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TimeProvider 2300/2700 User’s Guide
098-00564-000 Revision A3 – July, 2013
Chapter 2 Installing
Unpacking the Unit
Cable ties, waxed string, or acceptable cable clamps
1 mm² / 18 AWG (minimum) stranded wire at 300 volt insulation for –48 VDC
1 mm² / 16 AWG wire to connect grounding lug to permanent earth ground
Two UL listed Ring Lugs for grounding connections
Crimping tool to crimp the ring lug
Shielded cabling of the appropriate impedance required by the specific signal
type for signal wiring (including GNSS, and Ethernet)
Mating connectors for terminating signal wiring
ESD wrist strap for installing modules
Fasteners for mounting the equipment in rack
Digital multimeter or standard Voltmeter for verifying power connections to the
chassis
Laptop computer with communications software (e.g., Microsoft Hyperterminal,
ProComm Plus or EmTec ZOC) for setting system parameters
Unpacking the Unit
The TimeProvider 2300/2700 is packaged to protect them from normal shock,
vibration and handling damage. (Each unit is packaged separately.)
Unpack and inspect the unit as follows:
1. Wear a properly grounded protective wrist strap or other ESD device.
2. Inspect the container for signs of damage. If the container appears to be
damaged, notify both the carrier and your Symmetricom distributor. Retain the
shipping container and packing material for the carrier to inspect.
3. Open the container, being careful to cut only the packaging tape.
4. Locate and set aside the printed information and paperwork that is included in
the container.
5. Remove the unit from the container and place it on an anti-static surface.
6. Locate and set aside small parts which may be packed in the container.
7. Remove the accessories from the container.
Caution:
To avoid ESD damage to parts that are packaged with the
TP 2300/2700, observe the following procedures.