TCG 01 User Manual
9
th
Edition: February 2007
Page 13 of 49
6
S
PECIFICATIONS
6.1
Dimensions
Width
160mm
Depth
155mm
Height
40mm (1U)
Weight
0.8Kg
Each TCG 01 unit is supplied complete with antenna, antenna mount, antenna cable and
1U 19” rack-mount hardware. Shipping weight of the complete TCG 01 kit is 4.5Kg.
6.2
Identification
Each TCG 01 unit is shipped with an identification label on the base. The label provides
details of the particular options fitted to the unit, the power supply requirement, and the
serial number.
6.3
Programmable outputs (P2, P3, P4-pin1)
The outputs P2, P3, and P4-pin1 are each independently programmable to provide one
of the following options.
x
DCF-77 pulse simulation
x
Unmodulated (i.e. DC level-shift) IRIG-B (B00x)
x
Modified Manchester Modulated IRIG-B (B22x)
x
Programmed pulse sequence
In the case of “Programmed pulse sequence” above, separate settings are provided so
that a differently programmed pulse sequence can be specified for each of the three
outputs. Each of the three programmable outputs can also be inverted in its operation.
Full details on configuring the programmable outputs are contained in section 6.1 on
page 13.
N.B: P4-pin1 is not available on TCG 01's with DTE serial ports. If not specified,
TCG 01 will ship with a DCE serial port.
A common application for the programmable output on P4-pin1 (RS232 level) is to
provide an independent drive to an RS232-Fibre converter unit for use in transporting
the code signals to a distant location. In such cases, p
pin 1 should be “broken out” of the
normal 9-way cable optionally used to connect to an external PC, and used in
conjunction with p
pin 5 (signal return). Tekron manufactures a range of interface devices
(MOFR’s) that includes such converters.