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1. Ine INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL for the Broadcast Tools TIME SYNC Il Broadcast Tools is a registered trademark of Broadcast Tools Inc Copyright 1994 2004 by Broadcast Tools Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed without permission ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Software Version TS2 111700 Manual Revised 10 03 2002 BROADCAST TOOLS TIME SYNC II TIME SYNCHRONIZER WITH GPS TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Safety Information Who to Contact for Help Product Description Installation Specifications Warranty Schematic and Component Layout Appendix Installation and User Manual TIME SYNC II Page 2 BROADCAST TOOLS TIME SYNC Il TIME SYNCHRONIZER WITH GPS INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of a Broadcast Tools Time Sync Il referred to as the Time Sync Il in this manual We re confident this product will give you many years of dependable service This manual is intended to give you all the information needed to install and operate the unit 4 NOTE This manual should be read thoroughly before installation and operation SAFETY INFORMATION Only qualified personnel should install Broadcast Tools products Incorrect or inappropriate use and or installation could result in a hazardous condition CAUTION Broadcast Tools Products as with any electronic device can fail without
2. chassis along with a Garmin 12 Channel GPS receiver with embedded antenna The receiver is housed in a water resistant case and designed to withstand rugged outdoor operating conditions The Time Sync II chassis furnishes power to the receiver The receiver is supplied with an approximate 15 foot cable longer cable lengths up to 100 feet may be used The Time Sync II is equipped with an optional RS 485 receiver input allowing 1000 plus feet of separation from the receiver FEATURES Time Sync of automation systems and clock systems APPLICATIONS Automation system time synchronization Clock system synchronization Computer time base REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION The rear panel contains a power connector screw terminals for all outputs Power Loss of signal Top of hour Time Sync 1PPS status led s UTC serial time port and the GPS receivers 9 Pin D sub connector POWER Connect the 2 1mm barrel type power connector into the unit and the 9 Vac 500 ma wall transformer into a 120 Vac 50 60 Hz power source The rear panel green power LED indicates when power is applied to the unit 220 Vac 50 60 Hz wall transformer OPTIONAL INSTALLATION Installation of the Time Sync II in high RF environments should be performed with care Shielded cable is suggested for all connections All shields should be tied to the EGND terminal The station ground should be connected to the chassis ground screw located on the far right side of the Time Sy
3. warning Do not use this product in applications where a life Threatening condition could result due to failure WHO To CONTACT FoR HELP If you have any questions regarding your product or you need assistance please contact your distributor from whom you purchased this equipment If you would like more information about Broadcast Tools products you may reach us at Broadcast Tools Inc 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 1503 USA Voice 360 854 9559 Fax 360 854 9479 Internet Home Page www broadcasttools com E mail support broadcasttools com THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING BROADCAST TOOLS BRAND PRODUCTS Installation and User Manual TIME SYNC II Page 3 BROADCAST TOOLS TIME SYNC Il TIME SYNCHRONIZER WITH GPS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Time Sync II provides four separate GPS time referenced outputs The first is a SPDT relay which pulses once every 15 minutes These times are programmed for 13 00 28 00 43 00 and 58 00 after each hour The second SPDT relay pulses at the Top of the Hour 00 00 or may be user programmed for any minute and second within the hour The third output is an open collector with a 100 ms pulse every second while the forth output is an 4800 baud RS 232 serial port providing UTC time in HH MM SS format The final feature is the SIG led and SPDT relay furnished as fail safe for either loss of satellite power or invalid time The Time Sync Il is supplied in a small profile
4. with any return of the item to Broadcast Tools using such freight service as Broadcast Tools reasonably may specify Broadcast Tools will repair or replace the defective item or will refund the purchase price paid by the Buyer for the item Broadcast Tools shall have the exclusive right to choose between these alternative remedies NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Broadcast Tools AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THE FOREGOING ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES SHALL BE EXCLUSIVE OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE JURISDICTION TO STATE JURISDICTION NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW NEITHER Broadcast Tools NOR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF DATA OR INFORMATION COST OF CAPITAL CLAIMS OF CUSTOMERS OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE ANY ITEM SUPPLIED BY Broadcast Tools EVEN IF Broadcast Tools HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTA
5. E SYNCHRONIZER WITH GPS INSTALLATION 5 Remove the null modem cable from the Time Sync II and reinstall the GPS receiver connector 6 Verify proper operation STEP 4 MOUNTING The Time Sync II s main chassis may be mounted just about anywhere Number six screw holes are provided The receiver must be mounted in an area that has a clear unobstructed view of the sky The receiver is supplied with VELCRO for mounting Attach the receiver to a secure location Do not allow the receiver to sit in water Main chassis mounting Options Mount the unit on a rack shelf such as the Broadcast Tools RM 3 1 RU Allow adequate airflow for cooling STEP 5 CONNECT YOUR EQUIPMENT The Time Sync II interfaces to your equipment through rear panel screw terminals Follow the silk screened legends on the PCB for the desired connections Use a small screwdriver to loosen each screw terminal insert the stripped wire 18 to 26 gauge wire and tighten the screw The Receiver is supplied with a 15 foot data power cable Additional cable 4 conductor with shield may be added up to a total of 125 feet The grid below gives you the pin out if you plan on constructing an extension cable NOTE Some customers have run over 400 feet of cable with good results J2 J2 Pin J2 Pin 4 J2 Pin J2 Pin J2 Pin J2 Pin J2 Pin 9 Pin 2 5 6 7 8 1 Shield RS 232 Regulated 1PPS_ RS 485 RS 485 Unregulate or dat
