MSF1000 - MSF Radio Time Code Receiver - User Manual - Version 1.3
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2 - Installing the MSF1000
The MSF1000 should be installed in a suitable location following the
recommendations in section 2.1 below. The system should be fixed
in place and then connected to the MC Series master clock using the
supplied cable. If required, the cable may be extended by following
the recommendations in section 2.3.
2.1 - Recommended installation locations
To achieve the most reliable operation the MSF1000 should be
installed in the following optimum location:
• On the outside of a building, away from any metallic objects or
electrically noisy equipment. The antenna should be positioned
on the side of the building closest to the transmitter. In addition,
the front (clear) face of the antenna should be facing towards the
transmitter.
(The transmitter is located in Anthorn in Cumbria,
United Kingdom)
.
If external installation is not practical, depending on the signal strength
and the level of radio interference, it may be acceptable to install the
antenna in the following location:
• Mounted internally, away from any metallic objects or electrically
noisy equipment. The front (clear) face of the antenna should
be facing towards the transmitter.
(The transmitter is located in
Anthorn in Cumbria, United Kingdom)
.
WARNING: THE MSF1000 SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED IN A
LOCATION SUSCEPTIBLE TO A DIRECT LIGHTNING STRIKE.
2.2 - Physical installation
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE ANTENNA SHOULD NOT
BE PERMANENTLY FIXED IN POSITION BEFORE SIGNAL
RECEPTION HAS BEEN CONFIRMED.
The MSF1000 should be secured in position using the four 4.5mm
(0.178”) case fixing points
(see the drawing in section 1.2)
. Care
should be taken to ensure the fixings used (not supplied) are suitable
for the application.
2.3 - Connecting the MSF1000 to the master clock
The MSF1000 is supplied with a length of four core cable for
connection to an MC Series master clock. The cable should connect
the MSF1000 cable fixing point to a Remote Synchronisation Input on
the master clock. Please refer to the drawing on the following page
and table 2.1 for details of cable connections.
