MC2000 User Manual version 1.4
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1. DOWN multi function switches used to adjust the value If multiple values can be adjusted e g local time setup the LEFT and RIGHT multi function switches can be used to move between values bibi Er d MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 1 al 7 Software updates Occasionally updated software versions may become available for the MC2000 The updated software may include capability upgrades or enhancements Linux revisions or updates due to changes in time zone daylight saving rules Updated software revisions are available at the World Time Solutions web site http www worldtimesolutions com The MC2000 has three software versions the proprietary timing software and two network software versions The timing software software versions MC2000T x x incorporates the synchronisation and time count user interface and time zone calculation code and is installed via the USB interface The LAN 1 amp LAN 2 network software software versions MC1000L x x incorporate the Linux NTP and network interface code and are installed using both the USB interface and a TFTP server running on your local network 7 1 Applying a timing software update The following details the procedure to update the timing software version in the MC2000 Updated timing software versions should be loaded into the MC2000 via the USB connection using the MC2000 Interface software application Before c2. UTC Offset 0 O o 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 35 Dubai Moscow 4 5 1 Moscow old 5 5 Mumbai New Delhi 1 5 75 Kathmandu Almaty Dhaka T T 10 Zr Zr 4 Me TE B POOO ooo o 14 Kiritimati O RV z 5 Table C 1 Preprogrammed Time Zones 24 MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 Appendix C Time zones UTC Offset City Time Zone E e Guatemala San Salvador Managua EN CT s Smeg E EN CET EMS CT O I RN Table C 1 Preprogrammed Time Zones cont MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 25 D Specifications Typical Performance Specifications Synchronised accuracy Dependent on synchronisation source accuracy time elapsed from first lock and cable lengths Typically within 100nsec of synchronisation source PPS after 30 mins Unsynchronised holdover 3 6 msec hour 86 msec day Supported Protocols NTP v2 RFC 1119 NTP v3 RFC 1305 NTP v4 no RFC SNTP v3 RFC 1769 SNTP v4 RFC 2030 DHCP HTTP TELNET can be disabled by user I O Connections Ethernet connections 2 x 10BASE T 100BASE TX auto sensing USB connection USB Specification 2 0 compliant full speed 12 Mbit s Synchronisation inputs 2 x dual redundant 1000 series antenna connection ports EEC C14 ine Mechanical amp Electrical Specifications 4
3. LAN 2 Setup Time Zone Remote Access Advanced The following controls enable or disable remote access to the MC2000 NTP Time Reference System across the TCP IP network LAN 1 HTTP Access O Allow Prevent low or prevent remote access to the HTTP eb server on LAN 1 LAN 1 Telnet Access O Allow Prevent low or prevent remote access to L N 1 ia Telnet LAN 2 HTTP Access O Alow Prevent low or prevent remote access to the HTTP eb server on L N 2 LAN 2 Telnet Access Allow or prevent remote access to LAN 2 O Allow Prevent STEPH Use the settings below to check or enter a positive or negative leap second and to adjust the LCD display contrast on the MC2000 NTP Time Reference System Leap Second O Disabled To compensate for changes in the speed or the rotation of the earth a leap second may occur at the end of March June O Positive September or December During a positive leap second an additional second is added on to the end of the month During O Negative a negative leap second the last second is removed from the end of the month Learn more LCD Display Setup LCD Display Contrast 70 LCD Power When enabled the display backlight is turned off if the front O Save panel switches are not being used The backlight is turned on again for two minutes when any front panel switch is pressed http www worldtimesolutions com Figure 5 7 MC2000 Interface applicati
4. again to exit No Table 1 5 LAN 1 status display functions MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 oO 2 Installing the MC2000 The MC2000 is supplied in a robust metal case suitable for mounting into an industry standard 19 rack The system requires a mains power source connections to two local area networks and connection to a compatible World Time Solutions Time Receiver System System setup may be performed using the front panel switches Alternatively the system setup may be adjusted using the supplied MC2000 Interface software application for which a temporary USB connection is required see section 5 2 2 1 Physical installation The MC2000 has been designed for installation into an industry standard 19 rack The unit is 1U high 44mm 1 75 and is supplied with four M6 rack screws The unit is also supplied with rubber feet for non rack mounting installations These should be fitted to the underside enabling the unit to be placed on a suitable surface 2 2 Remote synchronisation input connections The MC2000 has two remote synchronisation inputs for connection to compatible World Time Solutions Time Receiver systems The MC2000 is designed to operate with either one or two antenna systems connected In installations using two antenna systems the MC2000 uses the second antenna as a live backup system 2 2 1 Installing the antenna system The antenna system s shoul
