA MN MN MN AID INP1 or INP2 INPDISQ The sp...

Page 182: ... reference The alarm clears when the input signal is fault free for the CLRDELAY period T1 NSA MN MN MN INPOOF The specified input port has an OOF When detected the input is immediately removed as a possible reference The OOF must be continuously present for the FLTDELAY period before dis qualifying the input as a possible reference The alarm clears when the input signal is fault free for the CLRD...

Page 183: ... faults of the same time within 5 minutes Alarm clears when there are less than 3 faults in a 5 minute period T1 NSA MN MN MN MTIE The specified input port has exceeded at least 1 of the MTIE alarm thresholds T1 NSA MN MN MN AID E422A E422B E422C E422D E422 FAULT The EIA 422 Output is not functioning properly T1 NSA NA NA NA AID RTMA p RTMB p RTMC p RTMD p S1LOS LOS on Side 1 T1 NSA MN MN Mn S2LOS...

Page 184: ...e unsuccessful FWOK Firmware upgrade successful IMCBIST User has requested the IMC to perform a Built in Self Test INACTTIME Communications timeout has changed value INITLOG Event log has been cleared IPADDR IP address has changed value IPGATE Gateway IP address has changed value IPHOST1 The IMC Ethernet address for element host manager has changed value IPHOST2 The IMC Ethernet address for elemen...

Page 185: ...s set or requested the GPS Elevation Mask mask IOC Codes CCALIGN User has cleared the INTPRR alarm or has cleared the alarm and forced the alignment between the CC output and a CC input CLKTYPE Clock type has changed state INPREF Specified input is selected as system reference input IOCMODE IOC mode is mode IOCSTATE IOC state has changed state RESET Module has been reset SYSMODE System mode of ope...

Page 186: ...hold has been exceeded IOC Output Events FRMTYPE Output framing type has changed value FREEFLT Free run output fault strategy has changed value HOLDFLT Holdover output fault strategy has changed state OUTSTATE Output group state has changed value SYS Events CLRDELAY Input clear delay has changed value ELEVTIME Alarm elevation time has changed state FACTORY Provisioned to factory defaults FLTDELAY ...

Page 187: ... Services SGS at 888 367 7966 toll free in USA only 408 428 7907 or 49 700 3288 6435 in Europe Middle East or Africa You can also email your technical questions to support symmetricom com or emeasupport symmetricom com Upgrading the Firmware You can upgrade the firmware in the IMC or IOC using TL1 commands and software available from Symmetricom Only users with Admin level or Security level access...

Page 188: ...ssful If the file header is correct the TimeProvider responds with a message stating that it is beginning the firmware upgrade followed by a message stating the upgrade was successful aid Description IMC Downloads a new firmware image to the IMC If the IMC or IOC provisioning has changed in the newly upgraded firmware you may need to issue the CPY MEM command from an in service IOC to the IMC befo...

Page 189: ...o receive the upgrade software using the Ymodem protocol 4 Use a Ymodem file transfer program such as SynCraft to transfer the upgrade software to the TimeProvider You must start the transfer within 60 seconds or the TimeProvider issues a Deny response The TimeProvider validates the received file updates the flash memory and reboots the IMC if the file is valid If the file is not valid the TimePro...

Page 190: ...6 Restore the contents of the IOC memory from the IMC by issuing the command CPY MEM IMC IOC IOC Upgrading Redundant IOCs To avoid output interruptions the TimeProvider must be in the following state Two installed and communicating IOCs Both IOCs are in the Locked mode Both IOCs are In Service Both IOCs are alarm free One IOC is Active If any of these conditions are not present then the outputs ar...

Page 191: ...e software in one IOC to match the software in the other IOC issue the command ACT SWDL IOCn TP1000 where n 1 or 2 and identifies the IOC that receives the software from the other IOC You cannot upgrade the software in the Active IOC Returning the TimeProvider You should return the equipment to Symmetricom only after you have exhausted the troubleshooting procedures described earlier in this chapt...

Page 192: ...xpiration date 3 Provide the return shipping information customer field contact address telephone number and so forth 4 Ship the product to Symmetricom transportation prepaid and insured with the Return Material Authorization RMA number and item numbers or part numbers clearly marked on the outside of the container to the address given with the RMA Repaired equipment is returned to you with shippi...

Page 193: ...rovider User s Guide 193 Chapter 7 Specifications of the TimeProvider This chapter describes the specifications of the TimeProvider In This Chapter Communications Ports Clocks Inputs Outputs Alarms Power Roof Antenna Mechanical Environmental ...

