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LCD INDICATORS Table 1b – Alternative Sync Source
Character Values
Description
Alternate
Sync
Source
“PTP”
The NTS 02-G is synchronized to a PTP grandmaster
“NTP”
The NTS 02-G is synchronized to an NTP server
“SLC”
The NTS 02-G is synchronized to an IRIG-B source on P2 input
“Slave:Copper”
“SLF”
The NTS 02-G is synchronized to an IRIG-B source on the Fiber input The
“Slave:Fiber”
“TST”
The NTS 02-G is operating with manually set time.
If the time server is configured to synchronize to IRIG-B only (ignore GNSS) then “SL?” will be
displayed in the status field if there is no IRIG-B signal input or an invalid signal input.
Contrast Adjustment Mode
The LCD contrast can be adjusted by entering the Contrast Adjustment Mode. This mode is entered by
holding down the button on the front panel for approximately 3 seconds.
Once in Contrast Adjustment Mode, pressing the button will lighten the contrast and decrease the
contrast by one level. The LCD will cycle from the darkest to the lightest if the button is pressed when
on the lightest setting.
To exit the Contrast Adjustment Mode, hold down the button on the front panel for approximately 3
seconds again. The button will return to normal operation after this.
LED Indicators
The
SYNC LED
shows the status of the sync source. The various states are shown as follows: -
Off
: The NTS 02-G has no power.
On
: The NTS 02-G is synchronized to the source indicated by the LCD display
Slow Flash
(1 flash per second): The NTS 02-G is operating in the “holdover” state (holdover timer
running) or is operating in the “tuning” state (timer server is gaining synchronization)
Fast Flash
(5 flashes per second): The NTS 02-G is not synchronized. “Out of Sync” condition
The
ALM LED
indicates the internal alarm status of the NTS 02-G. It has only two operating states: -
Off
: The NTS 02-G is operating normally, i.e., there are no alarms.
Fast Flash
(5 flashes per second):
At least one alarm is active. Refer to the alarm window in the Clock tab
of the Configuration Tool to find the name of the active alarm(s). A shorthand version of the alarm name