5. crystal display contrast to aid viewing at different angles LCD power save When enabled switches off liquid crystal display backlight if switches have not been active for 2 mins SYNC 2 software SYNC 2 software version Read only SYNC 2 hardware SYNC 2 build revision Read only Table 6 1 Advanced Setup menu options 6 1 Accessing advanced setup The advanced setup configuration can be confirmed using the procedure shown in the diagram on the following page What is a leap second The average rotational speed of the earth is very slowly decreasing and therefore the average length of a solar day is very slowly increasing To enable time counts based on solar day observations to be kept in alignment with international time scales an extra second is occasionally added to UTC at the end of June or December Assuming the MC2000 is connected to a leap second capable antenna system leap seconds will be handled automatically with the leap second setting found in the Advanced Setup menu being adjusted up to one month in advance of the event See also What is UTC section 4 14 MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 d LELEI Section 6 Advanced setup u DE y y e Some screens display read only values e g software versions others show values that may be adjusted If a particular setting can be adjusted the value will be flashing on the screen and the UP and
6. ono nnna 27 MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 Hi What is NTP Network Time Protocol NTP enables the synchronisation of computer clocks across data networks It was originally proposed in the early 1980s and has been continually updated and used ever since Further information may be found at the home of the NTP project http www ntp org 1 Introduction The World Time Solutions MC2000 NTP Time Reference System is a dual LAN NTP time server The system is designed for use in applications where two discrete networks individually require a secure local source of accurate time The MC2000 obtains time information from a connected antenna and uses this data to service NTP time requests from multiple devices on two distinct TCP IP networks The MC2000 is based around proprietary software for enhanced security It also incorporates two embedded Linux systems each providing highly stable network communications 1 1 Quick start guide The following list of procedures can be used for rapid installation of the MC2000 Install the MC2000 into a 19 equipment rack or on a suitable surface see section 2 1 Install and connect a suitable antenna system to one of the remote synchronisation inputs see section 2 2 Connect the MC2000 to a suitable 100 240 VAC mains power supply see section 2 3 Enter the required network address settings or enable DHCP operation for each LAN po
7. 3 MC2000 Interface application Status tab EE MC2000 Interface 1 0 Status LAN 1 Setu Time Zone Remote Access Advanced Software http www worldtimesolutions com Figure 5 4 MC2000 Interface application LAN 1 Setup tab EE MC2000 Interface 1 0 ee Status LAN 1 Setup LAN 2 Setup Time Zone Remote Access Advanced Software The following controls can adjust the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties used by the LAN 2 port on the MC2000 NTP Time Reference System LAN 2 DHCP Obtain IP address automatically Use static IP address Use the following IP address LAN 2 IP Address j 111 LAN 2 Subnet Mask LAN 2 Default Gateway Cancel Select the local time zone from the list below This allows the MC2000 NTP Time Reference System to calculate the local time when synchronised via an external time source and automatically perform daylight saving time changes Local Time Zone Local Time Zone 0 UTC Reykjavik v Time offset in hours from UTC denotes time zone performs daylight saving time changes http www worldtimesolutions com Figure 5 5 MC2000 Interface application LAN 2 Setup tab EE MC2000 Interface 1 0 Status LAN 1 Setup LAN 2 Setup Time Zone http www worldtimesolutions com Figure 5 6 MC2000 Interface application Time Zone tab EE MC2000 Interface 1 0 Status LAN 1 Setup
8. 83 x 44 x 164 mm 19 0 x 1 73 x 6 46 Weight 2 5 kg Power Supply 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz universal power supply with IEC mains inlet 006 004 AMPS Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 0 to 50 C Relative humidity 096 9596 noncondensing Standards Electrical Safety BS EN 60950 1 2006 Radio Disturbance BS EN 55022 2006 class B Immunity Characteristics BS EN 55024 2003 26 MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 E Certificate of Conformity World Time Solutions EC Declaration of Conformity O We World Time Solutions Limited of 6 Clinton Crescent Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP21 7JW UK in accordance with the following Directives 2006 95 EC The Low Voltage Directive 2004 108 EC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive hereby declare that Equipment Dual NTP Time Reference System Model number MC2000 is in conformity with the applicable requirements of the following documents Ref No Title Edition Date BS EN 60950 1 Information Technology Equipment Safety 2006 BS EN 55022 Information Technology Equipment Radio 2006 disturbance characteristics class B BS EN 55024 Information Technology Equipment Immunity 2003 characteristics I hereby declare that the equipment named above has been designed to comply with the relevant sections of the above referenced specifications The system complies with all applicable Essential Requirements of the Di
