Time Controller Series User Manual
Section 3: System Overview
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3.1.1.2
Rear Panel
Figure 2: Time Controller rear panel
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Reference clock:
Use these ports to synchronize the Time Controller with other devices such
as Time Controllers, GPS, atomic clocks, scopes, or FPGAs. Use an SMA cable to connect the
reference clock of the Time Controller to the reference clock of your other device(s).
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1 gigabit ethernet:
The Time
Controller’s main communication port. This port must be
connected directly to a computer through an Ethernet cable. The Time Controller should be
connected to a computer on a trusted network.
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Service port:
This port is reserved to IDQ staff for testing and servicing the device. Please do
not attempt to use this port.
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Power inlet:
Use this port to connect the power supply.
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Extended I/O:
This port is not operational at present.
•
10 gigabit ethernet:
This port is not operational at present.
3.1.2
Electrical Specification
Before operating the Time Controller device, ensure that the power supply meets the requirements
given in Table 2. See Section 2.2
–
Electrical Safety Precautions for additional information on safety
precautions relating to the Time Controller Series power supply.
POWER SUPPLY
Voltage
100-240 V
Intensity
2.5-1 A
Frequency
50-60 Hz
Acceptable Mains voltage fluctuation
+/-10%
Table 2: Power Supply requirements for the Time Controller
Warning: Electrostatic Shock Hazard
. Ensure all power connections are connected
to a ground socket. Failure to connect to ground the device creates a shock hazard
which may cause injury to the operator.
Extended I/O
Reference clock
input and output
10 GB
ethernet
1 GB
ethernet
Power inlet
Service
port