OPTION
DESCRIPTIONS
NOTE
Following a change in selected code output or speed up (greater than 1:1 only) up to 100 seconds of
code time may be required before the outputs are stable. Switching to a 1:1 (real time) speed will
produce correct outputs immediately.
The term ‘re/generation’ refers to generating a time code output with the same time information as
an input time code to the Translator. Output code selection is performed as described above. Input
code selection is performed using the normal Translator controls. For re/generation to function
correctly, the PTS must know the speed of the input and the output. This is accomplished using the
FILTER menus to select ENVELOPE FILTER IN and PLAY SPEED RATIO to select the rate of
the input and output. When the input code is changed, these selections must be made again.
Any available output may be re/generated from any translated code with a (real time) frame period
of one second or less. The allowable speed range is 1:1 through 64:1 for all input codes except
IRIG G, which has a maximum rate of 2:1, and IRIG A, which has a maximum rate of 16:1.
The Multi-Code Serial Encoder may set time information from either the Generator or Translator
according to which mode has been selected. Or, it may be forced by a jumper to output either
translator time or generator time, regardless of the mode of the PTS. Placing a jumper from E2 to
E3 forces Translator time output. Placing a jumper from E2 to E1 forces the output of Generator
time. This assembly is shipped with a jumper installed from E2 to E1 to force Generator time.
Power must be cycled for a jumper change to be effective.
Note:
Power must be cycled for a jumper change to be effective.
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS
J1 DC Level Shift Code Output (74HC type)
Level:
TTL/CMOS
compatible
Load:
4
mA
sink
J2 Modulated Code Output
Amplitude:
Adjustable 0-5 V P-P
Impedance:
Capable of driving a 50 ohm load.
Modulation Ratio:
Adjustable, nominal 3:1
Note:
Re/generated time codes are within one millisecond of the input time code.
1.4 ADJUSTMENTS
Ratio: While observing the modulated output (J2) on an oscilloscope, adjust R17 for the desired
ratio. This is normally 3:1 (mark:space amplitude) for an IRIG time code.
Level: While observing the modulated output (J2) on an oscilloscope, adjust R15 for the desired
amplitude. The normal factory setting is 3 V P-P (mark amplitude).
Symmetricom, Inc.
TM7000 TymMachine TCG/T (Rev D)
A-31