9. COMPLIANCE World Time Solutions Limited works with it s suppliers to ensure all products comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS directive For further information please visit our web site at www worldtimesolutions com rohs html DISPOSAL b Please dispose of this unit properly To minimize pollution and help protect the environment this unit should be recycled For further information and or to view a copy of the World Time Solutions Limited Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Policy please visit our web site at www worldtimesolutions com recycle html COPYRIGHT O 2011 2015 World Time Solutions Limited All Rights Reserved All information contained within this document is the property of World Time Solutions Limited and cannot be used or reproduced by any person or company without written consent from World Time Solutions Limited World Time Solutions Limited reserves the right to make periodic amendments to the information in this document without notice TRADEMARKS Microsoft Windows Windows XP Vista and Windows 7 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries All other registered trademarks and trademarks are property of their respective owners SOFTWARE LICENCE This product contains both proprietary World Time Solutions Limited software and open source software The proprietary World Time Solutions Limited so
10. Check connection to responding to NTP network for that port network switch hub requests Check CAT5 patch cable integrity Linux not running Check LAN1 LAN2 status screen see section 1 4 MC2000 time not set Refer to Time synchronisation error section above If not using an antenna system manually set local time and date see section 6 Unable to access No connection to Check connection to MC2000 web page network network switch hub on LAN 1 or LAN 2 Check CAT5 patch cable integrity Linux not running Check LAN1 LAN2 status screen see section 1 4 HTTP access Enable HTTP access see disabled section 5 1 3 PC on different Contact network subnet to MC2000 administrator Unable to access No connection to Check connection to MC2000 via Telnet on network network switch hub LAN 1 or LAN 2 Check CAT5 patch cable integrity Linux not running Check LAN1 LAN2 status screen see section 1 4 Telnet access Enable Telnet access see disabled section 5 1 3 PC on different Contact network subnet to MC2000 administrator Table A 1 Troubleshooting guide 20 MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 Appendix A Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution MC2000 not found MC2000 USB Check USB connection error displayed in interface not between MC2000 amp PC MC2000 Interface detected by software see section 5 2 software application application at startup Check USB cable see section 5 2 Comm
11. EDs Each Remote Synchronisation Input has a dedicated status indication LED The table below shows the LED states and indicated conditions LED State Antenna Synchronisation Status Green Antenna system is synchronised and is the selected time reference for MC2000 Yellow Antenna system is synchronised but is not the selected time reference for MC2000 Red Antenna system is unsynchronised No antenna system detected Table 2 1 Remote Synchronisation Input status LED indications More detailed information regarding antenna synchronisation status may be obtained via the sync status screens see section 1 4 2 2 3 Mains power connection The MC2000 should be connected to a 110 240 VAC mains power source using the supplied IEC mains cable For system protection and safety the MC2000 is fitted with an internal fuse This fuse should only be replaced by qualified personnel 2 4 Local area network connections PLEASE NOTE In order to prevent possible network setup conflicts it is recommended that the MC2000 is not connected to the network before the Network Setup Procedure in section 3 has been completed The MC2000 has two 10BASE T 100BASE TX auto sensing Ethernet ports Each port should be connected to an Ethernet switch hub on a TCP IP network using one of the supplied CAT5 patch cables or similar MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 5 3 Network setup The MC2000 has two fully indepen
12. MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 E worldtime SOLUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock DO NOT allow the MC2000 to be exposed to rain or moisture To avoid the risk of electric shock DO NOT open the enclosure This unit is designed to be installed into an equipment rack or on a suitable flat surface DO NOT install this product on an uneven surface To prevent damage to the unit clean ONLY with a dry cloth Use this product ONLY with the supplied power cord If the power cord becomes damaged consult a qualified electrician for advice The plug on the supplied power cord is intended to serve as a disconnect device The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible CERTIFICATION CE In accordance with European Directives 2006 95 EC The Low Voltage Directive and 2004 108 EC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive the MC2000 is in conformity with the applicable requirements of BS EN 60950 1 2006 Information Technology Equipment Safety BS EN 55022 2006 Information Technology Equipment Radio disturbance characteristics class B and BS EN 55024 2003 Information Technology Equipment Immunity characteristics A copy of the EC Declaration of Conformity is included at the rear of this user manual Copies of the original document may be downloaded from our web site at www worldtimesolutions com RoHS