Page 194: ...able Local Craft Port Baud rate 9600 2400 9600 19200 28800 34800 57600 115200 Word length 8 bits 8 bits Parity None None Odd Even Stop bits 1 1 Echo Off Off On Software flow control XON XOFF Off Off On Hardware flow control CTS RTS Off Off On RS 232 configuration DCE DCE Remote Port Baud rate 9600 2400 9600 19200 28800 34800 57600 115200 Word length 8 bits 8 bits Parity None None Odd Even Stop bit...

Page 195: ...ype III clock in the TimeProvider complies with G 812 06 98 Type ST2 Clock The Stratum 2 clock in the TimeProvider complies with ETSI 300 462 4 ANSI T1 101 1999 and Telcordia GR 378 1244 CORE Type ST3E Clock The Stratum 3E clock in the TimeProvider complies with ETSI 300 462 4 ANSI T1 101 1999 and Telcordia GR 378 1244 CORE SSM Compliance The TimeProvider complies with the following SSM standards ...

Page 196: ...a reference In turn an NE s pull in range is the largest band of input reference signal frequency for which its clocks will acquire lock In general pull in requirements are intended to assure that any NE clock will always be able to lock to a reference signal that is traceable to a clock of equal or higher quality Therefore for a given stratum level the minimum pull in range is generally the same ...

Page 197: ...n Impedance 75 Ω T1 Inputs Framing D4 SF or ESF User Selectable Bit Rate 1544 kbit s Format AMI or B8ZS per ANSI T1 102 ITU T G 703 Sec 5 Amplitude Range 3 to 24 dB DSX Jitter and Wander Tolerance Meets the requirements of Bellcore GR 1244 CORE Section 4 E1 Inputs Type G 703 Sec 9 Framed E1 Bit Rate 2048 kbit s Format CAS or CCS per ITU TG 703 Sec 2 ANSI T1 102 DS1A CRC4 enabled disabled AMI or HD...

Page 198: ... SF Extended Super Frame ESF Signal Waveshape Framed all ones Alternate Mark Inversion AMI per ANSI T1 102 and ITU Rec G 703 Pulse Amplitude 2 4 to 3 6 volts peak into 100 V Output Jitter 0 03 UI Termination Impedance 100 Ω 5 balanced E1 Signals Framing user selectable CAS CCS Signal Waveshape Framed all ones Alternate Mark Inversion AMI Per ITU Rec G 703 Sec 9 Pulse Amplitude 2 4 to 3 6 volts pea...

Page 199: ... Signals Amplitude 0 dBm 3 dB Wave Shape Sine wave Termination Impedance 75 Ω 6 312 MHz Signals Amplitude 0 dBm 3 dB Wave Shape Sine wave Termination Impedance 75 Ω TIA EIA B 422 Signals Amplitude 2 to 6 V p p Termination Impedance 100 Ω balanced Wave Shape Square wave 50 duty cycle Connector type Wire wrap Jitter 0 03 UI Cable Length Drive 80 m 266 ft using 24 AWG twisted pair Table 7 5 Output Si...

Page 200: ...f the DB 25 connector Table 7 6 describes the contact closure for the alarm outputs Power Dual power supplies from 36 to 72 V DC Table 7 7 lists the maximum and typical power consumption using crystal and Rubidium IOCs Symmetricom recommends a 5 A fuse for the power supply to the TimeProvider shelf Table 7 6 Output Alarm Specifications Alarm Description Minor Contact closure NC or NO 1 Amp Form C ...

Page 201: ...Output modules TimeProvider 1100 Rear Access Shelf Size 431 8 mm wide x 133 mm high x 254 mm deep 17 in wide x 5 25 in high x 10 in deep Weight 9 0 pounds 4 1 kg with two IOC modules and four Output modules Table 7 8 Antenna Specifications Parameter Specification Type Active with proprietary 2 way time transfer technology Cable length Minimum 28 ft 8 m from antenna to shelf Maximum 1000 ft 305 m f...

Page 202: ...ion G April 2008 Environmental Operating Temperature 5 to 55 C Storage Temperature 25 to 55 C duration 12 months Operating Humidity 5 to 85 non condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 100 non condensing duration 12 months Altitude 60 to 4000 m 196 ft to 13132 ft Clock operation ETSI EN 300 019 1 3 V2 1 2 Class 3 1 ...

Page 203: ...Factory Default Values This Appendix describes the factory default values for user settable parameters In This Appendix Default Command Access Levels Alarm Default Values Default Equipment Parameters Default Input Parameters Default Output Parameters Default Retimer Parameters ...

