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TimeCreator 1000 User’s Guide
097-93100-01 Revision C – February, 2010
Chapter 3 Installing the TimeCreator 1000
Getting Started
Getting Started
Before you begin to install the TimeCreator 1000, review the information in this
section.
If you encounter any difficulties during the installation process, contact
Symmetricom Global Services (SGS). See
Obtaining Technical Assistance
123 for telephone numbers. SGS includes Product Technical Support for technical
information, and Customer Service for information about your order, RMAs, and
other information.
Site Survey
Before you begin installation, determine the shelf location, ensure the appropriate
power source is available (–48 V DC or 120/220 V AC depending on power module
type), and ensure that the equipment rack is properly grounded.
The TimeCreator 1000 is designed to mount in a 19-inch (48 cm) rack, occupies
1.75 in (4.5 cm, 1 RU) of vertical rack space, and has a depth of 20 in (50.8 cm).
Environmental Requirements
To prevent the unit from malfunctioning or interfering with other equipment, install
and operate the unit according to the following guidelines:
Operating temperature: 32
F
to 104
F (0
C to 40
C)
Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% RH non-condensing
Use only shielded cable for all signal wiring, including I/O, clocks and Ethernet.
Ground appropriately at both ends, or as required by local standards.
Note:
23-inch (58.42 cm) rack mounting brackets are also available
as a separately ordered item.
Note:
Continuing improvements to the design of the TimeCreator
1000 have lowered the level of emissions. UTP cable can be used for
DTI links with TimeCreator 1000 chassis revisions E or greater
(revision is on label on bottom of shelf). UTP cable can be used for
Ethernet connections to IMCs of revision H or later.