13. NOT OPEN 006 004 IEC Mains inlet MAC addresses 14 Serial number 18 Remote Synchronisation Port Sync 1 input 15 LAN 1 Ethernet connection 19 Remote Synchronisation Port Sync 2 input LAN 2 Ethernet connection O Table 1 2 Rear panel functions 2 MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 Section 1 Introduction 1 4 LCD time and status displays In normal operation the liquid crystal display LCD shows the local time the local date and the offset from UTC The MC2000 also has four status display screens accessible via the STATUS switch The status display screens show basic information from the connected antenna systems and the status of the network interfaces 1 4 1 Standard time and date display 20 Local time 22 Offset from UTC replaced by SYNC ERROR if the time has not been set Local date Daylight saving time indicator Table 1 3 Standard time and date display functions 1 4 2 Sync 1 amp Sync 2 status displays The Sync 1 status display is accessible by pressing the STATUS Switch on the front panel With a further press of the status switch a similar Sync 2 status display is shown o Ne Table 1 4 Sync 1 status display functions 1 4 3 LAN 1 amp LAN 2 status displays The LAN 1 status display is located after the two sync status display Screens and can be accessed by a further depression of the STATUS switch Press again to view the LAN 2 status then
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15. d be installed as specified in the accompanying installation guide 2 2 2 Connecting the antenna system to the MC2000 The antenna system s should be connected to one of the Remote Synchronisation Inputs using the supplied cable Connections should be made as shown in the installation guide accompanying the antenna system Please also refer to the antenna installation guide for details of how the cable may be extended REMOTE SYNCHRONISATION INPUTS ABCOD ABCOD If required this cable may be extended as detailed in the installation guide accompanying the antenna system 4 MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 Section 2 Installing the MC2000 2 2 3 Antenna system setup and status When mains power is connected the MC2000 monitors the status of any connected antennae and automatically selects the most stable and accurate as a synchronisation reference source All compatible World Time Solutions Time Receiver systems incorporate setup information into data messages sent to the MC2000 This setup information is used by the MC2000 to perform any required setup changes automatically Therefore new or different antenna systems can be connected to the MC2000 in the future without any programming changes by the user The status of connected antenna systems may be confirmed remotely via the web page status screen or MC2000 Interface software application see section 5 or visually via the front panel L
16. dent Ethernet ports LAN 1 and LAN 2 to allow connection to two separate TCP IP networks Each network interface may be programmed to operate with DHCP enabled or disabled When DHCP operation is enabled the MC2000 attempts to obtain network address settings automatically from a DHCP server on the network With DHCP disabled network address settings are manually entered into the unit The network settings for each port may be adjusted following the procedures detailed below or alternatively via the USB interface and MC2000 Interface software see section 5 2 for further details 3 1 How to enter the network setup menus The LAN 1 and LAN 2 network setup menus can be accessed using the front panel switches as shown in the graphic below 43 UTC 1 HH 2889 DST SELECT MENU LAN 1 SETTINGS gt 16 52 THU 21 SELECT MENU LAN 2 SETTINGS LAN 1 DHCP ES 2 DHCF Disabled Disabled 3 2 Changing the DHCP setting Once the LAN 1 DHCP option screen is displayed pressing either the UP or DOWN switches will toggle the LAN 1 DHCP mode When the correct mode has been selected pressing the ENTER switch will forward on through the remaining LAN 1 setup menu options LAN 2 may be programmed in a similar manner in the LAN 2 setup menu If DHCP is enabled the remaining LAN 1 setup screens will show the IP settings obtained from the DHCP server If LAN 1 has
17. e lost when power to the unit is disrupted 5 1 Remote access via the network interface System status and setup information may be accessed via either of the network interfaces using the integrated web server or Telnet 5 1 1 HTTP web page access The MC2000 incorporates an integrated HTTP web server allowing system setup and status information to be accessed from a standard web browser on your local area network The web page shows information relating to attached antenna systems current network settings for the relevant local area network port only remote access availability and basic hardware software information To access the web page enter the IP address of the relevant LAN port into the address bar of a web browser as shown in the example below where 192 168 0 103 is the IP address of the port http 192 168 0 103 An example web page is shown on the following page By default HTTP access is enabled Please refer to section 5 1 3 for details of how to disable HTTP access For troubleshooting advice please refer to appendix A MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 9 Section 5 Remote access 2 MC1000 System Status Mozilla Firefox File Edit View History Bookmarks Tools Help 2c dar http 192 168 0 103 cgi bin status html 7 MC1000 System Status World Time Solutions MC1000 NTP Time Reference System Realtime System Status Information General System Status Act