6. L CONSEQUENTIAL EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES WHETHER A CLAIM IS ONE ALLEGING BREACH OF A CONTRACT OR WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT FOR THE VIOLATION OF ANY STATUTORY DUTY THE FAILURE OF ANY LIMITED OR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY TO ACHIEVE ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER CLAIM OF ANY NATURE BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU BROADCAST TOOLS INC 131 STATE STREET SEDRO WOOLLEY WA 98284 1503 USA Voice 360 854 9559 Fax 360 854 9479 Installation and User Manual TIME SYNC II Page 8
7. a from 5 vdc for data from Minus d 12Vdc to groun the GPS the GPS the the receiver d Receiver 18 receiver receiver Pin 1 must be utilized NOTE Order the RS485 option for cable runs over 125 feet Customer provided CAT 5 cable 2 to 4 wires are required for this option if CAT 5 cable is not used Please consult factory for more information Installation and User Manual TIME SYNC II Page 6 BROADCAST TOOLS TIME SYNC Il TIME SYNCHRONIZER WITH GPS SPECIFICATIONS LOGIC Microprocessor SERIAL UTC TIME Female DB 9 RS 232 4800 8N1 HH MM SS UTC format Updated each second TIMING Accuracy within 350ms GPS RECEIVER PORT Male DB 9 RS 232C or RS 485 4800 8N1 6 to 40 VDC power and ground NOTE User provided cable requires a 4 conductor shielded cable SUPPLIED RECEIVER Garmin GPS Receiver with embedded antenna RELAYS TS 1 SPDT 500 ma 24Vdc 500 ms SIG 1 SPDT 500 ma 24Vdc Latched TOH 1 SPDT 500 ma 24Vdc 500 ms OPEN COLLECTOR PPS 24Vdc 200 ma 100 ms CONNECTORS Screw terminals amp DB 9 s POWER REQUIREMENTS 9 Vac 500 ma 120 Vac wall transformer Supplied PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS 7 75 x 4 00 x 1 25 WDH WEIGHT 3 0 Ib MOUNTING OPTIONS RM 3 Rack shelf 1 RU OPTIONS RS485 option for cable runs over 125 feet Customer provided CAT 5 cable NOTE 2 to 4 wires are required for this option if CAT 5 cable is not used Pleas
8. e consult factory Installation and User Manual TIME SYNC II Page 7 BROADCAST TOOLS TIME SYNC Il TIME SYNCHRONIZER WITH GPS Broadcast Tools INC LIMITED WARRANTY AND REMEDIES LIMITED WARRANTY The term Buyer as used in this document refers to and includes both but only a any person or entity who acquires such an item for the purpose of resale to others i e a dealer or distributor of an item and b the first person or entity who acquires such an item for such person s or entity s own use Broadcast Tools warrants to each Buyer of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools that the item will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time its is shipped by Broadcast Tools if the item is properly installed used and maintained EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES If Broadcast Tools is notified of in writing of a failure of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools to conform to the foregoing Limited Warranty within one 1 year following the date of the Buyer s acquisition of the item and if the item is returned in to Broadcast Tools in accordance with Broadcast Tools instructions for confirmation by inspection of the defect which at Broadcast Tools election may include without limitation a requirement that the Buyer first obtain a Return Authorization number from Broadcast Tools that the Buyer furnish proof of purchase in the form of an invoice and or receipt and that the Buyer prepay all freight charges associated
9. nc II as viewed from the rear It is recommended that all cables connected to the Time Sync II be looped through ferrite cores to suppress RF Surge protection with RF filtering is also suggested for the wall transformer The purchase of an inexpensive UPS will provide back up power in case of a power outage Installation and User Manual TIME SYNC II Page 4 BROADCAST TOOLS TIME SYNC Il TIME SYNCHRONIZER WITH GPS INSTALLATION The Time Sync Il is very simple to install The majority of the connections are via screw terminals Installation of the Time Sync II consists of five steps Inspection Jumper selection if applicable Bench test Mount the unit on a rack shelf RM 3 if needed Connect your equipment to the unit Ola ee STEP 1 INSPECTION Please examine your Time Sync II carefully for any damage that may have been sustained during shipping If any is noted please notify the shipper immediately and retain the packaging for inspection by the shipper The package should contain the Time Sync Il Garmin GPS Receiver with embedded antenna 9vac 500 ma wall power transformer and this manual STEP 2 JUMPERS See page 5 if applicable STEP 3 BENCH TEST Place the unit on a workspace and install the receiver in an area that has a clear unobstructed view of the sky Do not allow the receiver to sit in water Connect the 9 pin D Sub from the receiver to the GPS Receiver connector J2 on the Time Sync Il Connect the wall
10. transformers power connector to the Time Sync II s power connector Check to see if the green power LED is lit It may take as much as 15 minutes for the receiver to acquire the needed satellites on the first power up During this time the SIG led will be extinguished and the SIG relay will be relaxed If after 15 minutes you still haven t acquired a lit SIG led try realigning your receiver When the SIG led is lit you should see the following actions 1 The 1PPS led should flash 100 ms every second 2 The TS led will flash and K1 should pulse 500 ms at the following minutes 13 00 28 00 43 00 and 58 00 3 The TOH led should flash and K3 will pulse 500 ms at the Top Of the Hour 00 00 4 Valid UTC time at 4800 baud 8 N 1 out of the J3 Computer TOH user programming 1 Remove the GPS receiver from the Time Sync Il and connect a NULL modem cable between the Time Sync II and your computer 2 Start HyperTerminal and set the baud rate for 4800 baud 8 N 1 with flow control set to NONE Emulation should be changed to ANSI 3 In the blind type the following characters if things are working you should hear a relay click 4 The Time Sync II will now wait for you to enter the minutes and seconds in the format mmss if it s accepted you will hear a double relay click Installation and User Manual TIME SYNC II Page 5 BROADCAST TOOLS TIME SYNC Il TIM

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