Page 204: ...ommands and their access levels see the TimeProvider TL1 Reference Guide Table A 1 Default Access Levels for TL1 Commands Command Default Access Level Editable RTRV USER SECU Security Yes ENT USR SECU Security No ED USER SECU Security No ED PID Security Yes ENT PID User Yes DLT SECU Security Yes DLT USR SECU Security Yes RTRV CMD SECU Admin Yes ED CMD SECU Admin No CPY MEM Admin Yes RTRV DAT User ...

Page 205: ...TRV COND User Yes RTRV CRAFT User Yes RTRV HDR None Yes RTRV INV User Yes ACT USER None No RTRV USER User Yes CANC USER User No PING User Yes GEN EVT User Yes Table A 2 Default Alarm Settings Alarm ID Default Error Delay Error Delay Editable Default Alarm Level SSU Mode PRR Mode SUB Mode System wide Alarms COMPAT IMMED No MJ MJ MJ EXTALM1 IMMED No MJ MJ MJ EXTALM2 IMMED No CR CR CR EXPFAIL IMMED N...

Page 206: ...No MJ MN MJ CLKHOLD IMMED No MJ MJ MJ CLKWARM IMMED No MN MN MN SYNTHEOR IMMED No MJ MJ MJ IOC2 related Alarms IOC2COMM IMMED No MN MN MN IOC2TO1COMM IMMED No MN MN MN IOCFAIL IMMED No MJ MJ MJ BTBCKUP IMMED No NA NA NA CLKBRDG IMMED No NA NA NA CLKFREE IMMED No MJ MN MJ CLKHOLD IMMED No MJ MJ MJ CLKWARM IMMED No MN MN MN SYNTHEOR IMMED No MJ MJ MJ GPS related Alarms ANTCOMM IMMED No MN MN MN GPSP...

Page 207: ...lated Alarms INPDISQ FLTDELAY Yes MN MN MN INPLOS IMMED No MN MN MN INPFRQ IMMED No MN MN NR INPPHASE IMMED No MN MN MN EXDSC IMMED No MN MN MN FFOFF IMMED No MN MN MN MTIE IMMED No MN MN MN INP1 or INP2 related Alarms INPDISQ FLTDELAY Yes MN MN MN INPAIS IMMED No MN MN MN INPLOS IMMED No MN MN MN INPOOF IMMED No MN MN MN INPFRQ IMMED No MN MN NR INPPHASE IMMED No MN MN MN INPQL IMMED No MN MN MN ...

Page 208: ...T IMMED No NA NA NA Table A 3 Default Equipment Parameters Parameter Default Value System Level Parameter aid SYS INACTTIME 0 no timeout LOGECHO ENABLE ELEVTIME DISABLE SYSMODE SSU Local Remote Comm Port Parameters aid COMp AOMERGE ENABLE BAUD 9600 ECHO DISABLE FLOW NONE TIDQUIET DISABLE Ethernet Parameters aid COMI AOMERGE ENABLE IPGATE 127 0 0 1 IPADDR 127 0 0 1 Table A 2 Default Alarm Settings ...

Page 209: ...OCMODE ACTIVE CLKTYPE TYPEI IOCSTATE INSRV Table A 4 Default Input Parameters Parameter Default Value Input Parameters aid SYS CLRDELAY 5 seconds FLTDELAY 5 seconds REFMODE AUTO INPREF PRS FREEFLT SQUELCH HOLDFLT ON GPSCLRDEL 5 s GPSFLTDEL 1 s Input Parameters aid PRS INSTATE ENABLE FRMTYPE 2M 2048 kHz Input Parameters aid INPp INSTATE ENABLE SPANTYPE E1 Table A 3 Default Equipment Parameters Cont...

Page 210: ...ype CRCENA DISABLE SSMENA DISABLE SSMBIT 8 Input Parameters aid PRS INPp QLEVEL 2 PRIORITY PRS 1 INP1 1 INP2 1 Table A 5 Default Output Parameters Parameter Default Value Output Parameters aid OUTg OUTSTATE DISABLE FRMTYPE 2M E422 Output Parameters aid E422g CKTID Null OUTSTATE DISABLE FRMTYPE 1 544M FREEFLT SQUELCH HOLDFLT ON Table A 4 Default Input Parameters Continued Parameter Default Value ...

Page 211: ...de 211 Appendix A Factory Default Values Default Retimer Parameters Default Retimer Parameters Table A 6 Default Retimer Parameters Parameter Default Value Retimer Parameters aid RTMg CKTID NULL RTMSTATE ENABLE RTMLBO 0 FREEFLT RETIME HOLDFLT RETIME RTMSLIP 4 ...