18. erface software application When updating the LAN 1 software the TFTP server should be accessible on the LAN 1 network When updating the LAN 2 software the TFTP server should be accessible on the LAN 2 network Before commencing this procedure a functioning TFTP server should be running on the relevant local area network see side bar In addition the updated software package MC1000L x x should be obtained from the World Time Solutions web site http www worldtimesolutions com The updated files should be unzipped and then saved in a location accessible to the TFTP server for installation later in this procedure Check the TFTP server is functioning and has access to the unzipped network software files contained in the zip file MC1000L x x Ensure the port you wish to update LAN 1 or LAN 2 has a functioning network connection f these have not already been installed install the USB drivers see section 5 2 Once the USB drivers have been installed connect the MC2000 to the PC using the supplied USB cable Install if this has not already been installed and run the MC2000 Interface software application see section 5 2 Inthe main window of the MC2000 Interface software application click on the Software tab see previous page figure 7 1 n the section labelled LAN 1 Software or LAN 2 Software for LAN 2 updates click on the Update button The LAN 1 Software Update window
19. es Please refer to appendix C for details of available preprogrammed time zones B 7 i i 7 7 D What is UTC In the early 1970s with the increase in timing accuracy made available by modern atomic clocks Coordinated Universal Time UTC replaced Greenwich Mean Time GMT as the world s time scale Historically GMT calculated the length of a day based on solar time patterns UTC uses highly accurate atomic clocks as a calculation base See also What is a leap second section 6 8 MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 5 Remote access Status and setup information can be accessed remotely either via one of the network connections using either the built in HTTP web server or Telnet or through the USB port During normal operation remote access via either network interface may be used to obtain status information The USB port together with the supplied MC2000 Interface software application may be used to obtain both status information and to adjust any settings that may be programmed using the front panel switches The table below details what may be achieved using the different access modes LAN 1 LAN2 USB Network settings Local time zone Remote access Advanced settings Network status Antenna status Table 5 1 Remote access modes PLEASE NOTE Whilst it is possible to alter Linux system settings via the Telnet interface any changes will b
20. ftware is supplied under the World Time Solutions Limited Software Licence Agreement Open source software is supplied under the relevant licence applicable to that software For further information copies of software licences and details of how to obtain open source software source files please visit www worldtimesolutions com LIMITED WARRANTY The MC2000 NTP Time Reference system is guaranteed against failure due to faulty parts or workmanship for a period of five 5 years from date of purchase In the event of product failure due to faulty parts or workmanship within the warranty period World Time Solutions Limited at its own discretion will either a repair the product b supply a replacement product c supply a functionally equivalent replacement product or d refund the purchase price of the product The limited warranty will not apply if a the product has not been installed or operated as per our instructions b the product has been modified in anyway In the event of failure the MC2000 should be returned to the manufacturer for inspection and repair Please visit our support pages for further details www worldtimesolutions com support html TECHNICAL SUPPORT To obtain help with the installation or operation of the MC2000 please visit our web site at www worldtimesolutions com support html II MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 Contents Tiro dU CUORE 1 T Quick st
21. imesolutions com for further details MC1000 4 Figure 5 2 Telnet interface example What is Telnet Telnet is a communications protocol typically used to enable remote access to a networked computer via a command line interface Data transferred via the Telnet protocol is unencrypted and as such is typically only used in a low risk network environment The Telnet protocol is defined in RFC 854 available for download from http www rfc editor org 10 MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 Section 5 Remote access Information transmitted using the Telnet protocol is unencrypted therefore care should be exercised when using this function in certain applications Please note that Telnet access is disabled by default 5 1 3 Enabling disabling HTTP Telnet access The MC2000 is supplied with HTTP access enabled and Telnet access disabled for both network ports The graphic below shows how the current access settings can be confirmed and by way of example Telnet access enabled on LAN 2 only EEFEEFET MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 11 Section 5 Remote access 5 2 Remote access via the USB interface The supplied MC2000 Interface software application enables the MC2000 to be fully programmed from a remote PC via the USB interface All settings normally accessed using the front panel switches can be confirmed and adjusted using th
