
3 Operation Theory
PCS-9785 Satellite-Synchronized Clock
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Date: 2019-07-05
3.1.3 Output Function
The output function converts the internal clock information into various time codes, such as
PPS/PPM/PPH, IRIG-B, serial code, SNTP/NTP, IEEE1588, etc. Then, it outputs these time codes
via different interfaces, such as TTL, optical-coupled contact, RS-485/422, RS-232, optical fiber,
AC modulation, RJ45,etc. for other IEDs.
3.2 Double Devices Redundancy Strategy
This device can work in the double devices mode with another one to ensure the time accuracy.
The two devices are interconnected by two optical fibers in using of IRIG-B signal.
Normally, each device receives time signal from its own satellite receiver and decodes/converts
the signal for output. If the satellite tracking of one of these two devices is lost, the lost will take the
interconnection IRIG-B signal as its external time reference. Else if both the two have lost their
satellite tracking, the internal clock of the device, which lost its tracking signal later, will be used as
the time source.
3.3 PRP/HSR
3.3.1 Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP)
3.3.1.1 Network Mode
As same as dual star networks, PRP nodes connect to two completely independent parallel
networks, and each node sends two copies of the same packet to LAN A and LAN B respectively,
while receiving nodes accept the first packet and discard the second. Both LAN A and LAN B will
transmit those messages to receiving nodes, and the receiving nodes will transmit data to
application layer.
PRP nodes send two copies of the same packet via PRP network, two copies of the same packet
are transmitted via dual switch networks, and receiving nodes make a redundant handling at the
data link layer to realize redundant message receiving.
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