Page 212: ...Appendix A Factory Default Values Default Retimer Parameters 212 TimeProvider User s Guide 097 58001 02 Revision G April 2008 ...

Page 213: ... TimeProvider User s Guide 213 Appendix B CRAFT Software Reference This Appendix describes how to install the SynCraft software you can use to provision the TimeProvider In This Appendix Overview System Requirements Installing SynCraft ...

Page 214: ... platform 128 MB RAM 200 MB hard disk CD ROM drive 1024 x 768 accelerated graphics 15 VGA monitor Software You can run the SynCraft application under the following operating systems Windows XP Windows 2000 SP3 or later Windows NT 4 SP5 or later Windows ME5 Windows 98 Second Edition Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 You can download the following items from the Microsoft web site Windows NT 4 ...

Page 215: ... use the following procedure You may need Administrator level privileges on the computer to install this product 1 Insert the SynCraft CD into the CD ROM drive If the Auto Run feature is not enabled then open the SynCraft folder on the CD and double click the SynCraftSetup exe icon The Installation Wizard appears 2 Follow the instructions that appear in the Installation Wizard ...

Page 216: ...Appendix B CRAFT Software Reference Installing SynCraft 216 TimeProvider User s Guide 097 58001 02 Revision G April 2008 ...

Page 217: ...em level 130 alarm cutoff 135 antenna 163 installing 71 77 LEDs on TPIU 164 lightning suppressor installing 76 location setting 109 specifications 201 assistance technical 187 audible alarm clearing 135 authentication NTP provisioning 124 automatic reference switching 111 B baud rate setting 91 BesTime description 43 overview 24 bit position SSMs 115 block diagram system 31 block separator command...

Page 218: ...ing a user 101 disabled input state 35 disabling outputs 119 disabling the retimer 120 DLT USER SECU command 101 documentation related 17 E E1 inputs CRC4 116 E422 output default parameter values 210 earth grounding connections 60 echo in response 92 echo mode setting 92 ED DAT command 90 ED EQPT command baud rate 91 CLKTYPE 107 123 cut thru 122 echo 92 GPS parameters 109 handshaking 92 input stat...

Page 219: ...192 GPS alarm codes 175 antenna location setting 109 holdover 44 installing antenna 71 77 parameters ED EQPT command 109 setting parameters 109 troubleshooting 178 GPS LED 157 GR 833 standard date and time format 87 ground connections 60 grounding cable length 60 chassis 60 H handshake mode setting 92 holdover alarm setting 130 Holdover LED 157 holdover mode 32 holdover mode clock 32 holdover GPS ...

Page 220: ...U 163 164 lightning suppressor 72 installing 76 line build out setting 121 local oscillator alarms 128 setting the type 107 local serial port connecting to 79 overview 34 provisioning 91 92 testing 151 location GPS antenna setting 109 locked mode clock 32 log in 96 first time 89 log out 97 M maintenance preventive 156 Major LED 163 making alarm connections 70 making input connections 63 making out...

Page 221: ...nce 156 priority level 113 provisioning alarm parameters 126 136 Ethernet parameters 93 input reference parameters 108 116 IOC parameters 105 107 NTP 122 125 output parameters 118 120 RS 232 parameters 91 92 provisioning worksheet 141 provisioning saving 141 PRR mode inputs 105 overview 24 setting 105 PRS alarm codes 175 input frequency 110 troubleshooting 180 PRS LED 157 Q QLEVEL 112 quality leve...

Page 222: ...verview 28 soft reset 140 software upgrading IMC 189 upgrading IOC 189 191 source ID setting 90 specifications clock 195 dimensions 201 environmental 202 inputs 196 outputs 198 power 200 squelching the audible alarm 135 SSM defining bit position 115 input 42 output 42 112 overview 41 reading 115 SSU installation ground connections 61 power connections 61 SSU mode inputs 23 105 overview 23 setting ...

Page 223: ...alling 77 LEDs 164 power on LED sequence 89 troubleshooting 167 186 turning off the audible alarm 135 type setting the clock type 107 TYPEI clock type 107 U user access level changing 100 access level displaying 99 adding 98 deleting 101 list displaying 101 logging in 96 logging out 97 password changing 99 user ID 97 W warm boot 140 warm up mode 32 warm up mode clock 32 warnings defined 16 workshe...

Page 224: ...Index Y Y 224 TimeProvider User s Guide 097 58001 02 Revision G April 2008 ...

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