22. is software application The software is also used for downloading upgraded software versions into the MC2000 see section 7 The software is supplied with the MC2000 on a CD ROM Copies are also available for download from the World Time Solutions web site http www worldtimesolutions com 5 2 1 Installing the MC2000 Interface software application PLEASE NOTE The USB drivers should be installed prior to connecting the MC2000 to the PC The software should be installed on a Microsoft Windows XP or later Windows Vista or Windows 7 PC observing the following procedure Insert the supplied MC2000 Utilities CD ROM into a DVD CD reader on the PC The MC2000 Utilities program should automatically run If the program fails to start run MC2000 Utilities exe Note Users of Windows XP may be asked to install the Microsoft NET framework This is supplied on a separate CD ROM and should be installed prior to proceeding n the MC2000 Utilities window click Install USB Drivers Once the USB drivers have been installed connect the MC2000 to the PC using the supplied USB cable Again in the MC2000 Utilities window click Install MC2000 Interface Software The MC2000 Interface will start automatically For troubleshooting advice please refer to appendix A 5 2 2 Controlling the MC2000 via the Interface software The MC2000 Interface software is arranged using a tabbed menu system with a
23. ive Time Source System Uptime 45 min Sync Input 1 Status Sync 1 Input Source GPS 1000 Sync 1 Status Locked Sync 1 Info Satellites View Sync Input 2 Status Sync 2 Input Source Sync 2 Status Sync 2 Info No Sync Source Network Settings IP Address 192 168 0 103 Subnet Gateway Address 192 168 0 1 MAC Address DHCP Disabled Remote Access Telnet Enabled System Hardware Software Information Timing Software Release MC Linux Software Release MC1000L_1 0 Linux Kernel Version 2 6 2 NTP Version 4 2 4p5 MC1000 Motherboard Version 1 0 MC1000 Serial Number For further information visit www worldtimesolutions corm Done Figure 5 1 Example web page 5 1 2 Telnet access Telnet allows access to the internal file systems of the Linux operating system for that port only LAN 1 or LAN 2 via a command line interface see side panel for further details Upon accessing the unit via Telnet a section of welcome text will be displayed explaining that any changes made via the Telnet interface will be lost when system power is removed as shown in the example below 192 168 0 103 23 Tera Term VT File Edit Setup Control Window Resize Help MC NTP Time Reference System The files you are about to access are stored in RAM Any changes made via this interface vill be lost when pover is removed from the MC18808 NIP Time Reference System Please refer to home readme txt or visit http www worldt
24. m Figure 7 1 MC2000 Interface application Software Update tab n the section labelled Timing Software Version the current timing software version is shown Click the Browse button A File Open window will appear Select the recently downloaded file MC2000T x x and click Oper The new file version will now be displayed in the Replacement Timing Software Version text box Click the Start Update Procedure button The replacement software will now be uploaded into the MC2000 via the USB connection The Timing Software Update Progress section details the procedures being performed and overall progress Once the update is complete click on the Exit button EE MC2000 Timing Software Update Timing Software Version Current Timing Software Version M C2000T 1 na Replacement Timing Software Version Timing Software Update Progress http www worldtimesolutions com Figure 7 2 MC2000 Timing Software Update window For troubleshooting advice please refer to appendix A MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 17 Section 7 Software updates 7 2 Updating the network software The LAN 1 or LAN 2 network software versions may be updated following the procedure detailed below The network software files are loaded into the MC2000 from a TFTP server on the local area network The update procedure is controlled via the USB connection and MC2000 Int
25. ng requirements must be met Please confirm all requirements before proceeding with the update procedure to ensure a trouble free installation Ensure that LAN 1 has a functioning netwok connection Check that the TFTP server is operational and has access to the MC2000 software files Enter the IP address of the TFTP server below TFTP Server Address http www worldtimesolutions com Figure 7 3 MC2000 LAN 1 Software Update window The LAN 1 and LAN 2 software update procedures both begin by testing the network connection and then attempting to detect the replacement network software files on the TFTP server f the replacement files are not detected the update procedure will not complete and you may continue to use the relevant port LAN 7 or LAN 2 with the original network software version For troubleshooting advice please refer to appendix A MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 19 A Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution Time synchronisation Antenna not Check sync LEDs see synchronised section 2 2 3 Check sync status screen see section 1 4 Refer to antenna user guide Cabling fault Check sync LEDs see section 2 2 3 Refer to antenna user guide and section 2 2 2 LAN 1 or LAN 2 link No connection to Check connection to LED not illuminated network for that port network switch hub Check CAT5 patch cable integrity LAN 1 or LAN 2 not No connection to
26. not yet obtained a DHCP lease the IP address subnet and gateway screens will show in place of a valid network address From this point the LAN 1 setup menu may be exited by a further three presses of the ENTER switch LAN 2 operates in a similar way What is DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP enables the automatic assignment of IP address settings on a TCP IP network Upon connection to a TCP IP network a client device configured for DHCP operation communicates with the DHCP server and obtains an IP address lease The DHCP protocol is defined in RFC 2131 available for download from http www rfc editor org 6 MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 Section 3 Network setup IP address screen before a DHCP lease is obtained IP address screen after a DHCP lease is obtained The status of both network connections can also be confirmed by displaying the LAN 1 and LAN 2 status screens see section 1 4 3 3 3 Programming static IP settings If DHCP operation for a particular port is disabled the MC2000 uses the IP address subnet and gateway addresses as programmed in the relevant setup menu for that port The IP settings for each port can be adjusted one byte at a time with the selected byte flashing The UP and DOWN multi function switches increment and decrement the byte value the LEFT and RIGHT multi function switche
27. ommencing this procedure the updated software version MC2000T x x should be obtained from the World Time Solutions web site http www worldtimesolutions com The new software release should be saved on the PC for installation later in this procedure f these have not already been installed install the USB drivers see section 5 2 Once the USB drivers have been installed connect the MC2000 to the PC using the supplied USB cable Install if this has not already been installed and run the MC2000 Interface software application see section 5 2 Inthe main window of the MC2000 Interface software application click on the Software tab see figure 7 1 on the following page n the section labelled Timing and User Interface Control Software click on the Update button see figure 7 1 The Timing Software Update window will appear figure 7 2 16 MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 Section 7 Software updates EE MC2000 Interface 1 0 The MC2000 NTP Time Reference System has three separate software versions Use the controls below to confirm which software versions are in use and update where required Timing and User Interface Control Software Timing Software Version MC2000T 1 0 Update LAN 1 Software LAN 1 Software Version MC1000L_1 0 Update LAN 2 Software LAN 2 Software Version MCTODOL 1 0 Update http www worldtimesolutions co
28. on Remote Access tab http www worldtimesolutions com Figure 5 8 MC2000 Interface application Advanced tab MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 6 Advanced setup The Advanced Setup menu contains various settings most of which typical users should not need to access or adjust Settings may be adjusted following the procedure detailed in section 6 1 below or alternatively via the USB interface and supplied MC2000 Interface software application see section 7 for further details The table below details the options in the Advanced Setup menu Advanced Setup Description Of Function Menu Option Set local time Allows local time to be adjusted This should only be adjusted if the MC2000 has no active remote synchronisation reference Note that before adjusting this setting the time zone must be programmed see section 4 1 Set local date Allows local date to be adjusted This should only be adjusted if the MC2000 has no active remote synchronisation reference Note that before adjusting this setting the time zone must be programmed see section 4 1 Leap second Enables the user to manually set a positive 1 second added or negative 1 second removed leap second see side bar If programmed the leap second will occur once only at the end of the following March June September or December which ever occurs first and then be erased Display contrast Allows adjustment of liquid
29. or LAN 2 Software Update for LAN 2 updates will appear see figure 7 3 n the section labelled LAN 1 Software Pre Installation Check List or LAN 2 click the check boxes labelled Ensure LAN 1 has a functioning network connection and Check the TFTP server is operational and has access to the MC2000 network software files Enter the IP address of the TFTP server into the TFTP Server Address text fields When complete ensure the check box is ticked What is TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol TFTP is a basic file transfer protocol used to transfer files across a computer network Various software based TFTP server implementations are available for free of charge download Please visit the World Time Solutions web site http www worldtimesolutions com to obtain a list of recommended TFTP server implementations 18 MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 Section 7 Software updates Click the Start Update Procedure button The replacement software files will now be downloaded from the TFTP server into the relevant port on the MC2000 across the local area network The LAN 1 Software Update Progress section details the procedures being performed and overall progress Upon update completion click the Exit button EE MC2000 LAN 1 Software Update LAN 1 Software Pre Installation Check List To enable the LAN 1 software to be updated the followi
30. rectives CC Signed Name Anthony Honeyball Position Managing Director Date 15th December 2011 Ref WTSCF2011 01 MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 27 World Time Solutions Limited 1st Floor Barclays House Gatehouse Way Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP19 8DB United Kingdom 44 0 1296 331428 saleseworldtimesolutions com www worldtimesolutions com
31. rt see section 3 Select the local time zone see section 4 1 amp appendix C Connect each LAN port to a TCP IP Ethernet network via a network switch or hub see section 2 4 For optimal setup the following additional procedure should be performed Set Telnet amp HTTP remote access settings see section 5 1 1 2 Package contents The MC2000 is supplied with the following component parts MC2000 NTP Time Reference System EC style mains lead e CAT5 patch cable x2 USB cable 19 rack fixing bolts MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 1 Section 1 Introduction Rubber feet A4 user manual MC2000 Utilities and Microsoft NET framework CD ROMs The package may also contain the following Either one or two compatible antenna systems 1 3 Front amp Rear drawings The drawings below show the front and rear view of the MC2000 1 3 1 MC2000 front view O MC2000 NTP TIME REFERENCE SYSTEM STATUS SOFTWARE gt PORTE ma SYNC1 or EM SYNC2 EH LAN 1 Le cc DUAL NETWORK TIME SERVER S 2 Sync 2 stas LED 5 Setup switch 5 SwcistMusLED 9 BacWExtseich LAN 1 LINK status LED Multifunction switches 6 Liquid crystal display LCD 12 Rackmountingears Table 1 1 Front panel functions 1 3 2 MC2000 rear view A VAN es LAN2 10BASE T 100BASE TX AUTO SENSING ETHERNET PORTS CAUTION EX Ta RISKOF ELECTRICSHOCK 100 240 DO
32. s are used to change the selected byte Pressing the ENTER switch will move on to the next screen or finally exit the menu MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 7 4 Setting the time zone NTP Network Time Protocol always operates using UTC as a time reference see side panel for further details It does not include any information regarding local time or daylight saving time changes The MC2000 operates in a similar manner using UTC for the main internal time count In orderto enable simple user monitoring of time accuracy the MC2000 also has a local time count As part of the initial setup procedure the user should select the local time zone from a preprogrammed list The MC2000 then calculates the actual local time from the internal UTC time count and displays this local time on the front panel LCD The preprogrammed time zones incorporate seasonal time change information which will occur automatically Appendix C lists the preprogrammed time zones along with offsets from UTC The time zone may be adjusted following the procedure detailed below or alternatively via the USB interface and supplied MC2000 Interface software see section 5 2 for further details 4 1 Setting the local time zone The local time zone should be adjusted as shown in the diagram below Once the local time zone screen is displayed the selected time zone can be adjusted using either the UP or DOWN multi function switch
33. separate tab provided for each of the main setup menus Additional tabs are also provided for status information and software updates Initially the status tab is displayed see figure 5 3 Click on any of the other tab titles near the top of the window to access other tabs as shown in figures 5 4 5 8 The software update tab is shown in Figure 7 1 see section 7 12 MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 EE MC2000 Interface 1 0 LAN 1 Setup L N 2 Setup Time Zone Remote Access Advanced Software Section 5 Remote access EE MC2000 Interface 1 0 LAN 2 Setup Time Zone Remote Access Advanced Software This screen displays real time status information regarding the operation of the MC2000 dual lan NTP Time Reference System Synchronisation Source Status Active Time Source Sync 1 Sync Source 1 GPS 4000 Sync 1 Status Locked Sync 1 Info Satelites viewed 11 Syne Source 2 Sync 2 Status Sync 2 Info No Sync Source Network Status LAN 1 Ntpd Running LAN2 Ntpd Running The following controls can adjust the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties used by the LAN 1 port on the MC2000 NTP Time Reference System LAN 1 DHCP Obtain IP address automatically 9 Use static IP address Use the following IP address LAN 1 IP Address LAN 1 Subnet Mask LAN 1 Default Gateway http www worldtimesolutions com Figure 5
34. unication Unspecified comms Check USB connection failure error error between between MC2000 amp PC displayed in MC2000 MC2000 and PC see section 5 2 Interface software Check USB cable see application section 5 2 USB data error Error checking failure Check USB connection displayed in MC2000 between MC2000 between MC2000 amp PC Interface software and PC see section 5 2 application Check USB cable see section 5 2 Liquid crystal display Contrast set Adjust LCD contrast see hard to read incorrectly section 6 Liquid crystal display LCD power save Disable LCD power save backlight switching mode enabled mode see section 6 off automatically Table A 1 Troubleshooting guide cont MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 21 B Menu structure The flow diagram below shows the basic structure of the MC2000 programming menu PLEASE NOTE Some detail has been omitted from this diagram to aid clarity 22 MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 Appendix B Menu structure Remaining Advanced Setup menu screens have been omitted to aid clarity Please refer to chapter 6 for further details o MEME MC2000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 1 4 23 C Time zones The table below lists the preprogrammed time zones Time zone offsets followed by a character indicates that the time zone has daylight saving changes
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